Before you search
Check whether you need a work permit.
This depends on your personal situation: a professional can tell you what to do in your case. → Ask for a consultation
Then get your NIE (NIE guide) and your Seguridad Social number (Bank and doctor guide). You will need them to sign a contract.
The Spanish CV
- Write it in Spanish and adapt it to each job ad.
- Keep it short and clear.
- Write your level of Spanish and other languages.
- You can create it for free with Europass, the official European tool: Europass, create your CV.
Where to look
- Empléate and SEPE job offers: the public employment service. It links to the Empléate portal, where you register so companies can find you.
- EURES: the European portal to look for jobs across Europe.
Practical tips
- Apply to many job ads and answer quickly.
- Prepare for the interview in Spanish, even with a few simple sentences.
- Be wary of anyone who asks you for money to give you a job.
- If you want to work for yourself, read the Taxes guide.