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Will I be able to find a job in Portugal?

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When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Portugal, they reponded...

"Job employment agencies are the best way to go for looking for work. However, most require fluency in Portuguese. If you come from the United States, the UK, or any other English-speaking country, your best bet is to look for companies from your home country that are specifically looking for English-speakers," remarked another expat who made the move to Lisbon, Portugal.

"Foreigners often have jobs in the hospitality, tourism and IT sectors in Portugal. They may also work as English language teachers, retail associates, software engineers and agricultural workers. Freelance work such as web development and digital marketing are also popular amongst many foreigners in Portugal," explained one expat living in Portugal.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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