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Things that make Malaysian candidates stand out on their CV

by Fauziah SaadยทNovember 11, 2025

Quantified achievements (grew X by 30%). Specific tools used. Side projects or personal websites. Awards or recognitions. Clean formatting โ€” no photo, no IC number unless asked.

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Priya M70

Removing your photo from the Malaysian CV caused me anxiety but I have gotten more callbacks since doing it.

Ben Lim57

The quantified achievements point is the single most impactful CV change. Turn every bullet into a number.