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Resume and CV guide for Chile

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

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

At a glance

  • Document: CV (CV)
  • Typical length: 1–2 pages
  • Date format: DD-MM-YYYY
  • Phone format: +56 9 1234 5678
  • Photo: commonly included
  • Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
  • Most common language of application: es

Length expectations in Chile

Two pages.

Photos

Commonly included.

Professional summary

Three to four lines.

Education

The exact degree title carries weight.

Work experience

Quantify outcomes where you can.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day-month-year dates, seven-digit postcode.

Common sections used in Chile

  • Summary
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Languages

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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