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2013-10-23 10:17:38
By Karina Martinez-Carter
Job-hunting across borders
You live and work in New York City, but you're applying for a job in Brussels.
Is it enough to send along the standard resume you use for applications in your
home country?
Not exactly. That line-by-line list of accomplishments sought by hiring
managers in the US may come off as pompous in, say, Europe, where attaching a
photograph and detailing marital status on a CV - or Curriculum Vitae - is a
must. Most jobseekers don't dedicate enough time to tweaking and revising their
CV. This often costs them the opportunity to even interview for the job,
according to recent survey from the National Career Services, an online jobs
resource centre for the United Kingdom.
In today's global workplace, what is required, expected and culturally
appropriate for resumes or CVs varies greatly around the world. Hiring managers
will be quick to notice if you've ignored protocol.
Just knowing whether your document should be labelled a "resume" or a "CV" can
be an obvious indicator as to whether you've done your homework. But the
regional nuances of a CV and job application go further.
"One of the biggest challenges for employers is finding candidates with the
right values and cultural fit," said Gulnar Mewawala, resume expert and founder
of The Emphatic Resume. "Make sure you understand and, as importantly, can
convey your understanding of the corporate and regional culture to potential
employers."
So, how should you craft a resume or CV for a position across borders and
cultures? A look at what to do when you apply in Europe, Australia, Latin
America, North America, Asia and the Middle East.