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12/11/2008Looking for work in Spain

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Spanish management culture.

Looking for work in another country requires more than just the obvious CV translation. You will be confronted with issues that probably didn't even cross your mind when you decided to go for an international career, but don't underestimate the big impact they can have on the outcome of your adventure! Think for example about the different rules and habits regarding immigration, job application procedures, the selection procedures and the management culture.

Expertise in Labour Mobility has prepared practical fact sheets to support you in your job-hunting abroad. A thorough preparation will give you a head start in the country of your choice. Here is some info on Spain:

Work permits in Spain
• EEA citizens are free to move and work wherever they want to, within the EEA (including Spain). 
• You must apply for a residence permit. This is valid for five years and should be issued within six months of your arrival.
• Contact the Spanish embassy in your home country for more information.
The application procedure in Spain
• Personal contacts, or networking, are the most important route to a job in Spain. 
• The Spanish job centres have a good overview of all available jobs.
• In Spain the Internet is increasing in importance as a medium to look for a job.
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