What paper size does a Saudi Arabia CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Saudi Arabia CV?

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

What language should my Saudi Arabia CV be written in?

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

Does CVJinny work for Saudi Arabia job applications?

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

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DD-MM-YYYY

Languages

ar + en

Phone format

+66. SAR for sala

What Saudi Arabia recruiters expect

Saudi CVs follow GCC convention: 2-3 pages, photo + DOB + nationality + marital status expected. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD / hrsd.gov.sa) regulates labour + Saudization (Nitaqat). Taqat / Hadaf / Tamheer programmes drive Saudi employment. Saudisation quotas have been progressively expanded across private sectors. Arabic + English bilingual; English dominates finance (especially KSA Capital Markets Authority + Tadawul + bank HQs), oil & gas (Aramco), tech (Vision 2030 mega-projects — NEOM, Red Sea Global, Roshn, Qiddiya), aviation (Saudia), healthcare, education. References conventional. Iqama (residency ID) NEVER on a public CV. Date format DD-MM-YYYY (Hijri sometimes alongside Gregorian). Phone +966. SAR for salary. Strong inbound from across GCC + Egypt + Sudan + Pakistan + India + Philippines + Bangladesh + Indonesia (huge expatriate workforce). Senior expat roles concentrated in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, NEOM.

Local job titles we know

educationTeacher (MoE approved)
educationAssistant / Associate / Full Professor
educationPrincipal / Head of School
educationDirector of Academics
financeVice President, Investment Banking
financeRisk Analyst / Risk Manager
financeCertified Public Accountant (SOCPA)
financeInvestment Banker / Islamic Finance Specialist

Trusted government sources we cite

HRSD — official portal— Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) — Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia CV — frequently asked questions

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

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