Job Resources
In Argentina, a first good step in a career search is to apply for a job through search firms and online job sites.
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Employment Trends
Job growth is expected to be very low this year, by around just 1 percent, or 156,000 to 235,000 jobs.
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Information Technology
Data centers are cropping up throughout Argentina and many HR departments in the country are adopting cloud computing.
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Engineering
Construction, mining and alternative energy are all areas of growth in Argentina.
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Top Companies
The following list represents companies reporting the largest assets/revenues in the country. More than 400,000 additional corporate profiles can be found in Going Global's Employer Directory.
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Financial Considerations
Argentina’s cost of living has risen due to considerable increases in the prices of goods and accommodations.
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Work Permits/Visas
Argentina has visa waiver agreements with many countries and has no quotas or limits on foreign workers, so long as the immigration requirements are met.
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Resume/CVs
Cover letters should be used to make a first impression in the initial stages of a recruiting or networking process.
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Interviewing Advice
While the interviewee should always arrive on time, it is common for people to be late in Argentina and appointments are not always held in a timely fashion.
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Cultural Advice
Argentina is characterized by its individualistic and competitive culture. Argentines generally stand closer and are more apt to touch each other than Europeans or North Americans will.
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Business and Networking Groups
There are 2,800 registered unions in Argentina and all of the big companies have union representation in their offices.
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