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Let's start with you
Where you've worked
Where you studied
What you're good at
Your summary and a few extras
Here it is

Let's start with you

Your name, the role you want and an email are all it takes to start. Everything else on this page is optional.

Full name

Exactly as you want it printed at the top of the page.

We need a name for the top of your CV.

Job title

Not working right now? Put the role you're aiming for.

Add the role this CV is for.

The one you check. Employers reply here.

That address doesn't look right — check for a typo.

Phone Optional, recommended

Any format works — add your country code if you may apply abroad.

At least 7 digits: numbers, spaces, + ( ) -

Where you're based Optional

City and country is plenty. No street address needed.

CV for Optional

Shows the optional details employers there usually expect. Nothing becomes required.

See the Pakistan CV guide

A photo is common on CVs in Pakistan: recent, head and shoulders, plain background. under "Add more details".

Date of birth Optional

Often included in Pakistan; optional for most private-sector roles. Not shown on public share links.

Enter a date of birth in the past (you need to be at least 14).

CNIC number Optional

Optional. 13 digits, for example 12345-1234567-1. Not shown on public share links.

A CNIC has 13 digits, for example 12345-1234567-1.

Father's name Optional

Optional. Give it only when the employer or form asks for it. Not shown on public share links.

A photo is common on UAE CVs: recent, head and shoulders, plain background. under "Add more details".

Visa status Optional

Optional. Recruiters use it to judge how soon you can start, so state it truthfully.

Notice period or availability Optional

Optional. For example "30 days" or "Available immediately".

A photo is common on CVs for Saudi Arabia: recent, head and shoulders, plain background. under "Add more details".

Iqama or visa status Optional

Optional. Recruiters use it to judge how soon you can start, so state it truthfully.

Notice period or availability Optional

Optional. For example "30 days" or "Available immediately".

Nigerian employers often ask for referees. Add them on the References step rather than here.

Whether a photo is expected varies by employer in Nigeria. Add one only if the advert asks for it. under "Add more details".

NYSC status Optional

Optional. Many Nigerian employers ask for it; leave it blank if it does not apply to you.

State of origin Optional

Optional. Give it only when the employer or form asks for it.

Are any of these you? Optional — it only changes the tips you see

Not especially — I'm updating my CV Changing career Looking for my first job Returning to work after a break

Photo Optional Common in some countries, best left off in others. JPG or PNG, square works best, under 5 MB.

Drag one in, or click to choose

Website or portfolio Optional

That doesn't look like a web address — check it for typos.

LinkedIn Optional

That doesn't look like a web address — check it for typos.

Date of birth, nationality, driving licence Optional

Expected on CVs in some countries and best left off in others. Add them only if they're the norm where you're applying.

Nationality Optional

Driving licence Optional

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