Job Resources
There are several ways to find a job in Austria, including online
job boards and company websites, as well as more traditional forms
of job searching. |
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Business and Networking
Groups
Austria has many professional
and social networking organizations. |
Employment Trends
Austria’s economy enjoys a
long-held reputation of being among the most vigorous in Europe. |
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Financial
Considerations
In a recent survey by Mercer,
Vienna ranked 19th out of the top 50 most expensive cities in the
world. |
Information Technology
The entire market for IT and
telecommunications in Austria is expected to grow steadily by 7.0
percent to 6.9 billion euro, according to officials from Siemens
Austria. |
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Resume/CVs
Since Austria’s entry into the
European Union in 1995, Austrian résumés/CVs increasingly follow
general Western European standards. |
Engineering
Engineering and automobile
companies in Austria posted record-setting profits in recent years,
but this did not mean more industrial jobs. |
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Interviewing
Advice
When preparing for an
interview, it is essential to dress appropriately. |
Accounting & Finance
With globalization and
increased competition, the jobs of the 75,000 employees in the
Austrian banking sector are not that secure. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
As Austria is a member of the
Schengen Agreement, visitors from other Schengen countries planning
to stay in Austria for fewer than 90 days do not need to apply for a
visa or entry permit. |
General Business - Sales & Marketing
In Austrian companies which
specialize in sales/marketing services, the economic outlook
continues to look positive. |
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Cultural
Advice
It is useful to know some of
the basic Austrian expressions, in addition to the German language.
A good deal of business is conducted in English. |
Tourism and Leisure
Austria is one large
picturesque backdrop of a country, making it one of the most
tourist-intensive countries in the world. |
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