Finding a job in France can be tough but there are a few rules you can follow that will help you land that perfect role. Founder of the Mister Bilingue employment agency Ludovic Martin tells us his five top tips for job hunting in France. It’s no secret that …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.fr/20190115/five-tips-for-finding-a-job-in-france-from-an-expert

Around 1,000 port workers were involved in industrial action this week, when a dockworkers’ union organized a strike and employers responded with a lockout. But in general, workers in Sweden strike much less than in almost every other country in the world. This article is available to Members of The Local. …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190125/why-are-strikes-so-rare-in-sweden

Austria’s right-wing government might defend tough anti-immigration policies but employers were out to attract refugees at a special jobs fair last week as the country faced pressing labour shortages. “Would you like to work in security? Please leave your CV with us” was a typical pitch. The event in Vienna attracted …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.at/20190127/austrian-employers-woo-refugees-amid-labour-shortage

Spain’s unemployment rate dropped in 2018 as the country’s services sector, which includes all-important tourism, generated more jobs, official figures showed Tuesday. At the end of 2018, it stood at 14.45 percent, down from 16.5 percent at end-2017, the national statistics institute (INE) said. That brings the number …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.es/20190129/spains-jobless-queue-shortens-in-2018

There are job vacancies across every region in France, with openings for all kinds of trades. *This is a language learner article* *This is a French language learner article. The words in bold are translated into French at the bottom of the article. France’s economic growth under President Emmanuel Macron hasn’t been …read more Source:: […]

MY SWEDISH CAREER: John-Paul Zaccarini is the first-ever circus professor to lecture at Stockholm University of the Arts. He sat down with The Local to talk about his career, his relationship with Sweden, and everything else from elves to dinner parties. Circus artist Zaccarini was already in love with Sweden when …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190205/i-have-no-idea-what-a-lagom-artist-could-possibly-be

If you’re looking for a break from the rat race in the big city, this remote Breton island of 800 inhabitants offers just that… and a new job. * For language learners: we’ve highlighted some useful vocabulary in this news story. You’ll find the French translations at the bottom of …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.fr/20190205/fancy-getting-away-this-remote-french-island-is-after-a-new-dairy-farmer

Does being paid for skiing sound like a dream come true? A sportswear company is offering just that, and they’re specifically looking for “mediocre” skiers. A company that makes ski-wear, Tenson, advertised a position for “two truly enthusiastic yet mediocre skiers” to test out their products by skiing exactly as they …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190207/mediocre-skiers-sweden-needs-you

If you want to increase your chances of finding work in Sweden over the next five years, it’s worth knowing the professions expected to have high demand for workers. This article is available to Members of The Local. Read more Membership Exclusives here. In a report released on Thursday, the …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190208/these-are-the-most-future-proof-jobs-for-the-next-five-years-in-sweden

A no-deal Brexit could cost more than 100,000 jobs in Germany, hitting the auto and technology industries worst. That’s according to a new study by an economic research centre, which found Germany would be the worst hit EU country when it comes to jobs in the event that the UK leaves …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190211/no-deal-brexit-could-cost-germany-100000-jobs-according-to-study