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Job Search, Spanish CV & Cover Letters

Crafting a Spanish-standard CV: work history, skills summary, applying on InfoJobs/LinkedIn, and writing professional cover letters.

ILS Spanish Lab exercises develop conversational skills for everyday life and do not grant official state degrees or accredited diplomas from Instituto Cervantes (DELE, SIELE) or Official Language Schools (EOI).
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Castilian Spanish

«Adjunto mi currículum vitae actualizado con mi experiencia laboral y nivel de idiomas.»

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Expat Practical Handbook

Spanish legal regulations, insider tips, and actionable checklist for «Job Search, Spanish CV & Cover Letters»

Spanish Legal & Regulatory Framework

Governed by Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015 of the Spanish Workers Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores).

Common Expat Pitfalls & Solutions

Negotiating or evaluating job offers in net monthly terms instead of gross annual salary (Salario Bruto Anual).
Official contracts always state gross annual salary (SBA), distributed across 12 or 14 payments (pagas extras).
Starting work without prior electronic registration (alta) in Social Security.
Employers are legally required to register new hires in Social Security before their start hour.

Step-by-Step Action Plan & Checklist: Job Search, Spanish CV & Cover Letters

1. Social Security Number
Obtain your personal NUSS via the Import@ss government portal.
2. Work Authorization
Verify that your TIE residency card explicitly allows employment.
3. Probationary Period
Check trial period limits stipulated in your industry collective bargaining agreement (Convenio).