What paper size does a China (Mainland) CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in China (Mainland). CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a China (Mainland) CV?

YYYY-MM-DD is the convention recruiters in China (Mainland) expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my China (Mainland) CV be written in?

Common defaults are zh, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting China (Mainland) recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for China (Mainland) job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for China (Mainland) (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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Date format

YYYY-MM-DD

Languages

zh + en

Phone format

+6. CET-4 / CET-6

What China (Mainland) recruiters expect

Chinese CVs (简历) follow East Asian convention. 1-2 pages reverse-chronological. MOHRSS (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security / mohrss.gov.cn) regulates labour. Simplified Chinese (简体中文) for mainland roles; English required for multinationals, tech (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou clusters), finance, manufacturing. Photo + DOB + nationality + marital status conventional especially in state-owned enterprises and traditional industries. Hukou (household registration) sometimes requested. National ID (身份证) NEVER on a public CV. Date format YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY年MM月DD日. Phone +86. CET-4 / CET-6 / IELTS / TOEFL scores commonly listed. Strong outbound corridor to US, Singapore, UK, Australia, Hong Kong — diaspora applications drop photo / nationality.

Local job titles we know

educationTeacher / 教师
educationLecturer / 讲师 / Associate Professor / 副教授 / Professor / 教授
educationPrincipal / 校长
educationVice Principal / 副校长
manufacturing生产工程师 / 制造工程师
manufacturing工厂经理 / 厂长
manufacturingMechanical Engineer / 机械工程师
manufacturingProduction Manager / 生产经理 / 厂长

Trusted government sources we cite

State Council of China — English portal— The State Council of the People's Republic of China
MOHRSS press / employment policy briefings (SCIO)— Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) — People's Republic of China
MOHRSS — overview + responsibilities (English)— Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) — People's Republic of China

China (Mainland) CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a China (Mainland) CV use?: A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in China (Mainland). CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.
What date format should I use on a China (Mainland) CV?: YYYY-MM-DD is the convention recruiters in China (Mainland) expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.
What language should my China (Mainland) CV be written in?: Common defaults are zh, en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting China (Mainland) recruiters.
Does CVJinny work for China (Mainland) job applications?: Yes — CVJinny is built for China (Mainland) (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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