
WEEK 1: JOB SEARCH TOOLS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
The entire month of May in 2022 we organised the Work in Barcelona! month.
This month was all about providing you with the ultimate guide to working in Barcelona, where we dived into a different topic every week. On the right you can see the different theme weeks.
We shared our best tips on how to improve your employability through CV writing and your social media presence. As well as, how the Spanish work culture works, what kind of paperwork and documents you’ll need and lastly living in Barcelona.
In the first week of the ‘Work in Barcelona Month!’, we touched upon job search tools, a Barcelonian style CV, how to present yourself on social media.


WEEKLY RECAP
Barcelonian style CV
Whether you are already living in or considering relocating to Barcelona, the first thing on your to-do list will probably be finding the perfect job!
However, there are two other important steps you should take before starting your job search and applying for your dream job. First, we would advise to making sure that your CV is ready.
What a CV or resume should entail, differentiates per country. Before applying for a job in Barcelona, it is essential to adapt to the local format. Not only is this the professional thing to do, but it could also possibly increase your chances of being selected for the job.
You can find out the do’s and don’ts of your Barcelonian style CV.
For more information on Barcelonian style CV, you can check out our blog.
Tuesday – Social media presence/ LinkedIn
Your LinkedIn presence should be the second step with regard to your job search.
Nowadays, LinkedIn is the most important social media platform to present and market yourself online.
Companies are more often posting their vacancies on LinkedIn, and recruiters are looking at your account and approaching job candidates via their LinkedIn profile. Moreover, companies tend to look at the LinkedIn profiles of their job candidates.
Do you want to know how to present yourself and be successful on LinkedIn? Check out our video!
Don’t forget to check out our blog about LinkedIn presence!
How to find a job?
Finding a job can be challenging, and you might not know how to get started. We created a short overview to help you.
For more information you can also check out our blog on how to find a job in Barcelona.
Languages most in demand by companies hiring in Barcelona
Do you speak German, Dutch or a Nordic language? You might not know this yet, but you are speaking one of the most demanded languages asked by recruiters in Barcelona!
Speaking these languages can increase your chances of being selected for a job in Barcelona.
On our website we also offer job vacancies. Click on the link below to find your perfect job!
How to find a job on LinkedIn
Nowadays, many companies use LinkedIn as their main tool to recruit new employees and select applicants. Therefore, we have created a short video to explain how you can easily find your next job on LinkedIn.
On our website, you can also find a lot of jobs for multilinguals. Click here to find your perfect job and apply today.
WORK IN BARCELONA! JOB FAIR
The 24th of May we organized the Work in Barcelona! Job Fair. This time we tried taking a different approach. We talked business but in a casual setting, at the beach bar: Club Soda!
The fair was the perfect opportunity for everyone looking for or interested in working in Barcelona to explore the job opportunities in Barcelona! At the fair several recruitment agencies attended, but also companies focused on helping expats with anything related to starting work life in Barcelona!



WORK IN BARCELONA MONTH
(sponsored by Telus International AI Data Solutions)
Did you miss out on one of our other theme weeks of the month? Not to worry, you can find those blogs here:
Week 2 – Spanish Work Culture
The second week was all about providing you with all information necessary to help you integrate into the real Spanish working lifestyle. Think about cultural differences, what companies are located in Barcelona, and Spanish pay slips.
(Don’t forget to check our blog for the second week)
Week 3 – Necessary paperwork and documents (sponsored by Teleperformance Spain)
In week three we focused on providing you with a guide to ensures that the arrangement of your paperwork and documents will run smoothly and that you are ready to start your new job in Barcelona.
(Don’t forget to check our blog for the third week)
Week 4 – Living in Barcelona (sponsored by Webfleet Solutions)
We closed this month off with discussing everything that comes with living in Barcelona apart from work. Think about establishing a social life, transport, healthcare, language learning, and housing.
(Don’t forget to check our blog for the fourth week)

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