Although the demand for work must be adapted according to the specificities of the several sectors of activity, it is essential:
- Develop your CV – one of the most reliable templates is CV Europass, one of the most popular CV models in Europe (https://europa.eu/europass/pt/create-europass-cv)
- Gather documents such as: Presentation Letter, Letters of Recommendation and diplomas of courses and/or certificates;
- Apply for job ads, in person or online;
- Send spontaneous applications;
- Register on the Portal of the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) or go in person, to the employment service(center) closest to you (https://www.iefp.pt/) and access the information available through EURES – European Network Employment Services – which aims to facilitate worker mobility across borders and across borders within the European Economic Area (EEA) (the 27 Member States of the European Union, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), United Kingdom ** and Switzerland (https://www.iefp.pt/eures)
- Enroll in employment support offices (GAE, GIP – Professional Insertion Offices (GIP) – see GIP network, local associations / institutions with specialized support in this area (see Local Offices for Supporting Migrants (CLAIM) and Specialized Support for Immigrants Office (GAEI);
- Contact the network of relationships (family, friends, former colleagues and employers) and collaborate on projects that aim to increase the network of relationships such as GEPE – Groups of Entrepreneurship in Job Search;
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