🌍 Global Resume/CV Builder#

Overview#

Creates professional resumes optimized for international job markets. Handles ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), regional formatting, and industry-specific templates.

Supported Markets#

RegionFormat StyleKey FeaturesUS/Canada1-page, Summary-ledATS-optimized, Action verbsUK2-page, Profile-ledPersonal statement, UK spellingEU2-page, Photo-optionalGDPR compliantAPAC1-2 pagePhoto optional, English

Resume Types by Industry#

1. Tech/Software#

markdown

[Name]
[Title] - e.g., Senior Software Engineer

SUMMARY
Results-driven engineer with X years experience...

EXPERIENCE
Company | Title | Dates
- Led team of X → delivered Y
- Built system that reduced Z by %

SKILLS
Languages: Python, Java, Go...
Tools: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes...

2. Finance/Consulting#

markdown

[Name]
[Degree] | [Target Role]

EDUCATION
University | Degree | GPA

INTERNSHIPS
Firm | Role | Summer X
- Analyzed Y → resulted in Z

3. Marketing/Creative#

markdown

[Name]
[Portfolio URL]

EXPERIENCE
Campaign results prominently displayed
Metrics: % growth, ROI, reach

PORTFOLIO
Links to notable work

ATS Optimization#

Keywords#

• Match job description keywords exactly
• Use standard job titles
• Avoid: graphics, tables, headers/footers

Formatting Rules#

• .docx or .pdf (check job posting)
• Standard fonts: Arial, Calibri, Garamond
• No columns (some ATS can't read)
• Plain text file names: "John_Doe_Resume.pdf"

Action Verbs by Category#

CategoryVerbsLeadershipLed, Directed, Managed, MentoredAchievementAchieved, Exceeded, Delivered, TransformedAnalysisAnalyzed, Evaluated, Researched, IdentifiedCommunicationPresented, Negotiated, Collaborated, InfluencedTechnicalDeveloped, Implemented, Built, Designed

Output Format#

markdown

# [Full Name]

[City, Country] | [Phone] | [Email] | [LinkedIn] | [Portfolio]

---

## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
[2-3 sentences: years exp, key expertise, main achievement]

---

## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

### [Company Name] | [Location] | [Dates]
**[Job Title]**

- Led/Developed/Improved [X] resulting in [Y% improvement]
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to [Z]
- [Another achievement with metrics]

### [Previous Company] | [Location] | [Dates]
**[Previous Title]**

- [Achievement 1]
- [Achievement 2]

---

## EDUCATION
[Degree] - [University] - [Year] - [GPA if impressive]

---

## SKILLS
[Technical Skills]
[Soft Skills]

---

## CERTIFICATIONS (if applicable)
[Cert Name] - [Issuer] - [Year]

Key Differences: US vs UK vs EU#

US Resume#

• 1 page max (entry level 1, exec 2)
• "Resume" not "CV"
• No photo
• Summary first
• Dates in month/year
• Achievements with metrics

UK CV#

• 2 pages max
• "CV" or "Curriculum Vitae"
• Profile/personal statement first
• "Managed team of 5" not "Led"

EU CV#

• Photo optional (country-specific)
• Sometimes requires photo
• More personal details allowed
• Date format: DD/MM/YYYY

Pro Tips#

1. Tailor every application - Match keywords from job description
2. Quantify everything - "Increased sales by 25%"
3. Use power verbs - Start bullets with action verbs
4. Keep it clean - White space matters
5. Proofread - Zero typos allowed