Country guides

Resume rules, pay and work rights by country

Conventions are defaults, not laws. Chapterwise applies them automatically and explains each one.

Australia

Photo: Usually left off. Length: 2–3 pages for experienced professionals.

New Zealand

Photo: Usually left off. Length: 2–3 pages for experienced professionals.

Singapore

Photo: Optional; fair-hiring guidelines discourage asking for one. Length: 1–2 pages.

Malaysia

Photo: Common with local employers; optional with multinationals. Length: 1 page for graduates, 2 for experienced.

Philippines

Photo: Common. Length: 1–2 pages.

Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam

Photo: Common; leave it off ATS uploads. Length: 1–2 pages.