More than once I have come across statements that no one is waiting for Russians abroad, with a Russian education it is also not destiny to find a job, if you leave, it will be through study, marriage, or something else, and almost working as a dishwasher.

So I decided to talk about our personal experience.

Some time ago, my husband and I set a goal for ourselves - to find a job in Europe in our specialty and go to work and live. In short, they found and left. To do this, it was necessary to send about 3,000 responses to vacancies between two people and go through about fifty interviews (also between two people) over the course of a year.

Let me make a reservation right away: I do not claim to be the ultimate truth. Everyone has different starting conditions, different goals and “baggage”. Everything described below is purely personal experience, our own “bumps” and “rake”. First of all, for your own memory (and for the future). And if someone who also decides to take a similar step will find my story useful and will allow them to optimize the process of finding an employer abroad of the Russian Federation, then this is only welcome!

Some background information:
- as already written above,for the period from August 2012 to May 2013 we for two My husband and I sent about 3,000 job responses
- the geography of the search initially included the whole of Europe and quite a bit of Canada and the USA (at that time we were not at all capricious in this regard, so we searched everywhere; the obligatory condition was that the work more or less corresponded to the level of competence, and the employer was ready to sponsor the receipt of a job visas)
- found on LinkedIn.

Now, analyzing this search process, I quite clearly understand why it took so long, so much, etc.
This is what I will try to focus on.

Where and how to look

When this question confronted us in full force, it seemed the most logical thing to do - on the Internet! Where else? (Perhaps not the most effective approach, but there is a separate post on this topic).

At first, we took the extensive path, casting the “net” as wide as possible - we tried to cover as many sites as possible containing vacancies (all kinds of londonjobs.co.uk, xpatjobs.com, jobs.cz, stepstone.com and many more analogues of hh.ru, offering mandatory registration and filling out a lengthy profile). Add to this the corporate websites of companies that interest us, various options for naming suitable positions...

In general, after about a week it became clear that it was physically impossible to track vacancies on all these sources. In addition, it was obvious that most sites duplicate each other, and almost all the most interesting things are on LinkedIn. This is where we focused our main attention, adding periodically Monster .
The latter is terribly inconvenient because you have to go to a separate website for each country, and you cannot search, for example, for “e-commerce project manager” in England, Germany and Ireland at once. At the same time, as it turned out in the process, there are unique vacancies that are not found anywhere else. And there is a reason for this.

Not everyone knows that Europe is trying in every possible way to protect its own working-age population from the massive influx of “newcomers.” Therefore companies obliged When hiring, consider local candidates first. To do this, they post vacancies on local labor exchanges, similar sites to hh.ru, etc.
If a company wants to hire a foreigner, it must prove that it has searched for a long time and in vain for such a valuable specialist locally, but could not find him. In this case, she may receive the green light to attract a foreigner (from outside the EU).
There are, of course, transnational giants that are committed to attracting expats. They have quotas, the process is accelerated to the maximum. But for ordinary SME players, the rules are strict. Therefore, in particular, unique vacancies pop up on national “monsters” - companies are obliged to advertise them there for a certain time, so that later there will be a basis for attracting a foreign specialist with the required competence. The upside is that these jobs sometimes appear on Monster earlier than on LinkedIn due to the same strict requirements.

Conclusion: stay focused!It is impossible to embrace the immensity. There are an incredible number of sites publishing vacancies online. You need to identify those 1-2-3 that are most suitable for your specific purposes, and closely monitor what is published on them.
For example, it seems to me that LinkedIn + the largest national resource that publishes vacancies (such a leader is usually easy to identify) is a good combination.

In general, this topic of finding a job (especially the first one) abroad is extensive and exciting. So I’m gradually describing it from different angles, including our tips & tricks, which we didn’t come to right away (oh, how many good vacancies flew by and how much effort was spent on completely hopeless cases).

A list of foreign countries in Europe and America providing work for open vacancies with a work visa is presented below (see list). For Russians abroad, without knowing the language, finding work is extremely difficult. In addition to Russians, guest workers from Africa and the Middle East are applying for unskilled labor vacancies in Europe. Therefore, the cost of unskilled labor is estimated to be obscenely cheap.
For Russian specialists with knowledge of the language, finding work in the West is not a problem. The salary of doctors, teachers, middle and senior managers is estimated at a minimum of 5 - 10 thousand euros. The highest salaries are in the IT technology sector; the average programmer here receives 150-300 thousand euros per year.

1. Work in Austria, vacancies without intermediaries
   

• We need a driver for a family with knowledge of Russian and German. City of residence: Vienna. Recommendations from previous places of work and an international driver's license are required. Salary 2200 euros per month.
• A nurse, laundress and cook are needed to care for a 90-year-old grandmother. It is possible to combine washing and cooking work. The nurse must be with the elderly person at all times. The grandmother is not a bedridden patient, she moves independently, and sometimes uses a stroller. Grandmother speaks Russian fluently and has Russian roots. Daily walks around the 3-hectare plot of land are required. House with an area of ​​1200 sq. meters, the service staff have individual rooms with a private bathroom. The staff also includes a maid, a gardener and a driver. Salary 2800 euros plus free food and accommodation. The mansion is located in the suburbs of Innsbruck.
• Direct vacancy for a housekeeper and nanny for children with accommodation in Vienna. Age from 25 years, no bad habits. Salary 1800 euros per month.
• Construction workers for work in Austrian cities. Main works: concrete screed, laying paving stones, plastering walls. . Salary 2500 - 3500 euros per month.
• An electrician with knowledge of electronics is required, work in the city of Vienna. Control of heating and ventilation systems. Age 30 - 55 years, knowledge of the language is required. Guaranteed monthly salary of 2800 euros.
  We will urgently hire an electrician's assistant with an EU work visa. Salary from 1700 euros.
• Coffee making jobs require women and men of all ages. The plant is located on the outskirts of Vienna. The average salary is 1,500 euros per month; it is possible to work part-time cleaning the territory for 500 euros per month. When applying for a job, you must undergo a medical examination.
• We are looking for a driver with his own car to transport Russian-speaking clients in Austria (Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna). High salary from 3000 euros per month.

• A housekeeper is urgently needed for a family. The house is located in Scotland. The main tasks around the house are washing and cleaning, as well as performing small household errands. Salary 1500 pounds per month. When applying, you must have two references or a certificate of no criminal record with you.
• For a private client, we are looking for a Russian-speaking cook and maid to work in a mansion with an area of ​​1100 sq. m. meters, there is an adjacent plot of 15 hectares. Salary from 2000 pounds per month. Table setting skills, the ability to present cooked dishes beautifully, tact, and accuracy are required. The owner lives in the castle for no more than 1-2 months, so the staff spends the rest of the time alone. The staff includes a visiting manager and a gardener.
• A senior maid is required to work in a private 2-storey house in London with an area of ​​700 sq. m. meters. A Russian-speaking family consists of 2 adults and 4 children. The service staff includes a cook, 2 maids, a nanny and two laundresses. It is necessary to monitor and conduct a computer inventory of things, and promptly update your wardrobe. Supervise the work of staff, take part in cleaning and cleaning expensive items (crystal, gilding, silver). Salary from 2000 British pounds. Age from 33 years, fluent English, recommendations.
• An English construction company is hiring workers to build a drilling platform. The initial contract is for 3 months. Those hired are provided with accommodation and food, and travel is also paid. Salary based on £25 per hour. The average salary for a skilled worker is at least £3,400.

• An au pair and a nanny are required for a 4-year-old Russian-speaking boy. One child in the family, you need to cook food, clean the house, take the child to kindergarten and pick him up after 5-6 hours. Full time 6 days a week with 1 day off. Full board, room with shower and terrace. The candidate's age is not older than 50 years. Salary from 2200 euros per month. Experience working with families is preferred.
• Men's hairdresser urgently required to work in the center of Brussels. A stylish beauty salon will welcome an English-speaking specialist in men's haircuts. Belgian documents are welcome. Working hours 6/1, flexible schedule, salary from 2500 euros plus tips. High demands on neatness and friendliness.
• Girls under 30 are offered work in summer cafes, and part-time work is possible. Work experience and references from your last place of employment are desirable. Salary is 50 euros per shift plus tips. Nonresidents are provided with a comfortable hostel.

• A Russian maid is required for a hotel located in the central part of Berlin. Knowledge of German (beginner) and Russian is required. Job responsibilities include cleaning rooms and checking (inventorying) property. The age limit is 55 years, a medical examination is required. Salary 2800 euros per month, free food.
• Plumbers are required for a construction company engaged in major renovations of houses in Hannover. Permanent full-time job installing plumbing and sewer lines. Accommodation and registration are provided, salary depends on qualifications and starts from 22 euros per hour. Newcomers who show good results and are conscientious about their work immediately receive an increased hourly rate.
• A construction company in the city of Essen invites construction workers for interior decoration of office and residential premises, including plumbing and electrical work. The working rate starts from 15 euros for those involved in preparatory work and removal of construction waste. Electricians have a rate of 25 euros per hour.
• A truck driver is invited to deliver small-sized cargo from an online store. Knowledge of German is required, EU law. Work Visa. Accommodation is provided in a comfortable dormitory. rooms for 2 people. City of Cologne. Starting salary with a probationary period of 2000 euros, then increase by 20-25%.

• City of Barcelona. Bartender required for an evening restaurant. Age 20-35 years, with work experience. Accommodation and partial meals are provided, but only during working hours. Day off on weekdays, rotating schedule. Hourly rate 48 euros plus tips. If you have skills in juggling bottles and bartending paraphernalia, additional cash bonuses are paid.
• Work in Madrid for a home teacher (tutor). Teaching 2 Spanish-speaking children aged 7 and 9 years. Teaching Russian language and literature. Possible accommodation in a private house, free meals. Hourly payment - 30 euros without accommodation. If work includes accommodation, then payment is discussed separately. A Russian diploma from a higher humanitarian institution is required.
• Pedicure and manicure master in Madrid with official employment. A recommendation from a previous place of work or documents confirming qualifications are required. Upon hiring, an annual contract is concluded. Earnings depend on the number of clients received, but not less than 30 euros per hour. For the accumulated client base, an additional percentage is accrued, which is negotiated separately.
• Unlicensed security guards with spoken Spanish are required for permanent work in hypermarkets in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia, Zaragoza). Training and accommodation at the expense of the retailer, sliding schedule, age 25-50 years. Payment from 2500 euros per month.

• Plumbers and welders are invited to join a well-known construction company in Finland. The company is engaged in the renovation of buildings in the central part of the capital Suomi. Applicants are required to have knowledge of spoken Finnish and work experience. The company provides workers with housing, work clothes and tools. Five-day working week, medical examinations if necessary, social and medical insurance is paid by the employer. The salary is hourly, depends on qualifications and is set by the foreman based on the results of work for the first month, but not less than 20 euros/hour. As the skill level increases, the employee's income also increases.
• The construction company is recruiting installers, concrete carpenters, bulldozer and grader drivers. Applicants require a work visa; permission to carry out construction work is issued by the employer. When applying for a job, a newcomer is provided with everything necessary. Foreigners are provided with a comfortable residential complex with social services. Experienced workers receive from 30 euros per hour, unskilled workers - no more than 20 euros.
• A married Russian-speaking couple no older than 55 years old is invited to work in a private house (suburb of Helsinki). Responsibilities include preparing food for 2 living pensioners, 75 and 79 years old (both Russians). Cleaning the house, washing clothes, solving small household problems such as replacing lamps, etc. In the summer, it is necessary to mow the lawns of 8 acres. The monthly income for two is 5,000 euros.

Working in Europe for an immigrant from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus or another country is both a goal and a means. Someone initially goes abroad to get a warm job and earn the kind of money that one could only dream of at home. For some, a high salary is just a pleasant bonus, and most importantly, it is an opportunity to reach career heights and realize professional fulfillment. Still others are seduced by the idea itself, and in order to live with dignity, you need to find a job with an appropriate income.

There are many explanations why foreigners are interested in working in the European Union.

There are workers who come for seasonal work, illegal labor migrants, and students who work part-time during the holidays. And everyone is asking just one question: in which country is the job situation better? We present the rating of in-demand specialties in 2019 and a brief overview of the situation on the labor market of countries that are members of the European Union.

Working in your specialty in Europe means a stable and sufficient income.
However, to find a prestigious job, you need to have truly valuable business qualities, skills and knowledge in your field.

In almost every country the following are highly valued:

• IT specialists;
• engineers;
• technologists;
• teachers;
• economists;
• doctors;
• analysts;
• builders;
• trade workers.

Depending on the specifics of the country, workers in the oil and gas industry, insurers and lawyers are also in demand.

In any case, it is not enough for each applicant to have a higher education diploma. Europe has very strict legislation regulating the employment sector. And employers will have priority over residents of the country, the EU, and only then other migrants.

Therefore, in addition to a document indicating general knowledge in the required field, knowledge of several foreign languages, work experience, and a diploma of a second higher education will be a significant addition.

Sample of a diploma of higher education

Average salaries of specialists in popular specialties

food market in Europe

There is practically no upper limit for salaries in these specialties, but the minimum slightly exceeds 1000–1500 euros per month. But it is worth noting the irregular working hours and arbitrary employment schedules of representatives of this profession.

Teachers, pedagogues and scientific specialists

There is always a shortage of good specialists in the field of pedagogy. This is not due to a lack of personnel as such, but to constant career growth. School teachers, having gained some experience, try to transfer to better-paid jobs in colleges and universities. In addition, in Europe the institute of private education and individual training is very developed: courses, tutors, home schooling. On average, jobs in the EU for teachers are not very well paid. , Ireland, Denmark, Belgium and offer a monthly salary for teachers with experience from 2.5 to 3.5 thousand euros.

Employees receive these amounts for part-time work. The working hours are selected according to the capabilities and wishes of the candidate. Teachers in Luxembourg receive the most - 5.5 thousand euros.

Salary comparison table for European countries

This is explained by the highly developed system of private clinics and health insurance. For example, a pharmacist can receive from 4 to 7 thousand euros per month. Nurse from 3.6 to 5.5 thousand euros. And chief physicians and doctors of narrow specializations receive even larger sums, depending on the clinic, country and region. In Russia, the level of salaries for medical workers is several times lower, since medicine is financed from the country’s budget.

Builders

We are talking about skilled workers with relevant higher education diplomas. Good prospects, stable employment levels - all this is guaranteed thanks to the active pace of construction of residential buildings and commercial buildings. Architects and designers of industrial structures also fall into this category. On average in Europe, the price range is small - 2-3 thousand euros. This is the procedure for remuneration in Finland, Denmark offers about 2.5 thousand euros monthly, Sweden - 2700, Norway - 3000.

Construction of a conference center in Norway

Unskilled workers in demand in Europe

European salary comparison table

Employers who hire foreigners legally, following all procedures required by law, usually comply with these requirements.

But if you get a job through intermediaries - this problem is especially relevant for Ukrainians and Belarusians - there is a high probability of getting a job with a wage of 1.5–2 euros per hour.

Low official salaries are usually compensated by bonuses provided by employers. Such conditions include the provision of living space, transportation to and from work, paid or organized meals. For seasonal workers who come to Europe to earn money, such assistance is a serious help.

Today in this article we will talk about working abroad for Russians without intermediaries. I found current job offers, vacancies for 2017. See all the countries in which you will find work for Russians below. Fresh vacancies without intermediaries and even without knowledge of the language.

If you don’t know a foreign language, it will be quite difficult for you to find a job abroad, but it is possible. In addition to Russians, people from Africa and Asia also apply for the position of ordinary workers. There is practically no shortage of workers, which is why labor abroad is so cheap for visitors from other countries.

If you know English, it’s not difficult to find a vacancy. If you are a teacher, doctor, manager, then you will find a job with a salary of 6 - 12 thousand euros. People who work and have a specialty in the IT field are more highly valued. A programmer abroad receives about 150,000 – 350,000 euros every year.

Programming. A very promising and in-demand profession abroad. Why not create your own website or application that will make money?

There are other equally profitable activities on the Internet that can turn a hobby into good income. The main thing is to find what interests you and actively move towards your goal. This is the only way you will find work abroad for Russians and will have other sources of income as support.

Over the past few years, there has been a trend towards an increase in the number of Russians looking for work abroad. According to statistics, 58% of Russian residents are ready to leave the country for the sake of a lucrative offer. 18% of respondents are categorically against leaving, and 24% of respondents consider moving as a possible option for earning money.

Those wishing to find work abroad can be divided into several groups:

• graduates who have not yet started a family;
• young professionals who dream of achieving career success in developed countries and top managers who have received offers for leadership positions in subsidiary offices in other countries.

Which countries attract labor migrants

Russians often choose the USA, Great Britain, Canada, Poland and other European countries as countries for migration. In addition, China, the UAE, South American countries, and Hong Kong are popular.

Competition in the labor market in Europe today is very high. Visiting migrants have to compete not only with local candidates, but also with residents of the so-called peripheral states of the European Union. The easiest way to find work abroad is one that requires heavy physical labor. Many foreign companies are looking for representatives of construction specialties. There is a demand for specialists with secondary specialized education and work experience. Tilers, pavers, and painters can expect to earn up to $600 per month. Accommodation and meals are not included in this amount. In the Russian Federation, such specialists earn an average of 30 thousand rubles ̶ from 20 to 45 thousand rubles ̶ depending on the region of residence.

Nurses and service personnel are in demand abroad. Nannies, waitresses, and bartenders can earn up to $700 a month before tips and allowances. In Russia, representatives of such professions earn an average of 30 thousand rubles per month. Moscow waiters at elite establishments earn up to 45 thousand rubles.

The IT sector stands apart from the general trends. Programmers and developers from the Russian Federation are in high demand. Often the key to success when searching for a job for IT professionals is a well-filled LinkedIn page. The salary level for programmers abroad is 60-65% higher than in Russia. Experts at the Senior PHP developer level are especially valued. They are willing to pay such specialists up to 60 thousand dollars a year.

Best jobs abroad

You can find a job abroad quickly and without much difficulty on the employment portal website. The site is a huge platform that contains offers from a variety of countries for job seekers of various profiles. The resource has a simple, intuitive interface and easy navigation. In addition, it has an excellent filtering system that makes it easy to sort all offers by one or another parameter.

Sometimes it is not possible to find suitable offers right away. In this case, it is best to subscribe and receive new offers by email. This will allow you to keep your finger on the pulse of events and quickly respond to new vacancies.