UK Resume Builder
UK Resume Builder
Role-specific guidance and ATS tools that understand UK resume standards, spelling, and expectations.
UK employers expect CVs and resumes written in British English, formatted without personal details like photos or marital status, and phrased in a way that reflects local hiring norms. A resume that works in the US or elsewhere often needs adjustment—not just spelling, but tone, structure, and what you include or leave out.
Resuvia's role-specific resume guides give you curated writing advice, common mistakes to avoid, and before-and-after bullet rewrites tailored to your industry—all built with UK standards in mind. Use the free ATS match-score and rewrite tools to check how your resume performs against the job descriptions you're actually applying to.
FAQ
- Should I call it a CV or a resume when applying for UK jobs?
- In the UK, 'CV' is the standard term for most roles, though 'resume' is sometimes used in tech, startups, or US-headquartered companies. If the job advert says 'CV,' use that term in your application. Either way, the format and content matter more than the label—UK employers expect no photo, no personal details, and British English spelling throughout.
- Do I need to change my spelling and phrasing for a UK resume?
- Yes. Use British English spelling (organised, not organized; specialise, not specialize) and avoid Americanisms like 'gotten' or 'on accident.' Job titles and responsibilities should also reflect UK norms—'line manager' instead of 'supervisor,' 'holiday' instead of 'vacation,' and 'redundancy' instead of 'layoff' if relevant. Resuvia's role-specific guides include before-and-after examples that show how to phrase your work in a way UK hiring managers expect.
- What should I leave off a UK resume that might be normal elsewhere?
- Don't include a photo, date of birth, marital status, National Insurance number, or references on the resume itself ('References available on request' is also unnecessary). UK employers expect a straightforward, text-based document focused on your skills and experience. If you're adapting a resume from another country, strip out anything personal or demographic—UK hiring law and convention keep these details out of the initial application.