JOB SEEKING

Here, we will explore ways of job-seeking in Greece!

Job Search Websites

Having your CV and work documents, you are ready for the next step, the job seeking! The most popular and easy way to find a job is through a website with job advertisements. Choose the ads that interest you and match your qualifications, to send your resume. To apply, you may need to fill out an application form with your details and upload your CV. You may also be asked to send your resume directly by e-mail, or call the employer to express your interest in the position. Here you can see a list of websites where you can find job adverts. 

Also in this link, you can find interesting, up-to-date information related to job seeking and the job market for persons of young generation.

The Social Media

Use social media in your job search! There are many groups with job adverts on Facebook such as the following: Job Opportunities for refugees in Greece, Group of Interpreters in Greece, Generation 2.0 (job adverts of Thursday). You can also follow on Facebook, your preferable job seeking websites, so you can see new ads that come out on time! 

LinkedIn is a great social media to introduce yourself to future employers as well as look for jobs anywhere in the world! Here you can find more information about LinkedIn. Employers use to look for a candidate on their social media, so it would be good that your posts and photos in any social media you are active are descent or closed to the public. You can find more details on the proper management of social media when looking for work, here.

The Career Fairs

Career fairs is a great opportunity to personally meet employers and companies and get a job! Career fairs aim to connect employers and candidates. They are organized by companies, agencies and NGOs dealing with recruitment and employability. Entry is usually free to all interested parties. At the event venue,  you can find many employers who are looking for staff and you can find out about them in advance via the career fair informative link. Print your CV in multiple copies, dress for a job interview (see “the job interview”) and get ready to talk to several employers!  Organizations that often organize career fairs are:

It is good to regularly check on their websites and follow them on social media to be informed about any career days that open! 

The Recruitment Companies

Recruitment companies a mediate between employers looking for staff and candidates looking for work trying to match them properly. On the websites of recruitment companies, you can find job ads and submit your CV. You can also contact these companies directly for an interview, and they can refer you to suitable employers who need an employee like you. Here you can find the websites of the biggest recruitment companies.