World’s Most Digital Country Faces Workforce Crisis and Seeks Brazilian Talent in Information Technology

Estonia Has More Than Seven Thousand Job Openings in Information Technology and Innovation. Even With the Crisis, Professionals with Good Resumes Will Have Their Positions Secured    

Estonia, considered the most digital country in the world, has opened thousands of job vacancies and is also seeking Brazilian talent in the field of information technology. Job openings are available in startups. According to the Estonian government, through the official website e-Estonia, the country has 1.3 million inhabitants and offers about 99% of public services on online platforms, in addition to being the first in the world to adopt online voting.

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Brazilian IT Professionals Are In Demand in Estonia

According to the co-founder of Estonia Hub and strategic consulting specialist from Harvard University, Raphael Fassoni, companies in the country have a strong interest in Brazilian professionals, especially those in the information technology sector.

Professionals in this field possess effective communication skills, as well as creativity and a good academic background. Fassoni states that the Brazilian community in Estonia consists of around 400 people, many of whom work in technology.

Requirements for Brazilian Professionals Moving to Estonia

The international private law expert and partner lawyer at Martins Castro Consulting, Thiago Huver, who advises individuals looking to internationalize their personal and/or professional lives, reports that one very positive aspect of Estonia is the encouragement of freedom for professionals and entrepreneurs to operate in the country from anywhere in the world.

Despite this positive point, Huver emphasizes that professionals wishing to live in Estonia must understand the laws, rules, and conduct requirements necessary to work and reside there, considering all of it to be of utmost importance and deserving of respect. Huver notes that, like every European country, Estonia has regulations for individuals from around the world to settle in the country.

Furthermore, Huver also highlights that to be successful, it is important for professionals to stay informed about job vacancies, the availability of companies, required documentation, potential crises, and migration and relocation services in the country. Huver also notes that there are three active languages in Estonia: official Estonian, Russian, and English.

Quality of Life in Estonia  

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Estonia has a high Human Development Index (HDI), emphasizing a high quality of life, as the country ranked 29th, tied with Italy.

The life expectancy of an Estonian citizen or anyone adapting their life to the country is 78.8 years, with a gross national income per capita of about US$ 36,019.

In education, it stands out in the International Student Assessment Program (PISA) of the European Union and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Estonia ranks first in Europe in all three assessment areas: reading, science, and mathematics. In the professional realm, the country has much to offer in various fields, once again highlighting Information Technology.