What cities in Europe have good job potential? (find a job, transfer)

[agen_kolar]

I am a 20 year old looking into moving to Europe within 2 years, but I don't know what cities would be worth looking into. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Science, minor in Political Science, over 1 year experience working at UCF as an Assistant Instructional Designer for Online Courses, and over 2 years in an office setting. I'm not sure if that matters in Europe. As far as language goes, I'd like an area that uses English as well as another language. I'm willing to learn another language and I speak some French, but not really interested in France. Also not interested in England, but that doesn't mean I'm not open to moving there. Any info and help is appreciated. Thanks so much.

[k350]

Sure, you can take some low paying job and teach english, if they have openings in Europe anymore.

Given Europe's unemployment rate and your degree not being in anything that is in demand like engineering, it will be all but impossible to find employment there.

You may give the military a try, I don't mean join but look for positions on bases over there. They have everything ranging from domestic abuse case workers, to teachers, to what ever support things that a person would require.

You might also apply for fed gov positions and see about what is offered for you.

I myself lived in Europe for a few years and loved it and can't wait to get back. I have an open job offer right now for a technical position but I am going to complete college and get out of the tech field because it does not really interest me.

[ji603]

Gonna be difficult for you to get the right to work in an EU country unless you have a passport from the EU group...

look into a job w/a US company overseas, or try usajobs.opm.gov

[fp1978]

It would definitely help to know at least one other language like German, French, or Polish. Even then, without being a citizen your chances are not very good at all.

Trying to see if you can find a job here that would transfer you over there after a while is probably your best bet. Like someone else here said, the unemployment rate in most European countries is very high, usually anywhere between 8 to 12 percent, and since you are not a citizen you will not even be considered for most jobs.

If I were you and was set on working in Europe I would apply for a student visa. You said that you have a Bachelor's degree. Now go get your master's at a school in Germany. With a student visa you will be able to work a few hours a week (under 20 I think), but more importantly you will be able to spend a couple of years there getting more education, cultivating networks, and gaining international experience. This is no guarantee that you will be able to get permission to work there when your student visa expires, but companies there would be much more inclined to sponsor you for a work visa and hire you if you are already there and have shown yourself to be a part of the area.

[Rexor]

Originally Posted by fp1978

Like someone else here said, the unemployment rate in most European countries is very high, usually anywhere between 8 to 12 percent, and since you are not a citizen you will not even be considered for most jobs.

Slightly off topic, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a difference in the methodology used in the U.S. and Europe? In Europe, you're being recorded as unemployed for the entire time that you have no job, no matter how long it is. Isn't there a certain time limit in the United States? 12 months or so... or am I wrong?
Thanks.

[orangeapple]

Originally Posted by Rexor

Slightly off topic, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a difference in the methodology used in the U.S. and Europe? In Europe, you're being recorded as unemployed for the entire time that you have no job, no matter how long it is. Isn't there a certain time limit in the United States? 12 months or so... or am I wrong?
Thanks.

I think the laws vary from state to state. In California, there is a time limit to how long your receive unemployment pay (how long depends upon many factors).
The statistic, however, is calculated through some kind of sample survey, since not every unemployed person may file for unemployment pay or qualify for it. As far as I know, as long as you are without a job, actively looking for one, and able to work, then you can be counted as "unemployed", regardless of how long you've been without a job.