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Resume and CV guide for Colombia

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

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

At a glance

Document: Hoja de vida (CV)
Typical length: 1–2 pages
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Phone format: +57 300 123 4567
Photo: commonly included
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Most common language of application: es

Length expectations in Colombia

Two pages is common.

Photos

Photos are widely included.

Professional summary

Four to five lines describing your professional profile.

Education

State the completed title; add the registration number if the profession is regulated.

Work experience

Include responsibilities plus measurable results.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, six-digit postal code.

Common sections used in Colombia

Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Languages
References

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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