Tips for Finding a Job in Italy
Are you thinking of working in Italy? Take a peek into what you might expect out there!
Job Seeking Tips
If teaching English is not what you would like to do in Italy, here are tips that can help:
> Try to sound confident in yourself and the skills you have to offer.
> Have someone translate your CV to Italian. If you do not know that much Italian, it would be worth the expense to hire a professional translator.
> Be honest about how well you speak or understand Italian because prospective employers will certainly will put you to the test during the interview.
> Check out local and regional newspaper job listings and visit companies personally. People usually remember faces more than names. Making a personal impression on a probable employer can offer benefits over the long term.
> As well, ensure that all your university degrees and certificates have been properly translated to Italian. This will show how committed you are to blending in with the local culture, and to finding finding work.
> Majority of European university degrees are now accepted by Italian employers. However, should you have your degree from, say, the United States, you may have to get in touch with a local university and determine what its equivalent in Italy is.
Rome
Certainly, where you should search for a job is closely related to what type of work you do and the industry you would like be part of. People automatically think of Rome when they think of Italy. Located in Rome are so many diplomatic missions, international media foreign offices, as well as plenty of companies from the service sector. Moreover, Rome is home to a large international airport and various international schools, which may be a deciding factor for those who intend to move with their families.
Milan
If you work in the banking sector, Milan could be the best your best bet. Notwithstanding the economic crisis that has affected the finance sector, Milan remains one of the world’s biggest financial centers. And even if there’s a recession ongoing, earners in Milan have brought country the highest average income on a yearly basis. It is where the Italian stock exchange is based, and several international banks have branched out here as well. Nowadays, Milan has become the leading exporter of garments and textiles in all of Italy. Of course, it’s common knowledge all those internationally famous fashion brands like Versace and Prada are mainly headquartered here.
Sicily and Sardinia
Lastly, if your intention is to eventually become self-employed and have a tourism-oriented business, you should consider Sicily and Sardinia. The two islands may be already overflowing with tourism offices and hotels, but if you are certain that you can offer something unique to the local market, then it is surely worth a shot. But note that in order to be self-employed, you must first obtain legal resident status, and you will have to pay for your own social security and health insurance, and for your future employees.