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Right length for your country

Length rules vary widely. A 1-page rigid US resume looks underdone in the UK, and a 3-page Swiss CV looks bloated in France.

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Length rules by country

CountryStandard length
United States1 page (2 pages above 10 yrs experience)
United Kingdom2 pages standard
Canada1 to 2 pages
Australia2 pages (3 for senior)
Germany2 pages tabular Lebenslauf
Netherlands2 pages
Singapore2 pages
United Arab Emirates2 to 3 pages
Ireland2 pages
New Zealand2 pages
France1 page (2 for senior)
Switzerland2 to 3 pages
Saudi Arabia2 to 3 pages
Qatar2 pages
Sweden1 to 2 pages
Norway2 pages
Denmark1 to 2 pages
India1 page (0-3 yrs), 2 pages (3+ yrs)
Philippines1 to 2 pages
Nigeria2 pages