I'm a Saudi national. What do private-sector recruiters look for on my CV?

They look for clear evidence that you can do the job: relevant training, work experience, English ability and professional skills. Show your nationality in your personal details, because many employers run programmes or targets for hiring Saudi talent. These localisation (Saudisation) schemes have their own rules, which change, so check the official government portal if you need details.

Strong content includes:

• Internships, co-operative training and on-the-job training programmes, with tasks and results.
• Certifications linked to your target role.
• Projects from university that resemble real work.
• English level, shown with a test score if you have one.
• Part-time or volunteer work that shows reliability and customer service.

Keep it to one or two pages, with a summary naming the role you want. Write "Nationality: Saudi" in your header using the builder's optional nationality field.