Working in Europe

The best European country to work in

In order to work in Europe, you must carefully check the conditions of each one of the European countries. Keep in mind that most of the immigration laws are not fixed and change based on domestic needs and foreign relations of countries. In order to choose the best European country to work in, keep this important point in mind, the criterion of a better country is largely relative, meaning that one country may be right for you depending on your circumstances but not for another applicant. Therefore, in order to choose a destination country, you should carefully check the conditions of that country and your conditions, and make sure to consult with expert consultants in this field. The unemployment rate, living expenses, average salary, requirements for getting a permanent residence permit and passport, the level of racism and nationalist attitudes and immigration are among the factors that can be considered in order to evaluate the conditions of the destination country.  According to these indicators, the best European countries to work in are Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and etc…

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• European work visa
• The companion Visa in Europe
• Working in Western European countries
• Needed jobs in Europe
• The amount of salary in Europe
• Employment agencies in Europe

European work visa

Generally, citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and, of course, all EU member countries do not need a work visa in Europe. Citizens of these countries can apply for residence and work permits if they travel to one of the EU countries and find a suitable job. Citizens of other countries must first apply for a work visa in the destination country. In order to get a work visa in Europe each country may have its own requirements. Countries define work visas according to their domestic conditions, such as shortage of skilled labor/Specialized workforce in some fields, depending on the type and qualifications of the visa, different documents are required. Generally, the following documents can be common and general documents:

• application form
• Two photos
• Valid passport
• Residence’s address in the destination country
• Travel insurance
• Employment contract (if there is any)
• Degrees
• Language Certificate

The companion Visa in Europe

Those who apply for a job in Europe, if they are married and want to take their spouse and children with them to the destination country. Fortunately, because the concept of family is important to Europe, allows you to get a visa for them (your companions) as well. Of course, by using a jobseeker visa it is not possible to apply for companion visa at the same time, and when you find the job you are looking for, you can also apply for a residence permit for your family members. Children under the age of 18 are usually included in your case. One of the important issues to be considered in this process is the issue of financial ability. The applicant must show that he/she has the necessary/essential facilities, including appropriate housing and adequate salaries to support his/her family members.

Working in Western European countries

Many Western European countries are a good choice to work in, given the factors mentioned for choosing the right country to live and work in. But one of the questions that is raised is that whether Eastern European countries are suitable for working? Eastern European countries, unlike Austria and Germany, do not offer jobseeker visas; This means that you can’t travel to these countries to find a job and you must have a job offer before traveling.

Another important thing about Eastern European countries is that in most of these countries the unemployment rate is high. In many of these countries, the unemployment rate is over 5%. according to the fact that immigrants are only allowed to work in the jobs that do not have workforce from inside of (within) the country, the high unemployment rate greatly reduces the chances of finding a job.

Most of the Eastern European countries are not economically on the same level with Western European countries, which means that there are fewer job opportunities in these countries.

Needed jobs in Europe

As you know, the world is changing. Social structures, attitudes and desires, as well as human needs, are changing day by day. These changes will have a direct impact on the jobs that are needed by communities. Almost in the last two resent decades, there has been a misconception among the people that only those who have an academic education can find a suitable job and be valuable to the society. This opinion is not very common in the present era(nowadays), and even the education systems of countries tries to teach different skills to those who do not intend to continue their studies at university, by defining and offering practical courses. Through these short-term courses and practical courses, people will enter the Labor market faster. Another issue that can predict the requisite jobs today and in the next decades is the issue of population. As we know, the average age is always increasing and this shows the need for specialists in the field of treatment. In addition, progress in technology and the Internet have increased the need for computer and IT experts. You will see is a list of required jobs in Europe:

• Software engineers
• Data analysis specialists
• mechanical engineer
• Nurse
• Financial advisors
• physicians
• Occupational therapy
• Home nurses
• Psychotherapy
• Sales and trade jobs

The amount of salary in Europe

Domestic policies in European countries are such that, you can be sure that the salary you receive will cover your living expenses. The precise tax system of most of these countries is defined in a way that most people stay in the middle level. Of course, as you are well aware, the amount of the salary you receive is directly related to the type of the job you have, some jobs have a higher average income. Of course, the higher your abilities and skills are, the higher your salary will be. In addition, the more experience you have in a specialty, the higher the amount of income you earn from it will be. The table below shows the average monthly income in European countries in a decreasing order:

Employment agencies in Europe

Employment agencies can play a huge role in finding a job for you in Europe. Thus, you can find your suitable job before entering the destination country using these institutions. Also, when the applicant enters the country on a jobseeker visa, he/she can find a job faster by using these institutions. These institutions have various methods to present their services. For example, in some job search websites, job seekers register their names and apply for a job and companies declare their need for different manpower and skills (both employee and employer use the site). These institutions, by checking the registered information, introduce the applicant who are suitable for a job position to the company, and in some cases, they even carefully consult the person, and prepare him for the next steps, such as interviewing with the company. You will see the names of a number of European employment agencies below:

• Tiger Recruitment
• Adecco
• Laurence Simons
• Approach People Recruitment
• HR Globally Talent
• Volt
• Seuss Recruitment
• European Recruitment