What paper size does a Sri Lanka CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Sri Lanka. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a Sri Lanka CV?

DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in Sri Lanka expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my Sri Lanka CV be written in?

Common defaults are en, si, ta. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Sri Lanka recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for Sri Lanka job applications?

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

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DD/MM/YYYY

Languages

en + si + ta

Phone format

+4. Strong outbou

What Sri Lanka recruiters expect

Sri Lankan CVs follow modified British + South Asian convention. 2-3 pages reverse-chronological. Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE / slbfe.lk) regulates overseas labour migration. English is the working business language across private sector / banking / tech (Colombo IT cluster — Virtusa, WSO2, MillenniumIT) / multinationals; Sinhala (සිංහල) for some public-sector roles; Tamil (தமிழ்) for Northern + Eastern province roles. Photo + DOB conventional. NIC (national ID) sometimes requested but NEVER on a public CV. Religion historically listed but increasingly omitted under the Constitution Article 12 (Equality). Date format DD/MM/YYYY. Phone +94. Strong outbound corridor to Gulf (major intake — Saudi / UAE / Qatar / Kuwait), Singapore, Malaysia, UK, Italy, South Korea.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Chartered Accountant (CA Sri Lanka)
marketingMarketing Manager / Brand Manager
opsProject Manager (PMP)
opsProgram Manager
opsHR Business Partner / People Operations Manager
opsTalent Acquisition Manager
opsCustomer Success Manager
opsOperations Manager / Head of Operations

Trusted government sources we cite

Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment — official site— Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment — Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka CV — frequently asked questions

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

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