Work in Europe

The most common ways to immigrate to Europe are to find a job, to be accepted to study at an academic institution or to open a business.

How to work in Europe legally?

In order to work in Europe you will, of course, need a work permit. This visa grants temporary residency and is granted through the specific workplace for the time you are supposed to work for the company. In order to get this permit, you must attend a job interview and be accepted by a certain company while you are still living in your country of origin, so that by the time you arrive, the company will make sure that you can work legally. For this to happen, in most European countries the company will be required to convince the local offices that it specifically needs an employee like you and that it does not have enough local employees with the same specialization and similar skills. Once you get the visa, you can fly with peace of mind and be employed anywhere in Europe.

There are many international companies that are looking for employees with English at a high level and a good education, especially in the field of high-tech, but not only. So the chance of finding a job in Europe is not bad. Of course, you will need a resume in English (and if you are looking in a specific country, for example in Slovakia, then preferably in the local language as well), and a relevant LinkedIn profile.

In addition, you can contact local companies that have collaborations around the world and go through them for relocation. The advantage of this way is that the company will take care of coming up with all the certificates for you and you won't have to bother with it.

Where to look for a job in Europe?

Through international companies that have a representative office in your country of origin, or companies that have a branch in Europe - there are a large number of high-tech companies and also companies in other fields that have branches around the world. It is definitely worth trying to get accepted to one of the company's branches in Europe, if you want to relocate there. At the same time, remember that this process may take time and requires patience. Most of the companies are interested in people who have already gained experience and of course they have English at a native level.

Through public or government bodies - there are quite a few bodies that send thousands of messengers and volunteers throughout Europe every year. For example: the Jewish Agency sends messengers dealing with education, or the Ministry of Defense sends security and defense workers. If this interests you or you have experience in the field, you can apply and join one of these delegations.

Social Networks. First of all, LinkedIn, but also in Facebook groups abroad. There are jobs posted that may suit you. You should follow groups which you intend to immigrate to, and you can also introduce yourself in a post, tell about your professional experience and check with the members of the group where you should look. Also find out what professions are in demand in different countries, maybe there are advantages to your field in a different country than the one you thought about? Remember that after you have a visa, it is easier to stay in Europe elsewhere and change jobs within the continent.

My partner found a job in Europe - but what will I do there?

If one of the spouses has a job, and it's more difficult for the other to find a suitable place, it might be worth starting from school! Most of the time, people are debating between studying the local language or higher studies in the English language. Here it must be remembered that studies in the local language are often free or subsidized, which is an important consideration. In most countries, the course for learning the local language is very cheap, so you can start with language studies and then progress to free or cheap higher education. Also, if your plan is to settle in a certain country anyway, there is a big advantage to one of the spouses knowing the language, because those who work have less free time for studies, of course. On the other hand, if one of you is entitled to a work visa and the other is entitled to a student visa, because he is studying higher studies at a recognized institution in Europe (even if it is in English), then even if the first loses his job for any reason, your temporary resident status will be guaranteed by the student spouse.

In conclusion, if your dream is to relocate to Europe, don't give up on it. Open your mind, be creative and find the safest and most efficient way to get where you want. Even if it takes time - it is important that you do it legally and do not risk working without permits. We at Rstate can advise you on the whole issue of finding a job in Slovakia.