The advantages of working abroad are obvious - this and good income, and the opportunity to gain experience, a unique chance to visit new cities and countries. Employment in Europe will help you obtain a residence permit, and in the future permanent residence and, if desired, citizenship. But is it possible to find a job abroad in 2019 without absolutely knowing foreign language or knowing only its basics?
The answer is yes, it is possible, but it will be unskilled, often temporary work, possibly unofficial and, accordingly, with a low level of pay. In any case, you will need the minimum basics of conversational speech. There are special training programs for this.
Competition for unskilled work in the European Union countries is quite high among Europeans themselves, so it is very difficult for applicants from the CIS countries to get into this market. And many states do not issue work visas to such workers at all. If only seasonal types of work, the principle is to come, plow and be kind enough to return to your homeland. In addition, the employer will always give preference to a European or a citizen of the country in order to avoid problems with the law and the costs of obtaining the necessary documentation.
So, to summarize, we can highlight the following unpleasant aspects for job seekers in Europe without knowledge of the language:
The last point needs to be discussed in more detail. If you do take a solid decision to go abroad for work, then the minimum that needs to be done is to protect yourself from all kinds of scammers and troubles. Perhaps the only way to find a job is to choose a special company or agency that will take care of all the paperwork and help you settle in a new place. And this is where the greatest danger lies. It’s easy to stumble upon charlatans, and you can end up penniless in a foreign country without relatives or friends, and without speaking the local language.
The ideal option would be to find an intermediary under the patronage of friends or someone who has experience working with this company. If there are none, then you need to spend quite a long time on the Internet in search of a suitable agency. Pay attention to various details, the quality of the site, the cost of services, the legality of paperwork, the reality of the expected wages, compare and analyze. Be sure to visit thematic forums and groups in social networks, communicate with people and draw conclusions.
All these actions will not give a 100% guarantee, but the risks of being deceived will become much lower.
Today in this article we will talk about working abroad for Russians without intermediaries. I found current job offers, vacancies for 2017. See all the countries in which you will find work for Russians below. Fresh vacancies without intermediaries and even without knowledge of the language.
If you don’t know a foreign language, it will be quite difficult for you to find a job abroad, but it is possible. In addition to Russians, people from Africa and Asia also apply for the position of ordinary workers. There is practically no shortage of workers, which is why labor abroad is so cheap for visitors from other countries.
If you know English, it’s not difficult to find a vacancy. If you are a teacher, doctor, manager, then you will find yourself a job with wages 6 – 12 thousand euros. People who work and have a specialty in the IT field are more highly valued. A programmer abroad receives about 150,000 – 350,000 euros every year.
Programming. A very promising and in-demand profession abroad. Why not create your own website or application that will make money?
There are others no less profitable occupations on the Internet, which can turn a hobby into good earnings. The main thing is to find what interests you and actively move towards your goal. This is the only way you will find work abroad for Russians and will have other sources of income as support.
In order to get a legal job in Europe it is necessary to obtain a special permit, which may cause a number of difficulties for residents of the CIS countries:
Firstly, you shouldn’t focus your attention on all European countries at once. You need to focus your choice on two or three countries, depending on personal preferences and foreign language skills. Using all kinds of information sources, best of all the Internet, you need to study local peculiarities on employment of immigrants. Including using the website. It would be a good idea to join local communities on social networks and visit forums with a corresponding focus.
Secondly, you need to pay attention to the reality of finding a legitimate job. For example, the procedure for obtaining a work permit in England is one of the most difficult in Europe. Even first-class foreign specialists from the CIS countries are not always able to obtain a work visa.
It is much easier to find a job in the Czech Republic or Poland. Due to the outflow of young personnel to more prosperous countries of the European Union, the labor market is open for qualified foreigners. To find a job in Germany, education must correspond to the needs of the applicant, that is, a person with a legal education will never get a job as an electrician.
When choosing a European country to work in, one of the most important factors is the level of average wages. The highest monthly wages are in Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain and the Scandinavian countries. They receive the least in the Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe.
Naturally, all the above aspects relate only to official employment. Europe also has a large informal labor market. But that's a completely different story.
Irina Davydova
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According to statistics, Russians most often go to Germany and Spain, Israel and Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece and the USA in search of work. There are also those who want to work in New Zealand and Australia. Those who come not on a work visa, but “at random”, in Russian, have a difficult time - unskilled labor is not paid so highly. But qualified specialists don’t eat honey with spoons either—most professions require recertification.
Who can get a job abroad, and what kind of salaries attract Russians?
They remain in high demand in many countries. These include: Austria and Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong and Germany, Ireland, India, Hungary, New Zealand and Norway, Slovenia, Singapore and Slovakia.
Average salary — 44000-57000 $/year.
These specialists (in different fields) are needed almost all countries of the world .
From all industries The most actively recruited workers are in the automotive industry, the oil and gas industry, and the aerospace industry.
For example, the Austrian list of vacancies for mechanics, technicians and other engineers includes 23 specialties, including even specialists in cooling and heating systems. And thanks to the new employment system, the chances of potential foreign workers getting a job have increased significantly.
Regarding salary , its average size is about $43,000/year.
Preference in different countries of the world, of course, are given to people with experience, education, knowledge of modern systems, equipment and PCs, and also subject to fluency in at least English. Knowledge of the country's language will be a key advantage.
Highly specialized specialists with more than 2 years of experience and a 2nd higher education diploma are invariably in special demand.
In most countries of the world, you will have to confirm the diploma you received, undergo testing and recertification. And in the USA or Canada you will also have to work in a residency for 2-7 years (note - like our residency). But then you can live comfortably and enjoy your salary.
In the countries described above it is from 250,000 to 1 million $/year.
In Germany, a doctor can count on $63,000/year, and in New Zealand, anesthesiologists, surgeons, psychologists and physiotherapists are very welcome, who are paid from $59,000/year. In Finland, dentists and maxillofacial surgeons are needed, but in Denmark there is such a shortage of doctors that they will even help with the legalization of a foreign diploma.
Nowadays, these specialists are needed almost everywhere. From systems engineers and analysts to database administrators, programmers and website developers themselves.
In principle, these specialists earn good money in Russia, but if you want more, then pay attention, for example, to the vacancies offered for computer security specialists. They really receive fantastic salaries (more than $100,000/year) and are required in all developed countries.
However, do not forget about taxes. In particular, in the USA, 40% will be deducted from your salary, and in Europe - about 30% with an income of $55,000/year.
Of course, being just a “cool hacker” is not enough. English should bounce off your teeth. That is, you have to practically think on it.
Well, of course, there is an eternal shortage of specialists in this area. True, this is due to their career growth, and not with the lack of teachers.
How much do they pay? In European countries (Germany, England, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands), a teacher’s salary is 2500-3500 euros/month, in Luxembourg – more than 5000 euros/month.
A teacher in France, Finland, Italy and Slovenia, Portugal and Norway will receive up to 2500 euros/month. And in Estonia, the Czech Republic or Poland it’s even less - about 750 euros.
To work abroad, you cannot do without an international certificate (note - EFL, TEFL, ESL, TESL and TESOL), with which you will get a job anywhere.
And don’t forget about Asia (Korea, Japan, etc.)! Teachers there are paid very well.
Foreigners are most often hired for this “specialty” in Turkey and Egypt, Spain/Italy and Tunisia.
The work is hard (even at a resort), very exhausting, and Bad mood prohibited and unacceptable.
Speak English you are obliged to perfection. And if you also know German, French and Italian, then you won’t be priced out.
Salary… small. But stable. About 800 euros/month. For an animator with experience - 2200 euros/month.
By the way, Russian animators at the most famous resorts are preferred for their ingenuity, mobility, and talent - to ignite the audience and involve them in the game.
Nothing is impossible for this profession.
Our tough Russian truck driver can easily find a job in almost any European country if he has a category “E” license, speaks perfect spoken English and has completed the required 2-month internship.
How much money? A truck driver earns $1300-2000/month.
One of the most popular and sought-after professions in many countries.
In Russia there are a bunch of lawyers, but there is nowhere to work. And in some countries, a qualified lawyer - even during the day, as they say...
For example, in Italy these are the richest people in the country. The most in demand there are car lawyers, notaries (with an income of more than 90,000 euros/year), and divorce specialists. So, if you are a lawyer, have studied the language and laws of Italy, and are hungry for the sea and a big salary, it’s time for you to go to the south.
Always a popular profession. And everywhere.
In Germany, for example, (if you speak German) tilers and installers, masons and interior decorators are required.
Salary: from 2500 euros - for specialists, 7-10 euros / hour - for auxiliary workers and unskilled personnel.
They are expected in the following countries: Australia, Canada and Finland, New Zealand, Ireland and India, Slovenia, Singapore, Norway, Sweden.
The shortage of pharmacists is now acute almost all over the world - both in large reputable companies and in small pharmacies.
Salary can reach $95,000/year.
The demand for this profession is also great all over the world. And even in Russia. True, we pay much less.
In Ireland, there are few vacancies and many restrictions (approx. age 18-36 years, English/language, etc.), and the salary is about $250/week.
In the USA, a nanny earns about $350/week from the age of 21, and perfect English is not required, because most often our nannies work for immigrants from Russia or the former USSR.
In an English-speaking family, you can (if you know the language and have a driving license) earn up to $500/week.
IN banking sector Experienced specialists are needed everywhere. And, if you can boast of a specialized diploma and excellent knowledge of the language, then you are welcome in all developed countries of Europe - for risk assessment, for making forecasts, for analyzing company data, etc.
Regarding salary , you will have an income of 3,000 euros/month (on average).
It is better to start conquering foreign economic Olympus from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
And in Ireland you can get a job as an accountant even if you do not know international accounting standards.
To find this vacancy, you don’t even need to go for an interview - it will take place over the phone.
Another thing is the license. Sometimes to get it you have to fly to exams (note - in English!) in another country.
In the absence of proper experience, usually crewing companies offer contracts that are substantial in terms of time - up to 9-10 months. Moreover, a foreigner does not have to count on a permanent contract - only a temporary one.
Maximum salary , for example, a senior mechanic - 500 $/day (with a successful combination of circumstances and a long contract), but most often the average earnings of our sailor abroad is about 1600-4000 $/month, depending on qualifications.
Most often, “our brother” can be found in Norway, where Russian specialists are valued.
Note: Reputable companies do not advertise vacancies on the Internet. As a last resort - on personal websites.
Work on farms.
This “hack job” abroad is in (not very high, by the way) demand among our students, who want to see the world and earn money for a new iPhone.
As a rule, this job involves picking vegetables, berries or flowers somewhere in Sweden, England, Denmark or Poland for $600-1000/month. True, you will have to work 10-12 hours a day with one day off.
And without knowledge English language They won’t even hire you to dig up potatoes.
And in Denmark you can get a job as a laborer on a farm for 3,500 euros/month.
In other words, a servant.
The easiest way to get a job in this very dusty job is in the USA, England, Germany and Canada. Food and accommodation are paid for, of course, by the employer.
You will be given a day off once a week (and not always), and your income depends on many factors (location, knowledge of language, country, etc.), on average - from 700 to 2500 $/month.
And most importantly, note:
Whatever your reasons for going abroad to work, pack your bags only after concluding a contract or on a work visa. Private invitations can result in a lack of salary, and sometimes even more serious consequences.
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Finding a job is not an easy task, especially in the current unfavorable economic conditions. In honor of the launch of its job search service, the European resource Tech.eu has prepared a list of ten sites that will help you find a place in the European sun if, for any reason, you want to go to work in the EU.
Launched in 2009, a recruiting platform matches people looking for work with vacancies using algorithms for linguistic parsing of vacancies and resumes. They claim to have 1.75 million users. Jobs are available in eight countries.
Founded in 2010, a job search system that collects job advertisements from thousands of sites. Available in 11 countries, you can filter jobs by salary, location, category, and more.
A platform for posting tasks and offering your services (freelance exchange), where the cost of completing tasks starts from $5. Received investments worth $50 million.
A platform calling itself “Cupid for Careers.” Designed to provide young professionals with work in startups. Founded in 2011, and has already received $3.1 million in investments in November 2014.
It stands for “Teamwork Across Global Offices” (Teamwork from globally located offices). Freelance exchange with the ability to join teams. Four languages available.
The service is primarily designed for university students and graduates. Founded in 2009. Eight languages available.
The service is designed for university students and graduates, job seekers in UK. In 2014, he entered into a deal with Vodafone in order to expand his field of activity to other European countries.
Founded in 2013, working with vacancies in Germany and the UK. Algorithmically selects the best vacancies based on experience and skills.
If you want to work for gaming giants Supercell and Rovio, then this service is for you. Here you can find work in companies involved in the Finnish gaming industry.
