📝 How to Write a CV? 2025 Complete Step-by-Step Resume Guide
A great CV is your ticket to the interview. It needs to be clear, concise and tailored to the role you are applying for. We've broken down every section so you know exactly what to write.
CV Sections and Their Order
- Contact Information: Full name, email, phone number, LinkedIn, city (full address not needed)
- Professional Summary: 3–4 sentences highlighting your strongest qualities
- Work Experience: Reverse chronological order, with bullet points for each role
- Education: Most recent qualification first
- Skills: Technical and soft skills
- Certifications & Courses
- Languages
Should You Include a Photo on Your CV?
In the UK and US, photos are generally not included on CVs to avoid unconscious bias. In many European countries (Germany, France, Spain) a professional photo is still customary. Always research the norms for the country and company you are applying to before adding a photo.
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Hemen BaşlaHow Long Should a CV Be?
Ideal CV length by experience level:
- 0–5 years of experience: 1 page
- 5–15 years of experience: 1–2 pages
- 15+ years / academic roles: 2–3 pages