Is your CV ready for a job abroad? 10-point checklist

Recruiters abroad reject Indian-style CVs in seconds. Fix these before you apply anywhere.

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The checklist

1. Right format for the country. UK/Ireland: no photo, 2 pages. Germany/EU: Europass-style is common and a photo is often expected. Canada/USA: 1 to 2 pages, no photo, no date of birth. Gulf: photo and nationality are common.
2. No personal details they don't need: father's name, religion, marital status, full address.
3. A 3-line profile at the top: role, years of experience, your strongest skill.
4. Results with numbers in every job ("cut costs 18%", "managed 6 people"), not just duties.
5. Keywords from the job ad in your CV, so applicant-tracking software finds you.
6. Language level written in the international scale (e.g. German B1, IELTS 7.0).
7. Degree explained for foreign readers (e.g. "B.Tech, 4-year engineering degree").
8. Visa status line if useful: "Eligible for Skilled Worker visa / open to relocation".
9. One clean font, simple layout, saved as PDF with your name in the file name.
10. LinkedIn matches your CV: same titles and dates.

Where to apply after

Use the free official government portals: EURES (EU), Job Bank (Canada), Find a job (UK), Workforce Australia, Jobsuche (Germany).