Will I be able to find a job in El Salvador?
When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in El Salvador, they reponded...
"The main industry in which ex-pats are involved in is Apparel and Textile Manufacturing. Other than that exist opportunities for CERTIFIED Teachers in such English Speaking Institutions as the American School and International School of El Salvador view: http://web66.coled.umn.edu/schools/SV/ElSalvador.html also the British School(which hires teachers from UK/Commonwealth countries) and the Pan-American School. For those not certified wishing to teach English exist a number of small English Academies and Schools, as well as prestigious "Colegios" or High Schools in San Salvador as well as in the cities of Santa Ana and San Miguel, most reputable schools prefer teachers to posess a TEFL Certification. Pay is low by U.S. standards ranging from $3.50 hour and up for part time English Teachers, note that many Salvadorian-Americans/Canadians teach here and many small private teaching co-ops exist. Many volunteer opportunities also exist through the various International Aid and Releif Organizations that operate here in el Salvador, however it is best to contact them first in your home country before travelling, for example see: http://web66.coled.umn.edu/schools/SV/ElSalvador.html or http://www.beliefnet.com/story/64/story_6435_1.html," said another expat in San Salvador, El Salvador.
"Foreigners in El Salvador often work in the tourism industry, teaching English, or providing professional services such as accounting, engineering, and IT. They may also work in the agricultural sector, as well as in the manufacturing and construction industries. Additionally, some foreigners may find employment in the hospitality industry, such as in restaurants, hotels, and resorts," wrote a member who made the move to El Salvador.
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