Resume & CV builder for Saudi Arabia (KSA)
In Saudi Arabia (KSA) the document is called a CV. Recommended length: 2 pages is standard (longer only if the role genuinely needs it). Below are the conventions that decide whether your application looks local and professional — or foreign and risky. Then build yours free, with Saudi Arabia (KSA) pre-selected.
Build my Saudi Arabia (KSA) resume — freeWhat to include for Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Nationality — employers ask because of Saudization (Nitaqat) quotas
- Current location and Iqama status (transferable / not transferable) if you are already in KSA
- Notice period and availability
- Arabic language level — even basic Arabic is a plus for many roles
What to leave out
- Religion (employers do not need it on the CV)
- Full passport and Iqama numbers — share at hiring stage only
Photo, language & spelling
Photo: Often included and widely accepted in the Kingdom, but optional — many employers do not require one; follow the job ad.
Spelling: British or American English are both accepted; be consistent.
Documents employers commonly request
- Passport and Iqama (residents)
- Attested educational certificates (Saudi Cultural Attaché / embassy attestation for many roles)
- Experience letters
Local insight
Recruiters in KSA often filter on nationality, current location and transferable Iqama — put all three near the top.
Never pay an agent a fee charged to the worker for a job offer; legitimate recruitment costs are paid by the employer.
Sources
Conventions vary by employer, sector and role — always check the job ad's own instructions first.
- Madar Jobs — Gulf CV format (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) — Nationality, location, visa/residency status and notice period up front; photo common but optional; ID numbers kept off the circulated CV; 2 pages standard