Thread by @TundeTASH

Resumé by location:

1. In UK it is called a CV

2. In general, when applying in the UK it is not advisable to include a picture on your CV

3. Except Ireland, UK, Netherlands & Sweden other European countries would like a picture on your CV

4. In Japan, it is called resumé & should be handwritten

5. In North America, it is called Resumé.

6. In Canada you do not include your personal details like DOB, Gender, Religion etc.

7. In Germany, a photo is required and your personal details are also required. It is also called a resumé.

8. The writing style of a resumé in China is persuasive as opposed to 'formal' in other parts of the world.

9. In India, including a photo on resumé is optional, however you aren't expected to include personal details.

10. In Nigeria & most African countries, it is called a CV.

11. In China, Japan & Australia personal details are required. They're called resumé

12. In Sweden, your CV should be 1 - 2 pages long

13. Your "Education" section comes first in Germany

14. In UK, after your details & personal statement, your work experience section comes 1st

15. In France, it is referred to as CV and note the French write their last names first before the first name.

End of Part 1.