Networking Overview

Learn the best ways to utilize professional associations, social networks and other contacts to find a job in your target country. Below is a brief excerpt from this section:  

Finding direct contacts that can connect you with professional opportunities is an essential part of job hunting in Spain. Networking is key in positioning your profile in a specific area and industry.

You should invest up to 80% of your time networking, both by attending professional events and face-to-face meetings and by promoting your personal brand online. Social media is a useful and quick way to find professional communities around you and to start networking in your field.  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can all help you find professional groups and communities in your region. These sites have become particularly useful for experts, consultants, creative freelancers and independent professionals to connect with peers and discover events and opportunities online. 

LinkedIn, a social network for professional relations, is an essential tool for job networking in Spain. Many firms, organizations and professional communities use LinkedIn to recruit and connect with dynamic and engaged professionals.

During your job search, make sure to be ‘professionally present’ on social media, updating your professional profiles regularly and following any topics and news relevant to your industry or area of specialization. For example, use hashtags strategically to connect with other users in your sector.

This is just a brief sample of the extensive information in the GoinGlobal Spain Career Guide, which is carefully researched and regularly updated by local career experts.

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