CV Format in China

Every company you are eyeing in China will require you to brief them about your work experience in a few sheets of paper we commonly know in the corporate world as Curriculum Vitae. Although you may have already made one for another company back in your home country, customizing your CV for Chinese companies can also get you ahead of the competition.

It is necessary for you to have a resume translated in Chinese. Most employers and interviewers in China do not speak English and would prefer applicants who are able to speak their language. Do not exceed more than a page and be concise in creating your resume. You may also want to prepare another English version of your resume in case other higher-ranking officers in the company are also expats.

Here are the necessary parts that should be present in your CV:

Parts of your CV	Content
Heading	This section of the Chinese resume is quite straightforward and simple. No heading title is required and this should include your name and a photo.
Personal Information	This part of the Chinese resume is quite longer than usual. It should include your email address, contact numbers, gender, date of birth, nationality, and date of birth. This can appear in a table format and may often include health condition, marital status, and job objective.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	List your educational background in reverse chronological order, where the oldest educational attainment should be listed first. You may also include the seminars and trainings you took under this portion. This also requires that you indicate your GPA and its numerical equivalent.
Professional Experience	This is where your employer focuses, make sure you have a consistent structure that includes your job title, the name of your employer, dates relevant to your work. A brief discussion of your job description does not need to be included and your work history should be in reverse chronological order so the employer will see the development in your career from the very first job you took up to the most recent.
Skills	Highlighting your skills is a plus for an employer. Most employers would like to see technical and specific skills that will greatly help you in the job you are applying for. When indicating a certain skill, including the training you took to learn the said ability.
Career Objectives / Self Evaluation	Chinese employers are interested in how you personally evaluate yourself. You can describe yourself in this section in such a way that would inform your employer why you are fit for the job you are applying for. You may also include here career objects that you are personally trying to meet.

Just take note, keep your CV brief and relevant to the job you are applying for. Keep it neat and have it printed on high-quality paper. Below are samples of CVs in China you may want to check out:

If you have taken education from other countries, it will be a great help to mention it. Give emphasis on the qualities they may require of you and write in the third person in the singular form. Cover letters are not commonly being attached and would only be needed if you wish to persuade HR to call you immediately after being shortlisted.