Adapting CVs for product control jobs in Singapore

More Britons concerned about the state of the economy and unemployment levels in the UK may now be considering a move overseas to find a job in the financial services industry, but it can be tricky to know how to go about this.

Luckily, one website has offered some advice on how to create the perfect CV to match different countries' expectations, which could be good news for those hoping to secure product control jobs in Singapore.

An article on eFinancial Careers suggests that Britons hoping to land a role in either Singapore or Hong Kong should keep their CV to two pages long, with personal information such as name, contact details and age leading the resume.

A summary of the applicant's education should then follow in chronological order, followed by a list of qualifications and skills and then any work experience.

While in the UK, it is not customary to include a person's age on their CV, in Asia and particularly in Hong Kong it is "very important information to include", according to the article.

Another way in which such a resume differs from those in the UK is that it is common for a person to kick off the document with a summary of their strengths.

Rhiannon Davies, director of ShelterOffshore.com, recently claimed that when it comes to starting a new life overseas, the weather and a cheaper cost of living are the main attractions for Britons.