Although the economic crisis in Spain in recent years has caused the local unemployment rate to rise, it does not seem to have much impact on Chinese people in Spain. So, what channels do Chinese people living in Spain generally use to find jobs?
Acquaintances introduce
The Chinese circle in Spain was not big, and professionals in specific fields could easily form an interpersonal network. So if you want to find a good job in a specific industry or field (such as computer, translation, foreign trade, tourism, catering, etc.), then it is very necessary to meet one or two good friends in this circle who have been deeply involved in this industry for many years. They have the latest information and connections, and they say that they are not well-behaved and do not let others go. Some good job opportunities often fill the pits with recommendations from acquaintances.
Chinese newspaper
Some of the larger Chinese media operated in Spain, such as the European News, Huaxin News, Qiaosheng News, etc., have a lot of recruitment information on it. Most of them are recruitment notices for Chinese shopping malls, restaurants, 100 yuan stores, trading companies, etc. They generally have relatively small amount of information, and specific requirements and treatment require telephone contact. Finding information through the recruitment page of newspapers is the main channel for Chinese working in Spain to find recruitment information. Such newspapers can be bought in large Chinese supermarkets.
Supermarket bulletin board
In some Spanish cities, there are usually bulletin boards next to the gates of Chinese supermarkets, and various recruitment information are often posted on it. Generally, it is mainly about halls, waiters, cashiers, nannies or some labor jobs with low requirements.
Chinese online community
In online communities where Chinese people gather, such as Chinese Street , Xihua Forum, Ouhua.com, etc., there are also sections that specifically place recruitment information. In addition to some common Chinese restaurants and trading companies recruit, there are also some large Chinese companies that are more famous in Spain, such as Huawei and ZTE publish recruitment information on the forum. In addition, candidates are also allowed to publish application information freely. It has become an active channel for many Spanish students to find jobs.
Recruitment websites and app
Spain has some powerful recruitment websites, such as infojobs, infoempleo, etc. After registration, you can edit your personal information and upload your resume. These websites are basically recruitment advertisements published by local Spanish companies. The selection range is very wide. Each recruitment information writes in detail the job requirements and benefits, which is convenient for users to search for a suitable position. In addition, they almost all have their own mobile apps, so that everyone can get job information as quickly as possible. Finding a job and submitting resumes in such recruitment websites and apps generally requires a certain level of foreign language skills and having their own professional advantages. This is the main way for many Chinese people who want to work in Spain or other foreign companies.
WeChat public account and group
For Chinese people, there is a powerful tool for finding jobs: WeChat. Nowadays, when everyone has a WeChat account, many industries have opened their own WeChat public accounts. Pay more attention to local public accounts and related industry public accounts, and you can often see some of the latest recruitment information released.
In addition, some active WeChat groups have also become an important channel for obtaining information. For example, in the Spanish Chinese circle, there are many professional WeChat groups, such as catering, news, foreign trade, etc. If the peers in these groups have a demand for recruitment, they often publish first-hand information in the group, which can be said to be a waste of money.
Other social networks
Now more and more people use social networks to find jobs, such as Facebook. You can find many pages or groups that provide local recruitment information by using the search bar. Many companies will also post first-hand recruitment information on their Facebook pages, and similarly, Twitter.Of course, another social network that must be mentioned is LinkedIn designed specifically for workplace people. You can edit your resume on Linkedln and find a job through acquaintance network. It is also a very active place for headhunters. Using these social networks to find jobs is usually a common channel for Chinese people who already have a certain social circle in Spain and have no barriers to communication.
