Free CV builder for the United Kingdom
Hiring conventions change from country to country. Choose the United Kingdom and the builder sets the paper size, date style and personal details that employers there expect.
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What employers in the United Kingdom expect
- What it is called
- CV
- Paper size
- A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- Photo
- Leave it out
- Date of birth and nationality
- Leave them out
- Date format
- Mar 2024
- Phone number
- +44 7700 900123
Good to know
Here it is called a CV, and two pages is the norm. Use British spelling, and leave out your photo and date of birth.
Leave the photo out. Employers here prefer resumes without one, to avoid bias.
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Common questions
Should I put a photo on my CV in the United Kingdom?
No. Employers in the United Kingdom prefer a CV without a photo, to avoid bias in hiring.
What paper size should I use in the United Kingdom?
A4 (210 × 297 mm). The builder sets this for you when you choose the United Kingdom.
Should I include my date of birth?
No. In the United Kingdom, employers should not consider your age, so leave it out.