global-resume-builder

# 🌍 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 ```markdown [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 ```markdown [Name] [Degree] | [Target Role] EDUCATION University | Degree | GPA INTERNSHIPS Firm | Role | Summer X - Analyzed Y → resulted in Z ``` ### 3. Marketing/Creative ```markdown [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 ```markdown # [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