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An English resume is not a French CV translated word for word.

Literal translation creates artificial job titles and passive phrases. A strong English resume keeps the facts but adapts the terminology, hierarchy, and conventions for the market you are entering.

By Damien · Published 30 July 2026 · Updated 20 August 2026

01

Remove unnecessary personal information

Photos, date of birth, nationality, and marital status are normally absent from English-language resumes. Keep the contact details an employer genuinely needs.

02

Lead achievements with action verbs

Led, built, increased, reduced, and delivered give the sentence direction immediately. Follow the verb with specific scope, context, or a measurable result.

03

Explain the level instead of inventing an equivalent

Keep the official institution and qualification name. Add a short, accurate level explanation in parentheses when the original award will be unfamiliar to the target employer.

04

Choose one English convention and stay consistent

British and American English can both work, but spelling, dates, punctuation, and vocabulary should remain consistent throughout the document and match the hiring market where possible.

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