A resume for Taiwan is usually one or two pages with a photo, contact details, education, work experience, skills and language levels. Local employers often also ask for a short autobiography or self-introduction (自傳) describing your background and motivation. For international companies and university or scholarship applications, an English resume in the same structure is standard.
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 Taiwanese CV usually includes
| Section | What to write |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Name, phone, email; local forms often ask for date of birth and a photo |
| Education | University, degree, major and graduation year |
| Work experience | Employer, title, dates and concrete results |
| Skills | Software, certificates and technical skills |
| Languages | Mandarin (TOCFL level if you have one), English (test score if relevant) |
| Autobiography (自傳) | A separate half page to one page on your background and why this role |
The autobiography (自傳) and resume for applications
Many Taiwanese employers and job platforms ask for a 自傳 alongside the resume: a short narrative of your education, experience and motivation. Keep it factual and specific to the role. For a university or scholarship application in Taiwan, the resume is often paired with a study plan; follow the programme's list exactly.
- Mention Mandarin level with a test result if you have one.
- Put your nationality and visa status on the resume if you are a foreign applicant.
- Keep the photo recent and professional.
Taiwanese CV template (sample to copy)
Resume for Taiwan (fictional)
[Your Name] — [Position applied for]
[City] · [phone] · [email] · Nationality: [country] · Visa: [status]
EDUCATION: [Degree], [University], [Year]
EXPERIENCE: [Title], [Company], [Month Year]–[Month Year] — [result with a number]
SKILLS: [software], [certificate]
LANGUAGES: English ([level]), Mandarin ([TOCFL level or description])
AUTOBIOGRAPHY: attached separately (one page)
Working in Taiwan as a foreigner
Foreign professionals normally need a work permit applied for through the employer, or the Taiwan Employment Gold Card, which combines a work permit and residence for qualified professionals. Check current rules on the Ministry of Labor and Gold Card sites before you plan a move.
- Do Taiwanese resumes need a photo?
- Most local employers expect one. International companies may not; follow the job advert.
- What is a 自傳 in a Taiwanese job application?
- A short autobiography or self-introduction describing your background, experience and motivation, submitted with the resume.
- Can I apply in English?
- Yes for international companies, English-taught programmes and many tech roles. Local companies often prefer Chinese.
For an English-language application, see the CV in English guide; for Singapore, the Singapore resume format. 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.
