Effective global networking requires a great deal of prep and homework. If you are marketing yourself on a global scale or seeking an international assignment, knowing who your audience is and what their expectations are is key to successful exchanges.

How do you prepare something as simple as a resume , or curriculum vitae (CV) as they are referred to abroad, for the international market? Even in such a common document decorum differs

In the US too much personal information supplied on a resume can result in it being tossed for fear of a discrimination lawsuit. It is, however, expected over seas.

“For example, in the U.S. you should never include a photograph of yourself in your resume (unless you are a model or an actor/actress). Likewise, you should not include any information about your birthday, marital status, family status, or other similar personal details. In fact, if you do include photos or personal data, most U.S. employers will simply discard your resume rather than risk a potential discrimination lawsuit. On the other hand, personal photographs and data are expected and often required on CVs meant for European or Asian employers.”

After determining the correct format and style of your resume make sure to emphasize all skills that facilitate your expertise in a foreign market.

Regardless of the job you are targeting, and what country that job is in, if your goal is to go global you definitely want to emphasize and highlight your international travel and multicultural experiences, your foreign language abilities, and any coursework you have completed that is relevant to international business. You can weave all of this into the body of your resume/CV and may even create a separate section to call it out in greater detail.”
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