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Resume and CV guide for Spain

How resumes and CVs are written in Spain: typical length (1–2 pages), photo expectations, date format (DD/MM/YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Spain market.

Spain employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “Currículum”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Spain specifically.

At a glance

Document: Currículum (CV)
Typical length: 1–2 pages
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Phone format: +34 612 34 56 78
Photo: commonly included
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Most common language of application: es

Length expectations in Spain

Two pages is common; one page for junior roles.

Photos

Photos remain common in Spain, though not required.

Professional summary

Four to five lines describing your professional profile.

Education

State the exact title and university; include final project if relevant.

Work experience

Describe responsibilities and results, not just task lists.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, and include DNI/NIE only if asked.

Common sections used in Spain

Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests

General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.

Build for this market

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