Cover Letter Guidelines

Learn how to write cover letters for positions in your target country, including when letters should be sent and what should be included.

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It’s common to include a cover letter (carta de presentación) when submitting a CV. The length of a cover letter may vary with the job offer’s level of specificity and required experience. However, it is best if your cover letter does not exceed one page in length.

Include formal greetings to show respect and professionalism. If you know the name of the hiring manager, address your letter to them. This will increase your chances of having your candidacy considered with attention.

When you know the full name of the recruiter and/or hiring manager, you can start with Estimado/a Sr./Sra. (or Dr./Dra.) LAST NAME(S). If you do not know who to address it to, you can use the following openings: A Quien Corresponda (To Whom It May Concern) or Estimado señor o señora (Dear Sir or Madam). To close, you can use polite terms such as Muy atentamente (kind regards/yours sincerely) or Saludos cordiales (kind regards).

This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by local career experts.