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Find out which companies are hiring in London and how they stand out to win an opportunity in the British capital, even without being fully fluent in English
For many Brazilians, working in London is a dream that may seem distant. However, thanks to the presence of multinational companies and the growing demand for bilingual professionals, especially for Portuguese, this goal may be the closer than you think. The English capital has a dynamic job market and offers several opportunities for whom master the Portuguese language, whether in areas such as customer service, sales, finance, marketing and even in the legal sector, according to the website Vagas Pelo Mundo.
Discover the main vacancies for Portuguese speakers in London, the most common requirements and how to prepare a CV suitable for the British market.
Job vacancies in London for Portuguese speakers
Companies from different sectors they bet on professionals fluent in Portuguese for expand its services and operations in Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Brazil, Portugal and Angola. With the expansion of the Portuguese-speaking market, It is estimated that more than 260 million people speak Portuguese around the world, increasing the demand for bilingual professionals in cosmopolitan cities like London.
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Among the companies that frequently look for workers fluent in Portuguese, the following stand out:
PagePersonnel
Looking for a paralegal for reviewing legal documents in Portuguese. The vacancy requires a degree in Law, experience in the legal sector and advanced skills in Portuguese and English. The professional will be responsible for reviewing documents, perform translations and collaborate with the legal team on international cases.
TikTok
A social network of search for quality assurance experts to work in your trusted sector and security, ensuring compliance with international policies. Experience in quality control and social media policy is a plus for this position.
Amazon
The role of Business Development Representative, for example, requires knowledge of sales and fluency in Portuguese and English. This professional will help demonstrate the benefits of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to client companies and guide the transition to this technology.
Moody's
Renowned company in the financial sector, hires sales reps to develop and expand lead generation in its financial services. This vacancy is ideal for those who have experience in economics or finance and want to explore the capital markets.
These vacancies show a diversity of areas that require knowledge of the Portuguese language, ranging from customer support to strategic positions in multinationals.
Average salaries for bilingual professionals in London
The hiring for qualified and bilingual professionals in London is competitive, especially in specific areas. See below the average exercises in some functions:
- Sales manager : on average, £58.000 per year.
- Finance Analyst : approximately £50.000 per year.
- Software developer : around £55.000 per year.
- Customer Service Professionals : around £24.000 per year.
- Management Consultant : around £68.000 per year.
- Marketing Specialist : average of £45.000 per year.
- Recruiter : around £38.000 per year.
These estimates vary depending on the candidate’s experience, sector and profile. In the case of bilingual professionals, opportunities may offer even higher opportunities, especially for those with specific skills or experience in international markets.
How to apply for open positions in London
To apply for jobs in London, click above each title above. To see more opportunities in other companies, visit companies' career sites or recruiting platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor. When you find a vacancy that interests you, adapt your CV to the British format, focusing on relevant experience and language skills, such as Portuguese.
On LinkedIn, update your profile with specific skills and references that reinforce your abilities. Also prepare a personalized cover letter for each vacancy, highlighting your fluency in Portuguese and how this skill can add value to the company. During the process, be prepared for virtual interviews, which are very common in the British market, and have answers prepared in English and Portuguese.
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