Italy Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  Introduction

  Employment prospects

  Italy has  an unemployment rate of 12% in June 2013, a 36 year high for the country.

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  Qualifications

  What qualifications are needed to work in Italy?

  The most important qualification for working in Italy is the ability to speak Italian.

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  Job hunting

  How to look for a job in Italy

  Job hunting includes the following resources:

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  Employment Agencies

  Public and Private Employment Agencies

  Job seekers in Italy should register at the nearest employment office ( ufficio di collocamento) of the government employment service ( Sezione Circoscrizionate per l’Impiego).

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  Internet

  Looking for a job on the Internet

  The rapid development of the Internet has led to a huge increase in the number of online recruitment agencies and job search sites.

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  Seasonal Jobs

  Types of seasonal jobs in Italy

  Seasonal jobs ( lavoro stagionale) are available throughout the year in Italy, the vast majority in the tourist industry.

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  English Teachers & Translators

  Getting a job as an English teacher

  There’s a high demand for English teachers, translators and interpreters in the major cities in Italy, particularly in Rome and the north of the country.

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  Social Security

  The Italian social security system

  Italy has an extensive social security ( previdenza sociale) system covering the vast majority of the population.

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  Unemployment Benefit

  Getting money when you loose your job

  There are various kinds of unemployment benefit ( indennità di disoccupazione), as detailed below.

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