About this template
The Brazil template is a Brazilian CV in Open Sans with a green and yellow flag-inspired accent, used sparingly so the document stays professional. Includes a clear objective line, a Pretensão salarial section when relevant and standard Brazilian header conventions. Suits English-speaking candidates targeting Brazil through subsidiaries of multinational groups or remote roles.
Who is it for?
It fits candidates targeting the Brazilian job market — São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba. Engineers (industry, agribusiness, energy), finance, public sector and corporate profiles who apply to Brazilian employers, Portuguese-operating subsidiaries of multinationals, and bilingual roles where Portuguese-English fluency matters more than polished English alone.
How to use it
The Objetivo profissional opens the document in two to three lines — that is the Brazilian convention, not an Anglo-Saxon personal statement. Pretensão salarial (salary expectation) goes at the bottom if the advert requests it explicitly, in local currency (R$) with mention « negociável ». Reverse chronology. Professional certifications (CRA, CRC, CREA depending on the profession) are expected because Brazil is a regulated-professions country. Indicate migration status if applying from abroad. Mention English level (CEFR B2/C1/C2) — non-trivial differentiator.
Frequently asked questions
Should I write in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes by default for Brazilian employers. European Portuguese is understandable but local phrasings (« pretensão salarial », CLT contract vocabulary) immediately mark the difference. For a French subsidiary in São Paulo, a bilingual EN/PT CV works well. English-only is reserved for multinationals in English-operating mode.
Should I indicate CPF or RG?
Not in the version sent by email or platform — these are sensitive identifiers. The CPF is requested only at the CLT contract signing stage. Indicating migration status is enough: « French citizen — VITEM IX permanent visa » or « Remote work from US/UK ».
How do I position a European or US career path?
Specify prior company size in faturamento (revenue in USD or EUR) and headcount. Brazilian recruiters don't always recognise European groups beyond the CAC 40 / DAX. For an engineer, mention diploma equivalence via the Conselho de Engenharia (CREA) which validates professional practice in Brazil.
