A CV for jobs in Brunei is usually one or two pages in English, or in Malay for some government and local applications. It includes personal and contact details, a short objective, education, work experience, skills, languages and references. Many local CVs include a photo. Registering with JobCentre Brunei is a common step for local job seekers.
These are common practices, not legal rules, and employers differ. Every example is fictional; replace each [bracketed] detail with your own, and follow the job posting when it asks for something specific.
What a Bruneian CV usually includes
| Section | What to write |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Name, phone, email; local CVs often add date of birth and a photo |
| Objective | Two lines on the role and your key strength |
| Education | Degree or HND, institution and year; O and A levels for school leavers |
| Work experience | Title, employer, dates and achievements |
| Languages | Malay and English, plus others, with honest levels |
| References | Two referees with phone numbers |
English or Malay CV (contoh CV)?
Use English for private companies, banks and international employers. Use Malay when a government application or a local employer asks for it. The headings translate directly: Maklumat Peribadi (personal details), Pendidikan (education), Pengalaman Kerja (work experience), Kemahiran (skills), Rujukan (references).
Bruneian CV template (sample to copy)
Bruneian CV sample (fictional)
[Your Name] — [Position applied for]
Bandar Seri Begawan · [+673 phone] · [Email]
OBJECTIVE: [Qualification] holder seeking a [role] position.
EDUCATION: [Degree/HND], [Institution], [Year] · A Level [Year]: [subjects]
EXPERIENCE: [Title], [Employer], [Month Year]–Present — [result]
LANGUAGES: Malay (native), English ([level])
REFERENCES: [Name], [title], [organisation], [phone]
Public-sector and local applications
Government posts follow the process in the official advert, which may require a specific form and supporting documents. Keep certificates and your identity card ready. For private-sector jobs, a clear English CV and a short cover letter are usually enough.
- Should my CV be in Malay or English in Brunei?
- English for most private employers; Malay when a government or local application asks for it.
- Do Bruneian CVs have a photo?
- Many local CVs do. International employers may not expect one.
- What is contoh CV?
- Malay for "sample CV". The template above shows the structure in English with the Malay headings listed.
For Malaysia, see the Malaysia resume format, which includes a Malay-language sample. Compare other countries in the CV format by country guide. Copy the template above for free, or build yours in the CV builder: creating and previewing is free, and the PDF download is part of a paid plan.
