Job Resources
One of the best ways to find jobs in Brazil is through referrals and
personal leads.
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Business and Networking
Brazil has many trade,
professional and social networking organizations which can aid the
jobseeker in establishing the relationships necessary for important
referrals.
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Employment Trends
Brazil, an emerging economy,
continues strong growth despite the global credit crunch and
downturn in US business activity.
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Financial Considerations
While Brazil's cost and
standard of living are the highest in South America; the cost of
living is low compared to most of North America and Europe.
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Information Technology
Many of the world's largest IT
giants have subsidiaries in Brazil and are active with their
recruitment plans.
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Resume/CVs
Cover letters are only
important when sending a résumé/CV directly to the Human Resources
department of a company and should be short and clear.
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Engineering
Industrial employment continues
to grow, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and
Statistics (IBGE), the nation's statistical organization.
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Interviewing Advice
Interviews can take quite a
long time, up to two hours in some cases, so it is important to keep
a reasonably free schedule on an interview day.
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Accounting and Finance
The demand for accounting and
finance professionals is strong and steady, both in companies and
consultancies.
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Work Permits/Visas
Brazil has a large number of
diplomatic missions worldwide. However, visa processing times can be
lengthy in some instances.
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Cultural Advice
Physical contact is an
important element of communication in Brazil and visitors should not
be alarmed or intimidated by this.
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Human Resources
Human resources is a
fast-growing professional operation in Brazil as companies realize
that there are large savings to be had in hiring well and retaining
talent.
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General Business - Sales & Marketing
Brazilian marketing professionals require a broad background and experience in all relevant areas.
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