CV Format in Taiwan

If you already have a CV at hand, chances are you will just have to modify it a bit to make it more relevant to the job you’re applying for in Taiwan. Remember that most companies shortlist their applicants by browsing on the CV documents they submit, so better do your best.

Since not all locals are fluent in English, you may want to have a Taiwanese Mandarin version of your CV. You can submit your English version for the benefit of other expats who may also be part of the screening team, but don’t forget to ask if they will be in need of your Mandarin version too.

To get an idea on how you could best present your CV, check the table below:

Parts of your CV	Content
Heading	In this part, you may or may not include the name of the documents you’re submitting. But it may be essential that you place a decent photo in this section.
Personal Information	This section should contain your name, local address in Taiwan, and other contact information where the hiring team can reach you, in case you are called in for an interview. It is also important that you state your nationality so your employer would know that you are an expat.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	Unlike other countries, the educational background section usually appears before the professional background. This is to get an instant overview of your education and how it could have led you to your current expertise. Should you have had international training or postgraduate courses taken, better mention them in this section. Note that you don’t have to mention educational experiences that go back to decades ago, only include the most recent and relevant ones.
Professional Experience / Work History	Your professional experience would also matter to your Taiwanese employer. Make sure you arrange them in reverse-chronological order, making the most recent work experience go first before the others. State the company name and the position you took in the institution. It is also best that you give a brief destruction of the roles you played during your tenure in your previous company. Lastly, if there are any awards or recognitions you received at work that you think might be worth mentioning and is relevant to the job you’re applying for, better mention it here too.

There are several ways to write your CV, and it is important that you create your document with consideration of the need of your employer to know the necessary information helpful for their hiring process. Below are sample write-ups of CV in Taiwan.