Country guide
The Costa Rican CV format — what recruiters in Costa Rica actually expect
A CV that works at home can fail in Costa Rica. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Costa Rican CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The Costa Rican rules at a glance
PhotoOptional
Personal detailsLimited
Length & format1–2 pages
What Costa Rican recruiters look for
Bilingual EN/ES CV a big plus; languages prominent in tourism
The #1 mistake applicants make in Costa Rica
Spanish-only for international hotels
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