No matter what the language, sector, title, or location, you must take the time to prepare and optimize your CV. You might want to give your resume a little more effort if you see a job posting that really intrigues you. Business culture, work structure, mission, and prominent values differ from company to company. It is also important to consider cultural and linguistic differences. The best way to attract recruiters' or employers' attention is to examine the expectations of the company to which you are applying in more detail, understand the desired qualities and skills before you apply, and arrange your CV accordingly, which increases your chances of being invited to an interview.
Now let's take a closer look at each of these points item by item for job posting in the UK.
1. Personal information
Date of birth, place of birth, marital status, and photo are kinds of personal information that are usually considered discriminatory in the UK. Unless specifically mentioned in the job advertisement, we recommend that you do not enter this information on your resume. It will be enough to include your name, city/country where you live, phone number and e-mail address, LinkedIn profile link, and website (if any). Don't forget to add the country code to your phone number.
2. Summary
CVs for UK jobs usually include a summary section. It is the paragraph at the top of your resume in the form of a summary in which you introduce your career portfolio. This short introductory paragraph, even if it is a few lines, should be specially prepared for your skill set and the position you are applying for.
3. Order of sections
Typically, the training, education, and job experience sections are arranged in reverse chronological order based on the date of receipt. In other words, your most recent educational experience should be included first.
4. Education
Stages and years of education vary by country, and sometimes even the exact equivalent of an English degree may not exist. It is recommended that you use the closest wording to British education.
5. Dates
Do not forget to pay attention to the writing of dates. It should be consistent and in the day-month-year format.
6. Spelling
Make sure that you do not make any spelling mistakes. No matter what language you prepare your resume in, you should pay attention to this point. Misspelling a term related to your profession in English may cause the recruiter or employer to perceive that you lack sufficient business knowledge and experience. We strongly recommend that you have someone who speaks English at a high level review your resume.
7. Number of pages
Your CV should not exceed two pages unless you are applying for an academic position or have at least 15 years of experience in your field. Then, more pages would be accepted
When preparing for a UK job application, using the right English terms and the right format is the key. As a first impression, an HR professional will be able to determine that you possess sufficient proficiency in English. Of course, it is important that you continue to reinforce this fluency with correspondence or interviews that you will conduct in the future.