Thursday, February 24, 2011

Getting a Job in Spain

By Shane Tulston


If you want to live in Spain, you will need information on finding jobs in Spain. The job market may be difficult, depending on your occupation and where you want to live. In general, employment opportunities are more abundant in large cities. Start your search early to meet all the requirements.

Finding a job in Spain

The first step to finding a job in Spain is to decide where you want to live and work. Large cities such as Madrid and Barcelona offer the greatest opportunities. Although you can find jobs in small towns, but a job search in more populated areas is a better bet to find decent paying salary. Make several visits to different cities to help you decide where you want to live.

Spend some time browsing to see what is available and become familiar with the requirements of various employers. Keep in mind that the market can be very competitive for jobs listed on these sites. There could be hundreds of responses for a job opening.

The best way to find a job in Spain is to be physically there to look for one. You will need to visit the country in your job search. A local address can be very useful on your resume. If you have a friend in the region, trying to use their address to make yourself look more stable and a better risk than someone living far away.

You should be able to be contacted by potential employers. Consider a local cell phone in Spain. You can list this number on your resume and be contacted by telephone. Include an e-mail as another way to be contacted. The more details you provide about you, the better your chances of finding a job.

Requirements for employment in Spain

The paperwork you need to work in Spain varies depending on your country of origin. It is easier for residents of countries that are members of the European Union to work in this country as for residents of countries outside the EU. If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, you will need a work permit to work in this country.

There are several types of work permits, depending on the type of work you do and how long you plan to stay in the country. The best way to know what you need in your situation is to contact the Spanish consulate in your country. They can help you with the required conditions.

It may take time to get all the documents necessary to complete your work permit. Do not wait until the last minute to start. Start early to meet all the requirements. If you wait until you are offered a job, you lose the opportunity in May pending the paperwork you need. Other employers will not even consider you without the necessary permit.

If you do not speak Spanish, you may have a little trouble finding a job. It is a requirement with many employers. You will need to have at least some knowledge of the language to find a job. The most common are you speaking Spanish, the easier time you will have to find a job.




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