Job Resources
Unlike many other industrialized European nations, Austria's job
market is still rather traditional. |
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Professional
Resources
There are a number of professional organizations, websites and other
work resources available to the newcomer to Austria. |
Employment Trends
Tourism has become one of Austria’s primary industries, and is a
steady source of work. |
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Cost
of Living
The Austrian cost of living is slightly higher than the European and
North American averages, but it is still less expensive than the neighboring
countries of Switzerland and Great Britain. |
Information Technology
This is a strong sector in terms of predicted employment growth and
work opportunities. |
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Resume/CV's
If you are making a career move in Austria, both your cover letter and CV should indicate your professional competence and your basic familiarity with Austrian protocol. |
Engineering
Mechanical engineering is an important sector of the Austrian
engineering industry |
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Interviewing
Advice
While a job interview in Austria is much the same as in the other
countries of Europe, one difference is the emphasis on business titles |
Accounting & Finance
The outlook for work in the banking sector is weak. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
There are no work restrictions in Austria for citizens of the European
Union (EU), Switzerland, or Liechtenstein |
Sales & Marketing
The future expansion of the Austrian marketing and sales industry
greatly depends upon the industrial development of Eastern Europe. |
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Cultural
Advice
Austrians greet each other with lots of handshaking, even with children. |
General Business
Since Austria sustains little international influence on the global
economy, there is no clear trend in general business, management and
consulting |
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Career
Advisors
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from around the world to provide country specific services for our
members. |
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