Jobs Guide from www.justlanded.com   Finding a job in Italy isn't easy - especially as foreigner. Our job guide provides information about salaries, contracts and working conditions. Look in the classifieds for positions available and post an ad with your details. Chat with other job-seekers in the forums.     Working in Italy   Introduction: Italy has a relatively high unemployment rate, which was officially running at around 8.9 per cent (in the north around 5 per cent, in central Italy 6 per cent and in the south 21 per cent) of the workforce in October 2002. more   Qualifications: The most important qualification for working in Italy is the ability to speak Italian. more   Job hunting: Job hunting includes the following resources: Newspapers, Employment Offices, Information Centres And Libraries, Recruitment Agencies, Chambers Of Commerce, Internet, Unsolicited Applications To Companies, Networking, Personal Applications. more   Employment Agencies: Job seekers in Italy should register at the nearest employment office ( ufficio di collocamento) of the government employment service ( Sezione Circoscrizionate per l’Impiego). more Internet: The rapid development of the Internet has led to a huge increase in the number of online recruitment agencies and job search sites. more   Seasonal Jobs: Seasonal jobs ( lavoro stagionale) are available throughout the year in Italy, the vast majority in the tourist industry. more   English Teachers & Translators: There’s a high demand for English teachers, translators and interpreters in the major cities in Italy, particularly in Rome and the north of the country. more   Social Security: Italy has an extensive social security ( previdenza sociale) system covering the vast majority of the population. more   Unemployment Benefit: There are various kinds of unemployment benefit ( indennità di disoccupazione), as detailed here below. more ......................................................................................................................................     Powered by www.justlanded.com A website for people moving abroad to live, work and study in Italy.