UK CV
Resume Builder — United Kingdom
In the UK the document is called a CV, it is usually two pages, and it follows a clear structure: Professional Profile, Skills Summary, Employment History and Education & Qualifications. British spelling (organise, colour, centre) matters — our converter handles it automatically.
CV rules for United Kingdom
The CV preset is applied automatically as you build — sections, wording, personal details and spelling follow the local conventions below.
Do
- Open with a short Professional Profile
- Summarise skills before the employment history
- Write concise, evidence-led employment entries
- Use British English — convert automatically
Avoid
- No photo, age, nationality or marital status
- Do not pad past 2 pages
- Avoid the word "Resume" — it is a CV in the UK
Same profile. Every country.
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How to build a CV for United Kingdom
Four steps from empty profile to a locally-correct PDF — no signup, nothing uploaded.
Name, title, contact, experience, education and skills. Add optional languages, certifications, projects, achievements, volunteer work and referees — stored only in your browser.
This page pre-selects the UK CV. Switch between any country version anytime — the same profile instantly adapts to each local convention.
Sections, wording, photo and personal details follow the United Kingdom rules automatically. Use the AI assistant to polish your summary and bullet points for this market.
Preview the A4 layout live and download a clean CV PDF, named and formatted for United Kingdom.
Land your next job in United Kingdom
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Build my CV — FreeUK CV — Frequently Asked Questions
Two pages is the norm for most professionals. Graduates often use one page; senior candidates can reach three only if content justifies it.
In the UK it is always a CV. "Resume" is an American term and can signal a candidate unfamiliar with the local market.
No. UK employers expect a CV without a photo, date of birth or marital status — including them can count against you and raises discrimination concerns.
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