Whether you need a crisp two-page A4 CV for a London employer, a structured Tabellarischer Lebenslauf for Munich, or a multi-page academic Curriculum Vitae with publications and grants, choose a layout and check the employer’s document requirements.
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A4 and US Letter layout options
Switch paper formats at any time; margins and page breaks recalculate live.
One-click photo or photo-free switching
Keep one CV record and toggle portrait headers on for DACH/France or off for UK/US applications.
Dedicated scholarly & clinical blocks
First-class sections for Publications, Grants, Teaching, Conferences, and CEFR Languages.
Multi-page continuation headers
Two-page UK CVs and ten-page academic dossiers keep clean page numbers and unbroken entries.
Choose Your CV Format
Every card below pairs regional hiring rules with a real, shipped Guul template you can open directly in the editor.
United Kingdom · Ireland · Australia · NZ
Format: A4 paper · 2 pages standard (1 page for new graduates)
Photo norm: No headshot, no date of birth, no marital status
In the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, "CV" is the everyday word for an industry resume. Employers expect a 3–4 line Personal Profile at the top, reverse-chronological work history with quantified outcomes, and clean A4 pagination without a photo.
Germany · Austria · Switzerland · France · Spain · NL
Format: A4 paper · 1–2 pages structured tabular layout
Photo norm: Optional professional portrait (common in DACH/France/Spain; omit for UK/US firms)
European hiring balances local traditions (such as the German Tabellarischer Lebenslauf with month-and-year timelines, language CEFR levels like C1/B2, and optional portrait frames) with international English-speaking tech norms.
Universities · Teaching Hospitals · Fellowships · Grants
Format: A4 or US Letter · Comprehensive multi-page record (3–10+ pages)
Photo norm: No photo; lead with appointments, degrees, and peer-reviewed output
An academic or physician Curriculum Vitae is a complete scholarly record rather than a one-page pitch. It requires dedicated sections for peer-reviewed publications, grants, fellowships, teaching appointments, clinical rotations, and conference presentations.
Multinationals · EU Agencies · Remote Global Teams
Format: A4 paper · 1–2 pages with explicit country/work-authorization clarity
Photo norm: Adaptable — switch between photo and photo-free layouts in one click
When applying across borders or to international organizations, clarity on location, work authorization, spoken languages (CEFR scale), and degree equivalents matters as much as your project bullets.
Before you export, verify that your page length, paper size, and personal details match what reviewers in your target market expect.
| Dimension | US / Canada Resume | UK / Europe / Commonwealth CV | Academic / Medical CV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | All private-sector, tech, finance, and industry jobs in the US & Canada | All industry, corporate, and public-sector jobs across the UK, EU & Commonwealth | Faculty appointments, postdocs, research fellowships, medical residencies, grants |
| Expected Length | 1 page (under 10 yrs experience); 2 pages for senior/staff leaders | 2 pages on A4 paper (1 page accepted for students and recent graduates) | No page cap — scales with publications, grants, teaching, and clinical service |
| Paper Size | US Letter (8.5 × 11 in / 215.9 × 279.4 mm) | ISO A4 (210 × 297 mm) | US Letter in North America; ISO A4 in UK, Europe, and APAC |
| Opening Section | Professional Summary or Target Title + Headline | Personal Profile / Executive Summary (3–4 lines) | Education, Academic Appointments, and Research Interests |
| Photo & Personal Details | Never include photo, age, or marital status | Never in UK/Ireland/NL; optional portrait in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain | No photo; include ORCID iD, Google Scholar link, and institutional affiliation |
Country-Specific Layouts
Explore dedicated layout guides for UK, Irish, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swiss, Austrian, and academic applications.
United Kingdom
UK A4 CV Template
United Kingdom
UK Graduate CV Template
Ireland
Ireland A4 CV Template
Germany
German Lebenslauf (A4)
Germany
Germany English Tech CV
France
France CV A4 Template
Spain
Spain Curriculum Vitae A4
Netherlands
Netherlands CV A4
Switzerland
Switzerland CV / Lebenslauf
Austria
Austria Lebenslauf A4
Global Academia
Academic Research CV
Higher Education
Tenure & Faculty Dossier CV
Standard consumer resume builders choke when you add twenty peer-reviewed papers or multi-year grant histories. Guul ships five scholarly architectures engineered for dense citation lists, hanging indents, ORCID headers, and clean page breaks across as many pages as your dossier requires.
Recommended Academic Section Order
It depends on where you are applying. In the United States and Canada, a "resume" is a concise 1–2 page industry document, while a "CV" (Curriculum Vitae) is a multi-page academic or medical record listing every publication, grant, and course taught. In the UK, Ireland, Europe, India, Australia, and New Zealand, "CV" simply means a 1–2 page A4 job application document used for all industries.
A4 paper (210 × 297 mm) is 6 mm narrower and 18 mm taller than US Letter (215.9 × 279.4 mm). Changing the editable document from Letter to A4 can change line and page breaks. Printing a fixed PDF on different paper may scale or crop it; it does not reflow the text. Guul paginates natively on your chosen paper size so you see exact page breaks while editing.
For a general UK or Irish application, start with a photo-free CV unless the role asks otherwise. Dutch and Swedish employer preferences vary; follow the posting. In Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Spain, a professional headshot is still common for traditional employers, though optional at international tech companies. Guul lets you switch between photo-free single-column designs (such as Crisp or Cornerstone) and portrait-ready layouts (such as Aspect or Frost) without retyping a word.
Yes. Guul supports dedicated sections for Publications, Research Experience, Teaching, Grants & Fellowships, Patents, Clinical Rotations, Spoken Languages (with CEFR levels A1–C2), and Certifications.
Yes. You can create, format, switch between A4 and US Letter, and preview your full CV across all 43 designs for free. Exporting your finished CV to PDF or Word (.docx) requires a One Resume one-time purchase or an active Pro plan.
