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
Spain continues to experience a decline in its manufacturing base, translating into lower exports and lower employment levels in the manufacturing sector.
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Engineering
Electronic equipment and component manufacturing in Spain recently fell by 13 per cent. Growth in the industrial sector was sluggish at best.
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Tourism and Leisure
Entrepreneurs have noted that niche areas of Spanish tourism are seeing the greatest expansion.
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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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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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Financial Considerations
While prices in Spain have increased recently, it is still one of the least expensive Western European countries in which to live.
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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 résumé/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
Spain is a very formal country. Men should wear tailored suits; women should dress fashionably.
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