Global Resume Builder

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name: global-resume-builder description: Creates professional resumes (CV) for international job applications. Use when: (1) applying to global companies, (2) need English/American style resume, (3) ATS-optimized resume required, (4) tech/finance/corporate job applications. Generates ATS-friendly, hiring manager-ready resumes with proper formatting for US, EU, UK, and APAC markets.

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🌍 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

| Region | Format Style | Key Features | |--------|--------------|--------------| | US/Canada | 1-page, Summary-led | ATS-optimized, Action verbs | | UK | 2-page, Profile-led | Personal statement, UK spelling | | EU | 2-page, Photo-optional | GDPR compliant | | APAC | 1-2 page | Photo optional, English |

Resume Types by Industry

1. Tech/Software

[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

[Name]
[Degree] | [Target Role]
EDUCATION
University | Degree | GPA
INTERNSHIPS
Firm | Role | Summer X
Analyzed Y → resulted in Z

3. Marketing/Creative

[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

| Category | Verbs | |----------|-------| | Leadership | Led, Directed, Managed, Mentored | | Achievement | Achieved, Exceeded, Delivered, Transformed | | Analysis | Analyzed, Evaluated, Researched, Identified | | Communication | Presented, Negotiated, Collaborated, Influenced | | Technical | Developed, Implemented, Built, Designed |

Output Format

# [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