Job Resources
In Spain, not all jobs available are published by conventional means which represent only about 60 percent of the actual employment possibilities.
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Employment Trends
The economic forecast for Spain this year is bleak indeed. Unemployment is expected to reach 24.3 percent.
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Information Technology
There are many IT professions where demand exceeds supply and it is one of the few bright spots in Spain's economy.
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Engineering
Spain is a world leader when it comes to clean and renewable energies.
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Accounting and Finance
The finance sector has largely recovered and is expected to offer the best job opportunities this year.
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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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Work Permits/Visas
The type of visa or work permit required to visit, study or work in Spain depends largely upon both the applicant's citizenship and his or her desired length of stay.
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Resume/CVs
In Spain, job applicants should prepare a cover letter and a resume/CV (curriculum vitae), as well as have copies of grades, certificates and reference letters on hand.
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Interviewing Advice
The language for business in nearly the entire country of Spain is Castilian Spanish, except in the south.
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Cultural Advice
Life in Spain may be best characterized by its unhurried pace. Although often delayed, things eventually get done.
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Business and Networking
One of the main ways to contact a company regarding employment is through an acquaintance who can provide a first interview.
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