We are not going to lie: finding a job in Spain is complicated. The unemployment rate is reaching the sky. However, this does not mean it is impossible to find a job here. You can find even a good one. You just need the information, will power and a good amount of luck. We can help you with the first part. So, keep reading to know how to find work in Spain if you come from another country.
The main steps to find a job in Spain
We have made a list with the main steps you need to follow to find a job in Spain. If you follow all of them, you will be closer to find a job here.
Remember that if you are a European Union citizen, you do not need the visa and the process is different for you. However, you can still take the advice we are giving.
- Learn the Spanish language
Spanish people have many abilities. However, in general, speaking English is not one of them. This means that you will try your best to learn basic Spanish in order to live in the country. It is true that you can find a job where you can work in English, or even other languages, but basic Spanish in going to be requested almost always.
So, be aware that speaking English or any other language is a great asset in order to work in Spain and find a new job, but do not forget to learn the language of the place you are going to live in. The other languages can help you to find a job teaching languages, in touristic places or in customer services of different companies.
- Prepare the Curriculum Vitae
To find the job you want, you need to prove you know how to do it. So, if you have expertise in anything, prepare the Curriculum Vitae to get the job you want. Talk about the experience you got in previous jobs or, if you do not have any, prove the hours you volunteer doing that thing. You can even explain how you have been doing that as a hobby and now you are ready to make a living out of it. You have to explain why you are the right choice for the task you are willing to do.
Do not make a basic Curriculum Vitae for every job. Make it personal and adapt it to every job you are applying for. Even if you do not mind where you are going to work, you will have to send a different CV if you are trying to get a job as a waitress than if you are applying for being a teacher. Make as many CVs as positions you are asking for. And send them with a motivation letter.
3. Request a work permit from your country in Spain
Once your Curriculum Vitae is ready, so are you to start applying for a new job in Spain. The important thing to know here is that you must start the process from your country. You are not allowed to get a job in Spain if you do not get the work permit from your country before.
And how can you find a job if you are not in Spain? You have two options:
– Travelling to Spain, ask for a job, do an interview, go back to your country, ask for the permit to work and come back.
– Search for a job online and have the interview online too. Then ask for the permit and come.
- Prepare all necessary documents
Following the same line as the step above, you have to have all the documents ready and in time.
- Obtaining the visa
Once you find someone who is willing to hire you in Spain, you can start the legal procedure to get a visa to work here.
Can I visit Spain and find work without a visa?If you are a European Union citizen you can do it that way. If you are not, we are sorry to tell you that is not possible. You can come as a tourist for three months and make some interviews. But, you will have to go back to your country in order to get the work permit.
If you do not do that, you will be illegally working in Spain. If you carry on like that for two years, you will be entitled to ask for labor arraigo. If you get it, you will be able to legally work in Spain without going back to your country. This is never the advisable way to do it.
Where and how to look for work in Spain?
- Participation in communities and Networking
Networking and recommendations are the best way to find a job.
- Search for work online
There are many websites to find a suitable job and they can even come with the opportunity of having the interview online.
LinkedIn is one online platform perfect to find a job in Spain.
- Employment web pages
InfoJobs is the most recommended one. Everyday, there are lots of jobs in every part of Spain. Even to work remotely.
- Freelance Pages
You can have a go with the freelance pages. Find the one that fits your expertise.
- Public employment services
Do not put a lot of faith in these services, but give them a go.
With all this information, we are pretty sure you are more than ready to start searching a new job in Spain. If you have any doubt, we are here to help you!
