This guide is written in English for people applying to jobs in Spain. International companies in Madrid, Barcelona and remote-first hubs often recruit in English, while local employers and public institutions normally expect a currículum vitae in Spanish (or a co-official regional language when specified). Let the job advert decide your language and attachments.
Check the vacancy requirements before formatting
Every employer portal sets its own rules for language, file types and supporting documents. Use the job posting to confirm what is needed before you export your files.
| Decision | What to verify in the vacancy | Your preparation step |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Spanish, English or regional language requirement | Write the entire CV and letter in the requested language |
| Document length | 1 to 2 A4 pages depending on seniority | Put your most relevant recent roles and results on page one |
| Cover letter | Whether a carta de presentación is requested | Explain how your past work matches the role’s requirements |
| Credentials | Specific licences, degrees or language certificates | State the exact title awarded without inventing equivalences |
| Portal submission | Direct PDF upload vs. structured form fields | Review every pre-filled field in the employer’s form |
Format an A4 CV with clear dates and verifiable qualifications
Employers in Spain expect A4 page geometry and reverse-chronological work and education sections. Use standard section headers, MM/yyyy or month-year dates, and concrete bullet points that separate your day-to-day responsibilities from measurable outcomes.
Keep official degree names and professional certifications intact. When translating job titles or explaining foreign qualifications, clarify the scope of your role in plain words rather than substituting a protected Spanish professional title you do not hold.
You can preview an A4 layout in the chronological classic template or read our Spanish-language resume builder options guide to compare available tools.
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Alex Morgan
Product designerProfile
Product designer focused on making complex workflows easier to understand.
Experience
Product Designer · Example Studio
- Mapped the onboarding journey with the support team.
- Designed and tested a clearer account setup flow.
- Documented reusable components for the engineering team.
Skills
Interaction design · Prototyping · Design systems
Everything is asking for attention.
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Decide on photos and personal details with care
Although photographs and personal header details appear on traditional Spanish CVs, many multinational employers and modern hiring teams prefer clean, text-focused layouts. Include only the contact information needed to reach you, and never add national ID numbers (DNI or NIE) unless an employer’s formal onboarding or verified portal explicitly requires them.
List language skills with an objective framework such as CEFR (B2, C1) and name any official certificate only if you have earned it.
Verify your final PDF and portal fields before submitting
Before uploading your application, open the exported PDF to confirm that page breaks, accents, dates and company names are accurate across your CV and carta de presentación.
Use the PDF text check to inspect the text layer extracted from your PDF in your browser, then check the employer’s application fields yourself before sending.
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