All this is a way of saying: to find a job in Spain, you’ll want to have a résumé written in Spanish.

In addition to a Spanish-language document, Spanish employers will want to see a tightly-written document that doesn’t mince words. Length is important: as in the U.S. and the U.K., your potential Spanish employer generally prefers a CV no more than two pages long.

At the same time, however, include as much of your job history as possible, such as details on your responsibilities and tasks you have performed.

Spanish résumés should also include your passport or ID number at the top, along with your personal contact information. You may wish to include a photograph with your cover letter, also known as an application letter.

The application/cover letter is primarily a formality: mention the job to which you’re applying, as well as a specific vacancy reference number, if applicable. Next, write a brief paragraph that describes your education and relevant work experience: that is, why should the employer want to read your résumé? Keep this short, however, so that the employer will find useful information in the CV.

As with U.K. résumés, don’t forget to check your paper type! You will want to use A4 paper, rather than the American standard 8 ½ by 11 inches.