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What Philippines recruiters expect

Filipino CVs follow modified American + ASEAN convention. 2-3 pages reverse-chronological. DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment / dole.gov.ph) + PESO (Public Employment Service Offices) network + JobStart Philippines run public employment intermediation. POEA / DMW (Department of Migrant Workers / dmw.gov.ph) regulates overseas labour. English is the working business language across BPO / banking / multinationals / healthcare; Filipino (Tagalog) for public sector / some local roles. Photo + DOB + civil status + religion + nationality historically common; Anti-Age-Discrimination in Employment Act (RA 10911 2016) + Magna Carta of Women + Solo Parents Welfare Act limit adverse use. SSS / PhilHealth / TIN NEVER on a public CV. Date format MM/DD/YYYY (US convention). Phone +63. Strong outbound corridor to US, Gulf (massive OFW intake), Canada, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, UK, Australia.

Local job titles we know

• educationTeacher (LET passer / PRC-licensed)
• educationInstructor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
• educationPrincipal / School Head
• educationDean / Academic Coordinator
• healthcareRegistered Nurse (PRC-licensed) — Philippine Board passer
• healthcareMedical Doctor (PRC-licensed, MD)
• healthcareHospital Administrator / Healthcare Manager
• healthcareRegistered Pharmacist (RPh)

Trusted government sources we cite

• DOLE — official portal— Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) — Philippines
• Public Employment Services (PESO) — non-fee employment facilitation— Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) — Philippines

Philippines CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Philippines CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Philippines CV?

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

What language should my Philippines CV be written in?

Common defaults are en, tl. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Philippines recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for Philippines job applications?

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