In Spain, job applicants should prepare a cover letter and a résumé/CV, as well as have copies of grades, certificates and reference letters on hand. The copies should not be sent with the cover letter and résumé/CV, but the employer may request them at some point in the recruitment process. Applicants may include a photograph with the résumé/CV, provided that it represents the applicant well and is a quality photo.

Spanish companies frequently ask an applicant to submit to a personality or skill test.