Austria work for Russians without knowledge of the language. Other types of work visas. Vacancies for Russians and Ukrainians abroad without commissions

The goal of most people who decide to immigrate is to improve their financial situation. One of the most favorable countries for realizing this desire is Austria. High enough wages And large number vacancies attract here not only citizens of developing countries, but also residents of prosperous Germany, who consistently occupy first place among Austrian labor migrants. So how can you get a job in this country and complete all the necessary documents?

Features of employment in Austria

Since the late 1980s, Austria has experienced a labor shortage caused by a declining birth rate and an aging population. To combat this phenomenon, the country's authorities are pursuing a policy of attracting specialists from other countries. Legally working foreigners have the same rights as local residents. They are provided with a full social package, which includes:

• sick leave payment,
• allowance for raising children living in Austria and other benefits.

Professions in demand

Among applicants for employment in Austria, narrow specialists in the field of medicine, programming and engineering are especially valued. Every year, the Ministry of Labor publishes a list of the most scarce professions, the holders of which receive many preferences when moving to Austria. In 2016 it included:

• milling operators;
• metal turners;
• roofers;
• mechanical engineers;
• energy engineers;
• nurses.

In order to become a participant in this program, you must have documents indicating that you have a specialized education.

Diplomas in some specialties obtained from educational institutions in Russia and the CIS countries require confirmation in Austria. The mandatory nature of this procedure is determined by the employer.

Migrants who do not have a specific specialty can also get a job in Austria. Most often they are employed as service personnel various cafes and restaurants. In addition, low-skilled workers are required for seasonal work in agriculture and in the tourism sector.

Russian-speaking ski instructors often find work in Austria during the holiday season

The main condition successful employment is fluency in German and English languages. Without their knowledge, you can only apply for domestic staff vacancies in the families of former compatriots.

Salary and income tax amount

Austria is among the top ten EU countries in terms of wages. According to the statistics bureau of this country, the average salary is 27,843 euros per year.

Austrians receive 14 salaries per year. Double salary is given before Christmas and holidays.

For a long time, the minimum wage was determined by collective labor agreements. But in November 2015, the Austrian government passed a law according to which hired workers cannot receive less than 1,000 euros per month.

Video: how much does the average Austrian earn?

The wages of Austrian residents vary significantly depending on their specialty, skill level and length of service. For example:

• service personnel without special qualifications (cleaners, hotel workers, waiters) receive about 1,000 euros per month;
• cashiers retail stores- 1,200 euros per month;
• secretaries - 1,500 euros per month;
• accountant - from 2,000 to 4,000 euros per month;
• skilled workers (mechanics, mechanics, electricians) – from 2,000 to 2,600 euros per month;
• school teachers - from 3,000 to 4,000 euros per month;
• registered nurses - about 2,500 euros per month;
• doctors - from 3,000 to 9,000 euros per month, depending on specialization and work experience;
• specialists in the field of IT technologies - from 4,000 to 5,000 euros per month.

When looking for a job in Austria, you need to remember that advertisements indicate salaries excluding tax. Its rate depends on the amount of annual income and is:

• 0% for annual income less than 11,000 euros;
• 36.5% with income from 11,001 to 25,000 euros;
• 21% for income from 25,001 to 60,000 euros;
• 50% for income over 60,000 euros.

Residents of Austria are entitled to a refund of part of the fees. To do this, you must indicate in tax return payments made that are subject to reimbursement. These include:

• payments under voluntary insurance contracts;
• treatment costs;
• charity;
• home renovation costs.

In addition, significant tax benefits are provided to parents with many children and sole breadwinners of the family.

How can a foreigner find a job in Austria?

Most of the future labor migrants are looking for employers back in their homeland. You can do this in two ways:

1. On your own, with the help of friends in Austria and specialized Internet resources. Austrian employers most often advertise their recruitment on the following sites:
2. By contacting an employment agency. Many of them specialize in Russian-speaking applicants and not only select jobs, but also help prepare the necessary documents.

Some of our compatriots decide to look for work after moving to Austria. Personally, it is much easier to find the desired position in the country, but for migrants who do not have a signed employment contract, it is quite difficult to obtain an entry visa.

Subtleties of paperwork for working in Austria

To work in Austria, citizens of countries outside the European Union must obtain a special visa and work permit. Persons who violate this rule (illegal migrants) are subject to immediate deportation with an entry ban for 10 years, and a significant fine is imposed on the employer who received them.

Red-white-red card

Austria is interested in attracting highly qualified specialists. To improve the quality of selection of labor migrants, a program was adopted in 2011, which was called the red-white-red card (Rot-Weiß-Rote-Karte or RWR Karte). Within its framework, the qualifications of each applicant are assessed according to the following criteria:

• specialized education (minimum - 20 points, maximum - 30 points);
• work experience in the specialty (2 points for each year of work, but not more than 10 points);
• knowledge of languages, confirmed by certificates of international tests (proficiency in German and English at a basic level will bring 10 points, at an advanced level - 20 points);
• age (specialists under 30 years old receive 20 points, under 40 – 10 points).

The number of points required depends on which group of specialists the applicant belongs to:

• qualified workers in scarce professions must score at least 50 points;
• key workers with wages exceeding 2,325 euros per month - minimum 50 points;
• highly qualified employees - at least 70 points.

Graduates of Austrian universities and entrepreneurs carrying out labor activity in key areas of the Austrian economy.

Without a visa, foreigners will not be able to work in Austria

To receive work visa Under the RWR Karte program, you must submit a package of documents to the Austrian consulate, which includes:

• application for participation in the RWR Karte program;
• an employment contract signed by the employer;
• a diploma from an educational institution and documents indicating work experience in the specialty;
• a valid foreign passport;
• birth certificate;
• confirmation of the availability of housing in Austria (tenancy agreement, preliminary agreement hiring and other similar documents);
• health insurance.

Persons who do not have a signed employment contract have the right to obtain a job seeker visa (Jobseeker). To issue it, you need to score at least 70 points and provide proof of availability cash for accommodation in Austria. The Jobseeker visa gives you the right to stay in the country and search for work for 6 months. After employment, its holders receive a red-white-red card. If it is not possible to find an employer within six months, the foreigner must leave the country, and he will be able to re-participate in the RWR Karte program only after a year.

Video: a detailed description of all the ways to get a red-white-red card

Red-White-Red Card Plus

The Rot-Weiß-Rote-Karte is valid for 12 months. After its completion, foreigners who have worked for at least 10 months during the previous year receive a red-white-red plus card. It gives unlimited access to the Austrian labor market. In addition to RWR Karte holders, the red-white-red sled plus is issued to:

• family members of foreigners who have received the Austrian Red-White-Red Card or the EU Blue Card.
• family members of foreigners who have received permanent view for residence.

In accordance with Austrian law, registered spouses and natural or adopted minor children are recognized as family members.

Other types of work visas

Not only the red-white-red card gives the right to work in Austria. Skilled migrant workers can obtain an Austrian EU Blue Card, which provides the opportunity to work and stay in the country. To be issued, the applicant must meet the requirements established by Austrian legislation:

• presence of higher education;
• availability of an employment contract concluded for a period of at least one year;
• the salary specified in the contract should be one and a half times higher average salary in the country (in 2016 this figure was 4,100 euros per month);
• passing a check by the state employment service, which confirms that there are no applicants for the vacancy occupied by a foreigner among Austrian citizens registered as unemployed.

An application for a Blue Card is submitted to the Austrian consulate at the applicant’s place of residence along with a concluded employment contract and a university diploma. In addition, the applicant must have a valid foreign passport and health insurance. A fee of 100 euros is charged for reviewing documents.

The Blue Card is issued directly in Austria. To cross the border, a foreigner is issued a short-term visa type D.

The Blue Card gives you the right to work in Austria

Blue Card holders can only work for a specific employer. After the card's two-year validity period expires, migrants who have worked for at least 22 months out of the last 24 can apply for an extension or replacement with the Red-White-Red Card Plus.

Low-skilled migrants can be employed in Austria as seasonal workers for a period not exceeding 6 months. To enter the country, they need to obtain a visa type D (costing 100 euros) or C (60 euros). To do this, you will need to submit the following documents to the Austrian Consulate:

• general passport;
• foreign passport;
• two color photographs measuring 35 by 45 mm;
• health insurance;
• an invitation to work, issued in accordance with the requirements of Austrian legislation and signed by the head of the organization;
• receipt of payment of the duty.

After graduation employment contract the seasonal worker must leave the country.

Work permit in Austria

Citizens of countries outside the European Union need not only a visa, but also a work permit to work in Austria. Initially, it is drawn up by the employer by contacting public service employment, which issues the required document only after making sure that there are no applicants for the position from among Austrian or EU citizens. A repeated work permit is issued directly to a foreigner without an inspection.

There are several types of work permits in Austria, each of which is issued in strictly defined situations.

Table: types of labor permits

The number of work permits issued by the Austrian Employment Service is regulated by a quota system. According to it, the share of foreigners in the country’s labor force should not exceed 9%.

Austrian migration legislation provides for the exemption of certain categories of citizens of countries outside the European Union from obtaining a work permit. Currently these include:

• family members of citizens of Austria or EU countries who have a residence permit;
• refugees who have received the right to long-term stay in the country;
• cultural, pedagogical and scientific organizations, which were created on the basis of international treaties;
• diplomats and employees of international organizations with diplomatic status;
• employees of foreign media accredited in Austria;
• foreigners invited to give lectures and conduct scientific research to Austrian universities;
• persons involved in educational and research programs of the European Union;
• clergy and employees of recognized religious associations;
• ship crews.

Business immigration as a way to move to Austria

Austria is one of the most attractive EU countries for businessmen. The stability of the economy and the preferential tax system allow you to invest your funds profitably and receive a stable income for many years. In addition, foreign investors have the right to obtain a residence permit, and subsequently citizenship of the country.

Business immigration is an excellent option for people who have significant funds to invest in the Austrian economy

Austrian laws allow citizens of non-EU countries to open their own businesses in almost all areas of the economy, with the exception of:

• insurance and banking;
• energy;
• telecommunications;
• organizing transportation of people by public transport;
• conducting lotteries;
• opening of postal services.

Foreigners can start a business in Austria in two ways:

1. Buy an existing enterprise. Most often, the object of such transactions is commercial real estate that generates profit, for example, hotels, shops or restaurants. The new owner can independently manage the acquired business (if he has sufficient qualifications) or hire managers.
2. Starting a business from scratch. Registration of a new legal entity takes no more than a month. To open a company, you must hire a licensed manager who is a citizen of the European Union. In addition, the registered company must have authorized capital, the amount of which depends on the form of business and is 35,000 euros for a company with limited liability(GmbH) or 70,000 euros for joint stock company(AG).

An Austrian residence permit can be obtained not only by businessmen, but also by wealthy foreigners who live on income from investments or bank deposits. To move to Austria this category of migrants must:

• purchase residential real estate in the country;
• obtain health insurance;
• provide a bank statement showing that there is at least 90,000 euros in the account for each adult family member and 45,000 euros for a child.

The residence permit is issued for one year and is subject to renewal after expiration. After 10 years of legal residence in Austria, a foreigner has the right to apply for citizenship.

The most best conditions For immigration to Austria, large investors are waiting, who transfer more than 8 million euros to government funds. In return, they receive the opportunity to obtain Austrian citizenship as quickly as possible.

Internship in Austria for Russian-speaking specialists and students

Internships for students and young professionals (including Russians and Ukrainians) are very common in Austria. About 130,000 participants in such programs come to the country every year. Most often, an internship consists of a course of lectures and practical training in the best Austrian companies. The following areas are especially popular:

• art (architecture, music and various artistic disciplines);
• philology;
• medicine;
• tourism and hotel activities.

Participation in most programs is paid. The cost of six-month courses ranges from 500 to 2,000 euros, this amount usually includes accommodation and three meals a day. To pay for the internship, you can receive a grant from Austrian or Russian organizations.

Special relations between Russia and Austria arose in the field of medicine. Russian doctors from different cities can train for free in Austria as part of government programs.

• motivation letter in German or English;
• recommendations from a teacher or supervisor;
• foreign passport;
• financial guarantees (certificate from the bank confirming the availability of the amount required for living in Austria in the account).

An internship in Austria provides invaluable experience of working and studying in the best international organizations, which will definitely be useful when finding a job at home or in other countries.

Austria is a model of calm and stability. It is part of the EU and is located in the center of Europe, therefore it is economically closely connected with many developed countries. This is a “giant” of industry, the prospects of which are amazing. The country is developing in all areas and is constantly in need of labor. Living and working in Austria now attracts not only Europeans, but also citizens of the CIS and Russia.

The average unemployment rate in Austria for 2017 is only 10%. Compared to other countries, this is a very low figure - in most European countries unemployment reaches 11-15%. A stable economy allows you to pay good salaries - in Austria the average salary reaches 2000 euros per month, and even a foreigner can find a good position with a decent income.

Another reason to stay in Austria is the proximity of the Eastern Alps, which occupy a significant part of the country. Some Russians fall in love with Austrian ski resorts and stunning nature so much that they are willing to stay there just for them.

A Russian immigrant has 3 main options:

1. Studying Russian-language sites for finding work abroad. As a rule, Austrian employers do not trust such resources, especially when posting a vacancy for a serious position. The only advantage is that information is provided in Russian.
2. Job search on Austrian sites. In this case, knowledge of German is required. Austrian portals post vacancies for highly qualified specialists, and you will have to respond to employer offers in German.
3. Studying the job market directly in Austria. The most problematic way is that the applicant must be highly qualified and obtain a permit under which he can legally seek work for six months. If during this time the applicant has not found a job, he is obliged to leave the country. He can visit Austria for the second time for the same purpose only in a year.

Independent job search involves a thorough study of the labor market, tracking changes in all available sources, which cannot be done without knowledge of the national language. The website of the Austrian employment service is a must-see.

For those who want to do without spending hours studying websites, there are job search agencies. For a fee, an employee will help you select vacancies, explain the terms of employment, and help prepare documents. But you can’t do without knowledge of the language - the applicant goes through an interview with the employer independently, and the result depends only on him.

Vacancies and cities for work

When studying the labor market, you should pay attention to large industrial cities and tourist centers - Vienna, Tyrol, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz.

Russian immigrants in these cities are treated loyally, but good job a foreigner can obtain it by possessing special skills or applying for a scarce place of work. A Russian or Ukrainian can be hired for the position:

• Electrician or installer with higher education.
• Specialist in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Turner, milling machine.
• Roofer, experienced builder with education.
• Registered nurses or specialists in caring for the elderly and bedridden patients.

Applicants for these positions are eligible to receive an RWR card for job search purposes. Young people with higher education in mathematical and technical specialties can also obtain a permit. Those without higher education and special skills will have to find an employer willing to employ a foreigner before receiving a card. Without an RWR card, you can get a job as a nanny, housekeeper, or take part in seasonal work.

Salaries in Austria

For Russians, wages in Austria seem very attractive: the minimum salary in Austria is 1,200 euros. Qualified specialists receive up to 2000 euros, highly qualified specialists – up to 4000 euros. Salaries by specialty may differ as follows:

1. Cook, waiter, bartender, secretary – 1200-1300 euros.
2. IT worker – 1800-2200 euros.
3. Banking specialist, manager – 2000-2200 euros.
4. Engineer, architect – 2300-2500 euros.
5. Doctor – 3000 euros.
6. Project manager – 3500 euros.

Legal employment

Local authorities are doing everything to attract foreign specialists to Austria. And while access to the Austrian labor market is open for Europeans, a permit system has been introduced for third-country citizens.

First of all, it allows us to weed out immigrants from poor countries who are not capable of conscientious work. Work in Austria for Russians without permits is available to certain categories of specialists:

• Diplomats representing the country's interests in negotiations with international organizations.
• Correspondents or journalists.
• To university teachers invited by Austria to give lectures.
• Exchange students.
• Researchers conducting international research.

In all other cases, a permit and a long-term Austrian national visa are required. There are several types of permits, which are issued depending on the qualifications and education of the specialist.

Blue card

Issued to highly qualified specialists and allows them to live and work in EU countries. Several grounds for extradition are required:

1. Availability of an employment contract for at least 1 year.
2. Lack of applicants for this position among Austrians and Europeans.
3. The applicant has completed higher education.
4. The qualifications correspond to the chosen position.
5. The salary offered is 1.5 times the average annual income in Austria.

An application for a blue card is submitted in Russia after all points have been completed. The review process takes about 2 months. The permit is tied to the selected employer and is valid for 2 years with a possible extension.

Red-White-Red Card (RWR Card)

An innovation of the Austrian government, relevant since 2011. The peculiarity of the receipt is a check, based on the results of which the applicant is awarded points. Their number depends on qualifications, work experience, knowledge of foreign languages ​​and experience of the specialist. 50-70 points out of 100 are enough to approve the application.

Getting an RWR card is somewhat easier than a blue card - it is not tied to salary level. However, specialists of a certain level can apply for a red-white-red card:

1. Particularly qualified specialists. It is possible for them to receive a card without an employment contract. The permit is issued for six months, which are provided to a foreigner to search for work in Austria.
2. Specialists with rare qualifications in demand in Austria.
3. Others key specialists highly qualified.
4. Graduates of Austrian universities.
5. Owners of their own companies planning to develop their business abroad.

Important! The RWR Karte only applies to employment with the employer for whom it was issued. After 12 months of working under a permit, a foreigner has the right to request an RWR Karte Plus, which gives access to the entire Austrian work market.

Jobseeker visa

Foreigners who do not have high qualifications and have not concluded labor contract with the employer, have the right to obtain a visa for the applicant. Issued for six months to search for work in Austria. To receive it, similar to the RWR card, you need to score 70 points as a result of verification and prove that you have sufficient funds to live in the country. On average, about 1200 euros per month are required.

In addition to work permits of any category, . For work, a national visa of category D is requested. An application with a package of documents is submitted from Russia, and upon arrival in the country, a residence permit is issued with the assistance of the employer.

Important! The applicant's visa gives the right only to study the market and search available vacancies. Employment and subsequent work are available only after receiving an RWR card.

Illegal employment

If the government of the country discovers the fact illegal employment without permission or a long-term visa, the foreigner is ordered to leave the country immediately. If the order is ignored, the immigrant will be forcibly deported.

Illegal work in some cases may also result in a financial fine. The most a terrible consequence for an illegal immigrant, there may be deportation from the country followed by a ban on entry into all EU countries.

Business in Austria

Austria is very attractive for entrepreneurs due to its stable economy and preferential tax conditions. According to the laws of the country, businessmen can open their own business in any field, with the exception of:

• Banks and insurance companies.
• Media.
• Postal services.
• Activities related to the transportation of people by public transport.
• Conducting lotteries.
• Energy enterprises.

Foreign investors have the right to obtain a residence permit, and subsequently.

It's not just high salaries that attract people. If you have to quit after working for a long time, the government pays unemployment benefits or payments in case of temporary disability. Caring for visitors and citizens of the country only supports the reliable and stable status of the Austrian state.

Men and women are looking for opportunities to find employment abroad. It is not difficult to find a job in Austria, located in the center of Europe. Those who wish to receive it in this country can find work as workers or employees. There are vacancies that require experience (work experience), technical or secondary special education, qualifications.
The official language in the country is German. Local dialect very different from literary language. The official languages ​​in the state are German, Hungarian and Slovenian.

To qualify for a highly paid position, you must know a foreign language perfectly. To perform easy work- know English or German at least at the level of understanding. Sometimes applicants are not even required to own foreign languages. For example, in the case when work in Austria is provided by a Russian-speaking family.
Both men and women may seek seasonal work in agriculture or the fishing industry. To earn this kind of income, you must have some skills in this area and good physical health. Age, from 18 to 50 years. There are many vacancies in the field hotel business, services catering. Skilled builders are needed. Really get a job in food industry(to a confectionery factory, coffee warehouse). Workers required for horse and cow farms, general laborers.

Positions with higher education and qualifications:

• IT and programming;
• publishing (journalists, editors, designers, graphic designers);
• engineers and technologists;
• teachers, teachers, educators;
• doctors;
• lawyers;
• managers;
• specialists in sales and logistics.

There are also jobs for students and part-time jobs.

Working in your specialty abroad, especially in Austria, provides not only career prospects, but also good earnings.

It is very easy to do this through an agency or website. Experienced employees will tell you how to find a job in Austria: they will select a suitable position and help with documents. In this case, you are insured against stupid mistakes due to bureaucratic subtleties. If this is not possible, it is better to consult with friends who already have similar experience. They will probably be able to tell you how to avoid difficulties.

Without intermediaries, you can find a place via the Internet. Often various organizations directly post advertisements on websites about available vacancies. Anyone can submit their resume or email for more details. If the applicant is satisfied with the employer, then an invitation and a job call are issued. But even in this case, it cannot be guaranteed that the embassy will allow visiting the country.

The third option is to count on finding a job in Austria after moving. According to the law, it is permissible to spend up to six months searching. If you haven’t been able to find a job anywhere during this period, most likely you won’t be able to extend your stay in the country.

How to get a visa?

The government opposes unskilled migrants, since the developed economy attracts residents of less prosperous areas. At the same time, the state experiences a shortage of specialists in some areas. These areas include technical professions and medicine. Scarce specialists are more likely to get positions, and it is also easier for them in the future. When deciding whether to admit a foreigner or not, other characteristics are also taken into account: gender, age, education. To make the procedure more objective, a point system is used.

In 2019, in order to get to Austria to work, a threshold of 70 points was set for Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians. Representatives of shortage professions (engineers, builders, doctors) will need to gain 20 units less: only 50 will be enough.

Points are distributed taking into account the following factors:

• Age. Applicants under 35 years old receive 15-20, while older ones can earn no more than 10.
• Previous experience. Each year of work experience will increase the number of points by 2, and if the applicant worked in the territory of a given state, then every six months will bring 10 points.
• A scientific title (candidate or doctor of science), the presence of patents and inventions will add another 20 to 40 points.

If you manage to collect the required amount, a document called “RWR KARTE PLUS” (work visa) is issued. In fact, this is done in order to assess the migrant's chances of employment after arrival. Elderly people without education are unlikely to be able to find a suitable position, which means they will qualify for unemployment benefits. The Ministry of Social Policy is not interested in the influx of parasites from all over the world, which is why the selection is so strict.

After the contract with the employer is signed, the visa can be extended for another year or even longer time. First of all, it depends on the duration of the contract.

What else will you need?

To get a job in Austria, Russians, like any foreigners, need to obtain a permit. This is done directly by the employer. The only people who will not need such a piece of paper are residents of the European Union.

There are several varieties of this document:

• Up to 1 year. This is the most common option.
• Up to 6 months. This type is also called seasonal.
• From 4 to 6 months. It is intended for those who come on a business trip.
• Long-term, up to 2 years. It is quite difficult to obtain; this opportunity appears only to those who have already lived in the country for at least 52 weeks.
• Special category. This includes those who have worked in the country for more than 8 years or were legally married to a citizen of this state.

To apply, you need a passport, health insurance, diploma or certificate of education. The whole process will take 20-30 days. This certificate looks like a medium-sized card, and differs in color depending on the person’s qualifications.

As with any rules, there are exceptions. Diplomats and politicians, journalists from international media, and professors at higher education institutions can work freely on the territory of the state. educational institutions who came to give lectures and students under the “Aupair” program.

Vacancies and salaries

Specialists of a narrow profile are valued in the country. We are talking not only about doctors and engineers, but also about biologists, mathematicians, programmers, and technologists. Employees can expect an income of 2000 to 4000 euros per month and even more in some cases.

Average monthly salary statistics, Euro per month

You can earn the most money in Vienna, but in some situations even small cities, thanks to private clinics or enterprises, will bring decent income.

Sometimes you may need to confirm your diploma. This will take about a year or two. However, even with professional qualities, you can’t do without knowledge of the language. Not only English is required, but also German.

Unskilled workers can apply for service positions in the tourism industry. The following vacancies are especially popular for Russians:

• bartender;
• waiter;
• housemaid;
• administrator;
• cook;
• dishwasher.

A separate area in which a non-German speaking person can find success is finding a job as a servant. Russian-speaking families often take on their compatriots as nannies, housekeepers, and cooks. Working in Austria without education will bring no more than 1000 euros per month. However, this is not bad money.

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Vienna offers a wide range of job opportunities for foreigners, although finding work here is difficult. During the search, it is worth using various resources - websites, agencies, dating, social media. Here applicants can search for vacancies in various fields, which are perfect for students, graduates of higher education institutions, and for those looking for seasonal or permanent work. IN various companies Both qualified employees and newcomers to the labor market can get a job. To do this, everyone should constantly look through the sections called “Looking for a job”, “Looking for employees”, etc.

Among those who want to get a job in Vienna for one position or another, there are quite a lot of residents of the European Union, as well as immigrants from countries of the post-Soviet space. The latter have some advantage because they do not require high salaries. In contrast, the Germans, Poles, and Greeks insist on a European level of wages. Moreover, it is equal to 2.5 thousand euros.

People with and without qualifications most often apply for vacancies in the construction and educational sectors, production and maintenance. So, for men there are many offers at various factories and enterprises, at the construction of various objects.

For example, summer work that involves the repair and construction of cottages, high-rise buildings, and private houses is perfect for students. The universal nature of the knowledge and skills of workers increases the chances of employment, especially when finishing houses. These include professions such as:

• painter;
• plasterer;
• concrete workers;
• drywaller;
• fitter;
• monolithic.

Girls and women have a wider range of opportunities. This is due to the development of social, medical and educational spheres of activity, which has brought Austria to one of the first places in Europe in paying various benefits and providing the elderly and children with various services. Therefore, in the “Looking for a Job” section there are a lot of advertisements related to:

• governesses and housekeepers;
• housewives;
• caregivers;
• cleaners;
• social workers;
• teachers;
• nurses;
• teachers in kindergartens.

You are sure to find vacancies for accountants, economists, managers and secretaries that are in demand in all areas. High level life and decent wages in the country motivates.

New professions for visitors

TO traditional types New employment positions are constantly being added, which is caused by the changing conditions of the job market. Therefore, employees with a narrower profile began to be required - logisticians, IT specialists, advertisers, designers, programmers, technologists, engineers.

But such specialties can only be obtained after long studies at a university or college, so qualifications with minimum set skills and abilities. For example, in the field of gardening, on fish farms, in cooking.

Men can get jobs as security guards, watchmen, sailors in the river fleet, drivers various types transport, Women are constantly in demand as teachers, designers, hotel workers, hospices, social institutions, hospitals and others medical institutions. There are also “general” professions that are great for both sexes: realtors, hostesses, administrative assistants, waiters, bartenders, journalists, editors, managers.

Seasonal employment

The section “Looking for work” is full of advertisements that citizens of other countries can work on agricultural farms (in spring and autumn) and at ski resorts (in winter and early spring). Typically, residents of the European Union and post-Soviet countries apply for such vacancies; most often these are students and young people without qualifications. When applying for a job, you need to take into account several important nuances.

Firstly, every year the government of the country sets quotas regarding the admission of foreigners who want to take such jobs. First, EU residents and the local population are hired, and only then migrant workers from other countries.

Third, an employer cannot fire an employee until the contract expires. If the season ends earlier, payment must still be paid in full.

Conditions for employment

Applicants for various vacancies should pay attention to the requirements put forward by employers.

Those who do not speak foreign languages, especially German, have very little chance of finding a job.

Considering that the capital of Austria is a multilingual city, that is, many languages ​​coexist here. However, without knowing German, it will be very difficult for visiting foreigners to get a job. Although many companies are willing to hire permanent or seasonal employees who know Russian. It is necessary for accountants, managers, secretaries, and businessmen.

One more prerequisite is work experience. As a rule, it is absent among students and people who worked in one specialty and are applying for another. Therefore, advanced training courses based on obtaining theoretical knowledge, internships and practical training are open to them.

Separate employment conditions have been created for students to help young people pay for housing, studies and other expenses. Features include the work schedule: for bachelors it is no more than 10 hours every week, and for those studying for a master’s degree – up to 20 hours. When working overtime, an additional bonus must be paid, which must be indicated in the employment contract.

Employers provide students with food and housing (in case of seasonal part-time work).

Thus, German language, having a diploma higher education and work experience can guarantee applicants a work permit.

This can be either a blue or a red and white card.

Where to find a job

To search for vacancies you should use integrated approach, including dedicated websites, social networks, newspapers, career fairs, etc.

First of all, you should use online resources, since this is where a large number of employers are looking for applicants. This is due to the fact that according to various parameters you can select a qualified and not so qualified employee. Among the online labor exchanges, it is worth paying attention to the following:

• renego.at;
• alleskralle.com/jobs/at, as well as others.

Attention should also be paid to independent labor exchanges, which are private. But this is where you can find advertisements for short-term work in real estate (promoters or leaflet distributors), services (waiters), tourism (maids, luggage carriers, guides). This type of employment is popular among students, sometimes schoolchildren, who want to earn extra money during the holidays.