Why is it hard to get a job in Brazil?

Looking for a job with a Brazilian company is extremely difficult. Firstly, recruiting is highly social in Brazil and you need exceptional contacts. Secondly, as David Allred mentions, you need perfect Portuguese to compete against the Brazilian workforce. That said, here are the top ways to find a job in Brazil.

Is it hard to get job in Brazil?

While it’s possible to get any type of job in Brazil, there are some fields that more readily hire foreigners. Native English speakers can usually find opportunities teaching, and highly-skilled workers in the engineering and energy fields also have an advantage.

What do most people do for work in Brazil?

Today, many people in Brazil work to provide a service: for example, in tourism, as tourist guides, or in hotels. In Rio de Janeiro tourism is a particularly attractive industry to find work in – Rio is the most visited city in South America, after all. Many Brazilians also work in banking, computing and in shop sales.

What are the main occupations in Brazil?

Economy of Brazil

Statistics
Labor force by occupation	agriculture: 9.4\% industry: 32.1\% services: 58.5\% (2017 est.)
Unemployment	14.7\% (2020 est.) 11.0\% (December 2019)
Main industries	Textiles shoes chemicals cement lumber iron ore tin steel aircraft motor vehicles and parts other machinery and equipment

Can a foreigner get a job in Brazil?

Every foreigner intending to work in Brazil needs a work visa. This must be obtained in your country of residence by submitting the required documents to a Brazilian consulate, including a signed work contract from a company operating in Brazil, or an offer of employment.

What are the highest paying jobs in Brazil?

10 Highest Paid Jobs in Brazil

• #1 Doctor. On average, a Brazilian doctor earns from 16,600-48,600 BRL per annum.
• #2 Chief Financial Officer.
• #3 Bank Manager.
• #4 College Professor.
• #5 Lawyer / Advocate.
• #6 Judge.
• #7 Chief Executive Officer or CEO.
• #8 Public Relations Manager.

Can I get a job in Brazil without speaking Portuguese?

In large multinational companies of IT is possible to work without speaking Portuguese, mainly because there’s a huge shortage of skilled labor in this area in Brazil. As for the IT professionals that work internally, supporting the other workers of a company, they will need to know the language.

Can I work in Brazil without speaking Portuguese?

Working areas for Non-Portuguese speakers In large multinational companies of IT is possible to work without speaking Portuguese, mainly because there’s a huge shortage of skilled labor in this area in Brazil.

What do I need to get a job in Brazil?

To get one, you require a pre-arranged job and your employer needs to start the application process for your work permit. Apart from networking, you can use newspapers, the internet and employments agencies to look for a job. Catho is one of the most popular job sites in Brazil.

What is it like to get into recruitment?

A lot of people get into recruitment straight out of college or university (like myself). You are young and a bit “wet behind the ears” in many ways. Recruitment forces you to come out of your shell and engage with a wide range of people across all walks of life (if you don’t you will not last).

Do recruiters pretend to be candidates?

You hear horror stories of recruiters pretending to be candidates, withholding information from colleagues, even faking CVs in order to try and get ahead. Don’t be that person; it never ends up going well, especially in the long run.

Does recrecruitment get easier over time?

Recruitment (especially in your first 1-2 years) means long hours, high stress and a lot of knock-backs. You end up thinking about work when you are not there and stressing about emails meetings, targets etc. What I would say is it does get easier. You get more organised, more resilient and generally more empowered as you build your client base.