Resume & CV builder for United Kingdom
In United Kingdom the document is called a CV. Recommended length: 2 pages maximum is the usual convention. Below are the conventions that decide whether your application looks local and professional — or foreign and risky. Then build yours free, with United Kingdom pre-selected.
Build my United Kingdom resume — freeWhat to include for United Kingdom
- Name, location (city), phone, email and LinkedIn
- Personal profile of 3–4 lines tailored to the role
- Achievements with numbers, most recent first
- Right-to-work status if you hold it and the posting asks — employers must check eligibility before you start work
What to leave out
- Date of birth, nationality, marital status and full address (discrimination law makes these unwelcome)
- A photo
- Other people's contact details as references — say 'references available on request' instead
Photo, language & spelling
Photo: Do not include a photo on a UK CV.
Spelling: British English spelling is expected (organised, specialise).
Documents employers commonly request
- Cover letter (expected for most professional roles)
- Right-to-work documents at offer stage
Local insight
UK employers and ATS systems reward quantified achievements and exact job-title keywords.
Sources
Conventions vary by employer, sector and role — always check the job ad's own instructions first.
- National Careers Service — How to write a CV — Do not include age, date of birth, marital status or nationality; references can be given as 'available on request' instead of other people's contact details
- Prospects Luminate — What employers want in a CV — UK CVs no longer than two sides of A4; photos should not be included
- GOV.UK — Prove your right to work to an employer — Right to work must be proved to the employer before starting work