How to Write a CV for Jobs in China (2026): 简历 Format, Photo and Platforms
Chinese CV conventions: one page, a photo, personal details for domestic employers, education prominent, and applying through BOSS Zhipin, Zhaopin, 51job or Liepin.
Chinese employers expect a compact, factual 简历. Domestic and international companies differ, so adapt to the one you apply to.
Format
- One page; two only for 10+ years of experience.
- Education (school and degree) stays prominent.
- Dates as YYYY.MM – YYYY.MM; a short 自我评价 (self-evaluation).
Photo and personal details
Domestic employers usually expect a recent headshot and basic personal details; international firms prefer a shorter, achievement-focused CV. China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) governs how employers handle your data.
Where to apply
Most applications go through platforms such as BOSS Zhipin, Zhaopin, 51job and Liepin, each with its own CV template — keep your master CV consistent with them.
Choose "China" as the target country and CV Analyz writes a concise one-page CV in Chinese or English.
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Chinese or English CV?
Chinese for domestic companies; English is fine for multinationals that work in English.