Frequent Asked Questions - FAQs

1 - What is the best way to apply for a job at cvempleo.com?
The most effective way to apply is via our website. Your application will be automatically included in our database and hence will instantly become available to all cvempleo.com recruitment partners. Our website, in other words, is where all cvempleo.com recruitment partners can access all available CVs. That is its key advantage. If you are applying for a specific recruitment campaign, your CV will also be forwarded directly to the recruitment officer in charge of filling the position. To submit your CV click here.

2 - How much does it cost?
Nothing. It is free for applicants.

3 - Have you a priority service?
Yes. We have apriority service to speed-up your application, named Offshore Plus.
To learn more about our priority service go to:
http://www.cvempleo.com/suscr_offshore_eng.htm

4 - How long does it take to fill out the application form?
Iit will take you about 15 minutes to submit the Request Form. You will receive a confirmation email before you start filling out the CV Online form. We advise you to write down your CV in a separate file and then copy and paste the text into the appropriate fields on the form.

5 - Can I change my CV after submitting it?
You will be provided by a Login and Password to enter to the system. So, you can access the last version of your CV in our database to update it.

7 - I have just posted my CV on your site. How can I be sure you have registered it?
Once you finish filling out and submitting the form, a confirmation message should appear on your screen telling you we have received your application. You can enter again to the system to find your CV Online form if you want to update it.

8 - How long does it take to get feedback on my application?
We are currently receiving a large number of applications, and are therefore unable to reply to each candidate individually.
If you are matchinf a specific vacancy, you can expect a reply within three to four weeks if your profile matches our requirements. If you do not hear from us within that period, it is fairly safe to assume we have not short-listed your application for that vacancy. We will, however, keep your CV in our database.
If you have started a recruitment process, you should get a reply at most two weeks after your last interview.

9 - Is it necessary to have an email address in order to apply to cvempleo.com?
Yes. It is necessary to have a valid email address. . We advise you about do not use the email address provide by your current emmployer. Therefore, it is important that you give us a personal email that you consult frequently. If you don't have an email address, may sites (such as Hotmail, Yahoo) offer free access to this type of service

10 - How can I be sure somebody will read my CV?
When you apply at cvempleo.com, your CV will be automatically included in your database, which recruitment officers scan for suitable profiles on a regular basis. However, your CV may not match any of the vacancies open at a given point in time.

11 - I have already applied on the website. There is a new vacancy that interests me. Should I apply specifically for that position?
If your profile suits the position, your application will be selected by us from our database.

12 - How long does the recruitment process take?
About six weeks once it gets underway. But it can vary according to the type of job, the employer (headquarters, subsidiaries, etc.) and the candidate (who may be working abroad, finishing his or her studies, etc.).

13 - There is no way of uploading my original CV into your form. Are you not missing out on interesting information about candidates’ personalities?
We have security and efficiency-related reasons not to offer candidates the possibility of attaching CVs. You can only copy and paste content from your CV into the form. The form, however, is comprehensive enough to allow recruitment officers to shortlist candidates. They will ask you for your CV at your first interview.

14 - How long do you keep CVs in your database?
In all cases, we keep applications for one year. When your CV is removed from our database, we will send you an e-mail to let you know.

15 - I am having technical problems submitting my application. What can I do?
This system is designed for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator (version 4 or newer in both cases), in Windows, Macintosh and Unix-Linux environments. You need to use one of these versions to submit your application. If a recurring problem occurs while you are using one of the above browsers, however, try to use another computer in a different network if possible.

16 - The site is in English, but mi mother language is other. What language should I use to fill my CV Online?
We use the english language as universal language on the industry, even when our mother language is the spanish.

17 - Is the recruitment process the same in all recruitment campaigns?
No. Some partners require special applications, i.e. some require the candidate to read and accept special conditions prior to be considered as an applicant.

18 - Is recruitment at cvempleo.com centralised?
Yes. The recruitment process in cvempleo.com is fully centralised through our web site and headquarter.

19 - What profiles do you typically look for?
One of the cvempleo.com’s main features is its diversity. Our partners employ staff in over 900 different profiles, so people from a huge variety of professional backgrounds can find diverse and exciting careers with us.

20 - What are the starting salaries?
Starting salaries at are in line with the internal policies of the companies that are consulting cvempleo.com.
So your salary will depend on your profile (i.e. qualifications, training, etc.), experience (work domestic or abroad experience, etc.) and your specific skills.