VEYRA/GUIDE/SG

Resume for Singapore 🇸🇬

Employers in Singapore expect a resume of at most 2 pages, written in British English, with dates as MMM YYYY. A photo is optional. Below are the exact conventions, and 142 verified openings currently listed on Veyra.

Document name

Resume

Maximum length

2 pages · 500–850 words

Photo

Optional

Dates & spelling

MMM YYYY · UK English

Personal details to include

• Nationality / Pass type
• Phone
• Email
• Availability
• Current & expected salary

Leave these off

• NRIC number
• Full home address

Including these can create discrimination risk for the employer, and many will discard the application rather than handle it.

Section order that reads correctly here

01 — Professional Summary
02 — Core Skills
03 — Professional Experience
04 — Education
05 — Certifications
06 — Projects
07 — Languages

Getting through the screening system

• Recruiters filter heavily on pass eligibility keywords

Local market notes

• Citizenship / Employment Pass status is routinely requested
• Availability and notice period are expected up front

Wording locals expect

Resume→Resume

Notice period→Availability

Other markets