Free guide · Updated 2026
How to write a CV for jobs in the USA (2026)
US employers expect a one-page résumé on Letter paper, with no photo or personal data such as age or marital status, focused on measurable achievements.
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Key CV rules in the USA
- Document name
- Résumé
- CV language
- English
- Photo
- Leave out
- Date of birth
- Leave out
- Marital status
- Leave out
- Maximum length
- 1 page(s)
- Paper size
- Letter
- Cover letter
- Optional
- References
- Leave out
- Date format
- Month YYYY
- Signature at the end
- No
How to state your right to work
State "Authorized to work in the US", your visa type or "Will require sponsorship".
Tips if you are moving from abroad
- No photo, age, marital status or nationality.
- Letter paper size.
- Action verbs and numbers.
- ATS-friendly layout.
Documents usually requested
- Work authorization
- Credential evaluation (WES)
- Cover letter
- Up-to-date LinkedIn
Frequently asked questions
Résumé or CV?+
A one-page résumé for industry jobs; CVs are for academia.
Photo?+
No.
Paper size?+
US Letter.
Official sources
These are common conventions, not laws. Always check each job ad and official sources.
Other destinations
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