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Resume and CV guide for Brazil

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

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

At a glance

Document: Currículo (CV)
Typical length: 1–2 pages
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Phone format: +55 11 91234 5678
Photo: commonly included
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Most common language of application: pt

Length expectations in Brazil

Two pages; one page for entry-level.

Photos

Commonly included, especially outside multinationals.

Professional summary

Three to five lines summarising your professional profile.

Education

State whether the course is complete or in progress.

Work experience

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Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, CEP postcode in the address.

Common sections used in Brazil

Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Courses
Languages
Interests

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

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