📸 Headshot Photo Guidelines
🚫 Not Recommended unless specifically requested by the employer.
📋 Mandatory Resume Sections
- Dados Pessoais (Personal Data)
- Objetivo (Objective)
- Experiência Profissional (Experience)
- Formação Acadêmica (Education)
- Idiomas e Cursos (Languages & Courses)
💡 Formatting Checklists
- Limit CV to 1-2 pages, highlighting key project achievements with quantifiable metrics.
- List LinkedIn URL and full Portuguese contact parameters clearly at the top.
Cover Letter Requirements
- Short, engaging introductory email (Carta de Apresentação) explaining career alignment.
Local Hiring Practices & Contract Customs
Recruiting combines HR screening, technical interview rounds, and LinkedIn networking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is traditional in Brazil to include age and city, but marital status is optional.
Only if explicitly requested in the posting. Writing 'References available on request' is standard.
A standard CV in Brazil is typically 1 to 2 pages long. For junior roles, a single page is preferred, while senior candidates can present up to 2 pages of relevant, quantified experience.
Yes, cover letters are highly recommended or required for most positions in Brazil. It should be tailored to the specific role and highlight how your skills align with the company's regional objectives.
If the job description is written in English, submit your CV in English. For local domestic companies, it is best to submit your application in the primary local language or provide a bilingual CV.