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If you are going to seek employment in Spain, it is worthwhile making some investigations into the job market before you decide where you are going to take up residence. Unemployment in some rural areas is still quite high, while in other parts there is a shortage of labour and good opportunities in the leisure and entertainment industries.
Without doubt the best plan is to have a firm job offer before you move to Spain. The internet and Spanish newspapers are a good source of job vacancies, and it would also be wise to look in on employment agencies when you are visiting Spain prior to your move. If you are buying a new-build property, it often takes from 6 months up to as much as 2 years to complete the purchase, and this time could be well spent looking for a job. Knowledge of Spanish is not essential for all jobs although it will open up many more opportunities and generally increase your quality of life in Spain. Language courses for foreign residents are available in most large towns in Spain but making a start before you go will greatly enhance your speed of learning and confidence when you arrive. However, if you are in Spain and looking for a job, then you can improve your prospects by looking in the right places. The Instituo Nacional de Empleo runs government employment offices, there are 700 offices throughout Spain listing permanent and temporary jobs, both local and national. There are many British-run businesses in the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol, as well as British social clubs; these may also be a good place to ask for advice or information about the local job market.
There are no restrictions on EU nationals working within the EU, although if you enter Spain without a pre-arranged position you must register with the Spanish national employment office as a job seeker. This registration will allow you to remain in Spain for six months while seeking employment. For non-EU nationals the procedure is rather more complicated, and you should contact the Spanish Consulate in your country of residence for accurate information. Non-EU nationals will require a visa that will be granted after your work permit is approved, your prospective employer must submit the application for the work permit.
"Living and Working in Spain A Survival Guide" by David Hampshire, published by Survival Books.
The information contained in this document does not constitute a legal contract or legal advice and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information. No claims against Eden Villas relating to information provided herein will be entertained
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