Allied health CV for Singapore
For allied health jobs in Singapore, Employers usually expect a CV on A4 paper, most recent experience first. Length: 2 pages. Nationality is usually included, but optional. Employers there usually leave out date of birth and marital status. If you are not a citizen, your right to work or visa status is usually stated.
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Registration & licences | Expected |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Expected |
| Clinical skills | Recommended |
| Courses & CPD | Recommended |
| References | Recommended |
Length: 2 pages.
Personal details in Singapore
| What it is called | Curriculum Vitae |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 pages |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Layout | Single column |
| Order | Most recent first |
| Dates | Month and year (e.g. Mar 2023) |
| Photo | Optional |
| Date of birth | Usually left out |
| Nationality | Usually included |
| Marital status | Usually left out |
| Right to work / visa status | Usually included |
| References | “References available on request” is fine |
| Explain gaps longer than | 6 months |
Key facts
- Singapore's Parliament passed the Workplace Fairness Bill on 8 January 2025; until it comes into force, the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices apply. Source: mom.gov.sg
- Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act protects age; nationality; sex, marital status, pregnancy and caregiving responsibilities; race, religion and language; and disability and mental health conditions. Source: tal.sg
- Foreigners need a valid work pass from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower to work in Singapore. Source: mom.gov.sg
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- Lead with your professional registration.
- Describe caseload, settings (acute, community, outpatient) and assessments or modalities used.
- The Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices discourage asking for age, race, religion and marital status; the Workplace Fairness Act 2025 will put this into law once it comes into force.
- State citizenship or pass type (Citizen, PR, Employment Pass); it matters for hiring quotas.
- Expected salary and notice period are commonly asked.
Questions
What registration do allied health professionals need on a CV in Singapore?
Allied health professionals applying in Singapore should show their professional registration or licence for your therapy profession near the top of the CV, with the issuing body, number and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress”. Put it in its own section, above your experience. Requirements change, so confirm the current rules with the regulator before you apply.
Should an allied health CV for Singapore have a photo?
It’s optional. An allied health CV for Singapore works with or without a photo, and most employers decide on your experience and qualifications. If you add one, keep it professional: a recent head-and-shoulders picture on a plain, light background. Leave it out if the job advert or application form says not to include one. When in doubt, follow the style of CVs in the employer’s own job adverts or website.
How long should an allied health CV be in Singapore?
Aim for 2 pages, the norm in Singapore. Put your registration and most recent roles on the first page, keep older roles to a line or two each, and use A4 paper. Employers in this field usually check your registration first. CV Atlas warns you when the CV runs longer than usual.
What sections does an allied health CV for Singapore need?
An allied health CV for Singapore needs your contact details, experience, education and registration and licences. In the header, include your nationality and your visa or right-to-work status. Leave out the date of birth. Put the most recent role first and describe each post with the setting, scope and results. CV Atlas applies this structure when you choose the job and the country, and its readiness check lists anything missing.
Related guides
General guides: CVs for Singapore and Allied health & therapy CVs in any country.
Other jobs in Singapore: Doctor, Nurse, Dentist, Pharmacist, Teacher, Engineer, Lawyer, Accountant, Electrician and trades, Care worker, Childcare worker, Social worker, Software engineer.
Allied health CVs for other countries: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Japan.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.