It is one of the most frequently asked question “Whether a country-specific resume and a domestic resume are same or not?” Although both of these documents essentially serve the same purpose as a ‘resume’ which generally mean the same thing worldwide, i.e., a document describing one’s educational and professional experience which is prepared for the job-hunting purposes. But there are certain technicalities that are quite significant and it is these significant factors that set the two documents apart from each other. Before we move on with the question let us first know what a Resume and an International Resume exemplifies.
A resume is a brief and concise document consisting of not more than a page or two. It is a one or two page summing up of your skills, experience and education. Where as an International Resume or country-specific resume is a more detailed synopsis of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. Although the difference is rather minute but it is effective if you are applying for employment overseas. Even though the lengths of the two documents are the same, a country-specific resume is typically an in depth version of a domestic resume.
In generic, if one is applying for employment in India, a resume is the typically preferred format, whereas an International resume is the ultimate document of choice while applying for employment in a foreign country. Certainly, a resume will also be preferred in many foreign countries; even so the preponderance of job huntsmen who seek employment internationally ought to be equipped with both a resume and an international resume. The major difference between the two documents is the details – where the international resume levitates to be more comprehensive, the domestic resume on the other hand tends to be briefer and more concise.
Thus there arises the need to have an international resume because different countries use different terminologies to describe the specific aspects of what a resume should contain. And it helps to advertise the outline of your capabilities and skills. Think of it as a promotional catalog. Though job search and occupation may vary from place to place but the process is still the same, a country specific resume is all you need.
