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Austria
Job Resources
There are several ways to find a job in Austria, including online job boards and company websites, as well as more traditional forms of job searching.
Employment Trends
The global economic downturn has brought the Austrian economy into an ever-worsening recession.
Information Technology
Austria IT is experiencing significant profit and employment setbacks in the current global economic crisis.
Engineering
Engineering and automobile companies in Austria posted record-setting profits in recent years, but this did not mean more industrial jobs.
Accounting and Finance
After a difficult period of declining profits and extensive lay-offs, business is looking brighter for Austria's financial industry.
General Business - Sales & Marketing
The most recent Manpower Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) finds Austrian employers ‘cautiously optimistic.’
Tourism and Leisure
Austria is one large picturesque backdrop of a country, making it one of the most tourist-intensive countries in the world.
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.
Business and Networking
Austria has many professional and social networking organizations.
Financial Considerations
In a recent survey by Mercer, Vienna ranked 19th out of the top 50 most expensive cities in the world.
Work Permits/Visas
As Austria is a member of the Schengen Agreement, visitors from other Schengen countries planning to stay in Austria for fewer than 90 days do not need to apply for a visa or entry permit.
Resume/CVs
Since Austria's entry into the European Union in 1995, Austrian résumés/CVs increasingly follow general Western European standards.
Interviewing Advice
When preparing for an interview, it is essential to dress appropriately.
Cultural Advice
It is useful to know some of the basic Austrian expressions, in addition to the German language. A good deal of business is conducted in English.
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