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Job Openings in Portugal in 2024: Labor Shortage in the Country Creates Numerous Vacancies for Brazilians Who Want to Live Abroad and Earn in Euros.
The shortage of skilled labor in the European Union is becoming a growing problem, and Portugal is one of the most affected countries by this shortage. This situation opens an excellent opportunity for Brazilians seeking employment abroad. Portugal is offering various vacancies in several areas, including positions for different education levels. If you want to live in Europe and earn in euros, this article presents the main job openings in Portugal in 2024 and how to apply.
List of Job Openings During Labor Shortage in Portugal
According to studies conducted by ManpowerGroup in the European country, only 17% of companies reported not feeling challenges with the labor shortage in Portugal.
Thus, the demand reaches 81%. The result places the labor shortage in Portugal among the top five in Europe, above the global average of 75%. Among the open vacancies in Portugal are:
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- CONTENT EVALUATOR – REMOTE – PORTUGAL;
- WAITER;
- Social Media Manager W/ Experience;
- COUNTER/MESA EMPLOYEE – SOBRAL DE MONTE AGRAÇO;
- JUNIOR FINANCE ASSOCIATE;
- FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE E-COMMERCE;
- CLIENT SERVICES – CENTER;
- HOTEL EMPLOYEE;
- WAREHOUSE OPERATOR;
- PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION PACKER (M/F) – SINTRA;
- DROPSHIPPING ANALYST W/ EXPERIENCE;
- HOUSEKEEPERS TO A 5 STAR HOTEL – CYPRUS;
- RECEPTIONIST 32H/WEEK | B&B HOTEL LISBON AIRPORT;
- CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE;
- SALES CALL CENTER – INSURANCE (M/F/X) REMOTE;
- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT;
- PRODUCTION OPERATOR;
- MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT – ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (M/F);
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT;
- RECEPTIONIST FOR EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS;
- OPERATOR (CATERING) M/F – SÃO JOÃO;
- OPERATOR (CATERING) M/F – LISBON;
- CLIENT SUPPORT (PORTUGUESE SERVICE) – COIMBRA;
- SECTION HEAD – SPORTS STORE;
- ENGLISH CUSTOMER SERVICE – LISBON;
- RECEPTIONIST FOR EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS;
- DEPOT ORDER SELECTOR.
How to Apply for Jobs and Work in Portugal?
The labor shortage in Portugal can be a unique opportunity for those seeking job openings in a safe country, economically better, and with a language that is relatively easier to learn. The more than 20,000 job openings in Portugal can be found on the Glassdoor platform.
On the page, select the desired position and carefully read all the requirements, responsibilities, benefits, salaries, and other important data. Additionally, it will be necessary to register on the platform and submit an updated resume compatible with the desired position.
Job openings in Portugal require compliance with specific requirements such as work visa, complete documentation, tax registration, and health insurance. The work visa is the first step to securing job openings in the country. The employing company in Portugal must initiate the process by submitting a work authorization request.
LIST OF JOB OPENINGS IN PORTUGAL
Average Salary in Portugal
If you are still unsure whether to take advantage of the labor shortage in Portugal, it is worth noting that a Brazilian earns, on average, 946.73 euros in Portugal. The information is from the Immigrant Integration Indicators of 2023, based on data from 2021.
The minimum wage in Portugal is 820 euros in 2024. Although it is one of the lowest minimum wages in Europe, many Brazilians who arrive in the country to work often earn above this amount. One characteristic of those seeking to live and work in the country is the pursuit of a better quality of life and higher salaries. Thus, many qualified individuals with higher education are already seeking a job in the country while living in Brazil.
Boa tarde,
Tenho conhecimento e perfil para essas vagas. Gostaria de obter maiores detalhes e se possível uma entrevista e uma carta convite para trabalhar, tenho disponibilidade para início imediato, mas preciso saber, salários e em quais cidades são as vagas para que eu possa providenciar residência.
ATENDIMENTO AO CLIENTE – CENTRO;
EMPREGADO/A DE HOTEL;
ATENDIMENTO AO CLIENTE – CENTRO;
EMPREGADO/A DE HOTEL;
RECEPCIONISTA 32H/SEMANA | B&B HOTEL LISBOA AEROPORTO;
REPRESENTANTE DE ATENDIMENTO AO CLIENTE;
APOIO AO CLIENTE (ATENDIMENTO PORTUGUÊS) – COIMBRA;
RECEPCIONISTA PARA CAMPUS EDUCACIONAL;
Além das vagas oferecidas estou disponível para analisar quaisquer outra oportunidade.
Agradeço a oportunidade.
Sou pedreiro
Onde se inscrever para vagas de emprego em Portugal? Existe alguma agência específica?