International engineering hubs, financial institutions and global capability centres in Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga frequently advertise roles in English. When applying to an English-language vacancy in Spain, use a clean A4 layout that highlights your relevant achievements while clearly stating your Spanish and English proficiency and qualification details.
| Item | What to verify | Preparation step |
|---|---|---|
| Application language | English job advert or explicit recruiter instruction | Write both the CV and any requested cover letter in English |
| Language proficiency | CEFR levels for English and Spanish | State honest speaking and writing levels plus real certificates |
| PDF text extraction | Accents, dates and section order | Run the browser PDF text check before uploading |
Use A4 formatting and consistent month-and-year dates
Format your English CV on A4 paper with clear section headers and MM/yyyy or month-and-year date ranges. Keep your layout in a single top-to-bottom column when applying through enterprise portals such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.
Make language skills and degree titles easy to verify
Include a dedicated languages section with CEFR levels (A2, B2, C1, C2) for English, Spanish and any other relevant languages. Keep official university and certification names accurate, adding brief parenthetical context only when an international credential needs explanation.
Verify your PDF and portal fields before submitting
Open your exported A4 PDF, check that Spanish characters and accents (á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ) render and extract cleanly in the browser PDF text check, and review every field in the employer's application form.