SPANISH CVs, cover letters & more...

Spanish CVs
As always, a solid, well-formatted CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) is essential. Be careful though as the typical format of a Spanish CV may differ dramatically from your country. For instance, education tends to be emphasised first and this includes lists of additional work-related classes/seminars. Also, you should include a passport sized photo with every CV…I personally, have scanned a portrait shot in my CV for greater ease. Check your English-Spanish dictionary for formatting and vocabulary tips. Additionally job portals often have sample CVs attached (see below).

InfoJobs has a suberb resources section, which includes:
- __-- Sample downloadable CVs: (Currículo) A wide sample of CVs for everyone: First job, executives, directors, funcional, classical etc Click to. download sample CVs in Spanish. They also have a sample CV in English and French. The CV section also has other areas, check it out.
- __-- Interview tips (Entrevistas): Tips on preparing for an interview, during the interview, and after the interview.
- __-- Working life (vida laboral): Includes tips for freelances, (eg: how to prepare an invoice) advice (consejos), health in the work place (salud en el trabajo) and much more click here to view.
- __-- Cover letters (Cartas de presentacion): Tips on how to write a successful cover letter. You can download 3 versions: first job, in reply to an advertisement, via an employment agency. Click here to download sample cover letters
- __-- Workers' rights (derecho laboral): Includes contrats (contratos), dismissals (despidos), FAQs and Salaries (salarios) amongst others. Click here to view.