South Asia & Gulf CV template
CV template for South Asia and the Gulf
A navy CV with a photo slot. It suggests Languages and References, with room in your details for nationality, visa status and notice period.
What this layout looks like
- Layout: Photo · personal details.
- One column in reading order, with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems read it top to bottom.
- Part of Premium.
- Download as PDF or Word, free on every plan.
- Optional photo slot in the header.
Sections it suggests: Experience, Skills, Languages, Personal Details. Rename, reorder or hide any of them.
Who it is for
For applications in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the Gulf, where a photo and personal details are expected on a CV.
Conventions employers in the region expect
- Add a recent, professional photo with a plain background.
- State nationality, current location, visa status and notice period; recruiters for Gulf roles ask for them.
- List languages with a level, for example “Arabic (conversational)”.
- Include references, or say they are available on request if the posting allows.
How to use this template
Bring your experience in
Import your old PDF or Word resume, or your LinkedIn profile, into your career profile. You review every section before it is saved.
Open it on this template
Pick this layout and your resume opens in the editor. Switching template later never changes your content.
Edit on the page and check it
Click any line and type. Run the free ATS check and the quality check, then download a PDF or Word file.
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South Asia & Gulf CV template
Questions about this template
Should my CV for a Gulf job have a photo?
It is common and often expected for roles in the Gulf, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. This layout has a photo slot; leave it empty if a posting asks for no photo.
Where do nationality and visa status go?
In your personal details near the top, where recruiters screening for eligibility look first.
Is this CV format ATS-friendly?
Yes. The photo sits in the header and the text stays in one column in reading order.
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