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CV format by country

What employers and career offices in each country expect on a CV, from length and photos to personal details and referees. Every rule names its source.

  • CV format in Kenya

    A Kenyan CV runs to about two A4 pages with no photo unless asked. See which personal details to leave off, how referees work and what the PSC.2 form adds.

  • CV format in Nigeria

    A Nigerian CV runs one to two pages. See which personal details to leave off, how to show NYSC status and O’Level results, and how many referees to name.

  • CV format in South Africa

    A South African CV runs two A4 pages with no photo. See what UCT, gov.za, employers and the Z83 form say about ID numbers, personal details and referees.

  • CV format in the UAE

    How to write a CV for Dubai and UAE jobs, covering length, photos, nationality, visa status and referees, from the government, Zayed University and recruiters.

  • CV format in Ethiopia

    What Ethiopian employers expect on a CV, from length and personal details to the exit exam result and experience letters, with sources and a free example.