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01/11/2011Finding a job in Barcelona

Finding a job in Barcelona Looking for a job in Barcelona? Here are Expatica's tips to get you started on your search for work when living overseas.

The economic crisis has had a huge impact on Spain and finding work in Spain. However, Barcelona is one of the largest international cities in the world, so finding a job there may be easier than in other parts of the country.

Even if you don't know Spanish, you can usually find a job at a bar or a restaurant (waitressing, dishwashing, food delivery). If you have a good command of English, you can apply for a job in telesales, as an English teacher, or as an au pair. Do you have a good working knowledge of Spanish? Then the job opportunities in Barcelona may be quite diverse for you. Below you'll find several ways you can look for a job in Barcelona:

Finding a job

Recruitment agencies

Some agencies might ask you to do extra tests, depending on the job skills required. Finally, the agency will look for a suitable job that will match your interests. Click here to find a list of agencies located in Barcelona, but among the most well-known are www.manpower.es, www.pageinterim.es, www.allbecon.es, www.select.es.

The press
Check out the two English magazines for Barcelona - The Metropolitan and Barcelona Connect. Barcelona Metropolitan is a free magazine that is published monthly where you can find job offers directed especially at expats. Barcelona Connect has online offers as well - www.barcelonaconnect.com/classifieds. Spanish newspapers like La Vanguarda (with a job section here) and El Pais (with a job section here) can also be very helpful.

Online search
There are many Spanish websites that people find handy when looking for a job. Here are some employment websites: 
jobs.expatica.com/spain/home.html
www.infojobs.net 
www.monster.es 
www.Linq.es     
www.redtalent.com 
barcelona.xpatjobs.com 
www.jobsinbarcelona.es - for English speakers 
www.lingobongo.com - for English teaching positions 
www.loquo.com - visit the jobs section 
www.educajob.com - job offers related to the education sector
www.aupairinternacional.com/aupairworld.htm - au pair jobs

Direct contact
If you are interested in a particular company, do not hesitate to contact them, either by phone, e-mail or in person. With your CV, good qualifications and positive attitude, you might have a chance to find a job this way too.

Looking for work in Barcelona and the rest of Spain? Use Expatica Job Search to get there.

 

Veneta Krumova / Expatica

Sources:
barcelonaconnect.com
movingtobarcelona.com
barcelona-online.com
barcelona-tourist-guide.com
barcelona.xpatjobs.com
italianiabarcellona.com
jobsinbarcelona.es
going2barcelona.com
barcelonafied.com/archives
xbarcelona.com
costablancauncovered.com
 



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