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The Portuguese CV format — what recruiters in Portugal actually expect

A CV that works at home can fail in Portugal. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Portuguese CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.

The Portuguese rules at a glance

PhotoCommon
Personal detailsCommon
Length & format1–2 pages
What Portuguese recruiters look for

Europass accepted; formal politeness; name certificates explicitly

The #1 mistake applicants make in Portugal

Dutch-style directness

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