But remember: when it comes to international résumés/CVs, you need to keep in mind both what your work experiences and skills say about you and your document’s presentation more generally.

What does the employer want? This is the standard question any résumé/CV writer should keep in mind: you know your skills and accomplishments, but the task is to convey those to the employer in a way that recognizes that you understand what the company wants, based on the content of their job advertisement.

Culturally-Conversant. When it comes to international résumés/CVs, this is an important off-shoot of the above comment. Be aware of cross-cultural differences that may play in to your job search needs in a country like the U.K. In particular, you can do this by ensuring your résumé/CV meets certain standards a U.K. employer might expect:

1. Length: Like an American résumé, a U.K.-style CV should be approximately one to two pages. In rare instances, it may be appropriate for a longer document, particularly if an employer requests a detailed work history. 
2. Personal Information: Not only will you need your name, address, phone number, and e-mail contact information, but you will also want to include your date of birth and your sex. Some employers may request photograph; a passport-style image is most suitable for such instances. 
3. Paper size. In the U.K., the standard paper size is “A4,” a setting available on most word processing programs, such as Microsoft Word. Before you print your résumé/CV, be sure to adjust your printer settings appropriately! 
4. Sections. Below your personal information, you might begin the document with a brief profile section, similar to a summary of qualifications in a U.S. résumé: something that highlights your key skills and capabilities (note: factual or quantifiable information is preferred, rather than qualitative information such as “enthusiastic” or “loyal”). Use a reverse-chronological format (most recent job first, oldest job last) for your work experience. Include your educational information, as well as language and computer skills. It is also acceptable to include a brief section on personal interests. 
5. Spelling. Use British English spellings, rather than American ones. Most word processing programs allow you to check a document with a British dictionary, which will help you ensure you’re spelling words the way a U.K. employer might expect to see them.