CV Format in Brasil

Every company you are eyeing in Brazil will require you to brief them about your work experience on a few sheets of paper we commonly know in the corporate world as Curriculum Vitae. Although you may have already made one for another company back in your home country, customizing your CV for Brazilian companies can also get you ahead of the competition.

Although Brazilian employers who are professionals in their fields are expected to know how to speak in English, you may want to impress the screening officer by submitting or preparing two versions of your CV, one in English and the other one in Portuguese. CVs in Brazil are very straightforward and do not require to be fancy or colorful.

Here are the necessary parts that should be present in your CV:

Part of your CV	Content
Heading	The heading ‘Curriculum Vitae’ is usually note used. It is important that you include a photo in your CV. Take note to make its size visible enough for your employers. You may also include here your name, emphasized in larger fonts.
Personal Information	This should contain your full name if not yet included in the heading, contact details with international dialing codes, email address, and nationality. This doesn’t need a subheading, and should just be written on top of your document.
Career Objective	Employers will appreciate it if you would share to them your career objective in relation to the position you are applying for.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	List your educational background from your highest education attainment first. You may also include the seminars and trainings you took under this portion. Avoid irrelevant information that may not be value-adding to your application.
Professional Experience / Work History	This is where your employer focuses, make sure you have a consistent structure that includes your job title, the name of your employer, dates, a brief discussion of your job description. Keep it simple and relevant to the current job application.
References	Add here names they may email or call to verify your background. You may list two to three references and their main contact details.

Just take note, keep your CV brief and relevant to the job you are applying for. Keep it neat and have it printed on high-quality paper. Below are samples of CVs in Brazil you may want to check out:

If you have taken education from other countries, it will be a great help to mention it. Give emphasis on the qualities they may require of you and write in the third person in the singular form. Also, note that employers in the country may require you to submit only a 1-pager summary of your CV along with a cover letter, and your detailed CV should be provided upon request or during your interview.