Convert Your CV to a US Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide

A CV and a US resume are not the same artifact. The CV is a full academic history; the US resume is a marketing document built for a specific role.

Step one: cut to one page. Keep education, relevant experience, skills and a short projects list. Move publications and coursework to a separate addendum if the role calls for it.

Step two: translate. Convert your GPA to the 4.0 scale, localize university and company names, and rewrite job titles into their US equivalents so a recruiter recognizes them.

Step three: reformat for the ATS. Use standard section headings (Experience, Education, Skills), avoid tables and graphics that parsers mangle, and lead every bullet with a strong verb and a measurable result.

Relocalize automates steps two and three and scores the result against the job description you paste in.