Stage 4 · Lesson 3 of 5
CV norms in the UK and Ireland
UK and Irish CVs leave out personal details: no photo, date of birth, marital status, religion or nationality, because equality law discourages employers from considering them. Two pages is the norm, with a short profile, then experience with achievements in numbers, then skills and education.
A tailored cover letter or a few lines in the application form still matter for many employers, especially for . Many applications ask directly whether you need sponsorship; answer honestly. Use British spelling if the job ad does.
Common trapa long CV with a photo and a list of duties copied from job descriptions, which reads as unfamiliar with the local market before anyone looks at your skills.
A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it
Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeLinkedIn Help: Create a Good LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn
LinkedIn's own guide to profile sections and Open to Work settings
- GuideFreeTech Interview Handbook: Resume Guide
Yangshun Tay
A free, practical guide to a clear engineering CV that travels well
Practise
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