Legal work in Spain for a non-EU citizen? How?

Question

Hi! I was hoping for advice from anyone that isnt a EU citizen that has been able to legally work in Spain!

I am 27 years old, an Australian citizen, university qualified in Economic and Social Sciences with Majors in HR Management and Industrial Relations, and am now completing a short postgraduate certificate in HR Management in Spanish in South America. I have worked in several multinationals in HR, and have been working in South America for the last four years. I speak fluent Spanish and also speak Dutch. I would stay in Spain for at least two years (if all went well, permanently).

So Im qualified in my field, and am fluent in Spanish... do you think I could find work in Spain? Do they tend to just favour EU citizens? Advice, recommendations? Any first-hand experience in finding work there as a non-EU citizen? HELP!

: ) Thanks.

Answer 1

THE SPANISH ECONOMY IS IN FREE FALL DUE TO THE BURST in the spanish housing Bubble.

Spain's economy hits the wall

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news...

even if you LAND THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS, the payment would be that of the mexican skilled people, measured in quality of life. i'M TELLING YOU, because I lived in spain, the mexican skiled people has the same or even higher purchase power.

THE FLATS in spain costs  around 700 euros a month,

the average salaries for skilled people , owners of college diplomas are near 1000 euros A MONTH.   you will only have 300 euros to spend in food , tranportation.

http://www.cafebabel.com/ger/article/256...

http://spaintalk.multimadrid.org/eve/for...

but remember the spanish economy has been hit by the credit crunch , the viability of the country as a nation is in doubt, I wouldn't recommend you go to spain to live, even if you have a good job, YOU WON'T MAKE END MEETS.

Maybe in mexico you'll find a better job, the wages are higher for senior and junior managers.

The salary report: Mexican CEOs earning more than global ...

http://www.allbusiness.com/human-resourc...

Good luck!. see ya!.

Answer 2

All EU countries are required to give priority to EU citizens for jobs.  You can apply for jobs, but remember you are at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to being hired.

A better idea would be to work for an Australian company which has offices in Europe and have them transfer you to their office in Spain.  They can apply for your employment visa as an existing employee, and the chances are better of getting the visa.