Galati is one of the biggest cities in Romania and also an interesting and challenging option for those ones who want to move to this country. The quality of urban life is getting better and better, for both the residents and also visitors, businesses or expats coming to town. Here is everything to know about the local economy and the potential jobs to apply for.
The economy of Galati
Galati is one of Romania's biggest commercial traffic hubs, connected to the main European communication channels. The city's main economic activities are happening around the metal and steel industries, while around the city, the predominant domain is the agriculture.
Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of the city, due to the large surface exploited.
When it comes to metal and steel, the biggest steel manufacturing companies are ArcelorMittal Galati, or Indeed. The city is also the country's biggest shipbuilding dockyard. In addition to these economies stays tourism, which is becoming a significant contribution to the economy of Galati.
Promising fields of work for expats in Galati
Galati is, first of all, an industrial city, meaning that the most present jobs are technicians, engineers, and also manual workers. So, those expats who are passionate or already working in the industrial field, there are jobs for the steel, naval, and construction industries. Also, engineers can easily find a good job in other sectors as well.
Another prospect for a possible career is the commerce area, as well as the service sector. Also, Galati is an open city for investments and small businesses. Tourism is now a quickly developing sector, with suited jobs especially for expats.
Find a job in Galati
When it comes to the big cities of Romania, there are various types of jobs to look for in Galati. The biggest employer stays ArcelorMittal Galati, which has around 6,000 employees.
A good way to prepare for an interview is the knowledge of the Romanian language.
If you don't know where to start from, the internet is a good way to search for a job in Galati. For instance, expats can look at specialised websites, expat forums, and other virtual platforms. Some professional social networks such as LinkedIn can offer a big help in this way. Expats can either send CVs spontaneously or go to the Departmental Employment Agency and ask for help in this direction.
Wages in Galati
The unemployment rate in Galati is around 6 per cent. And the number of employers is approximately 120 thousand, all around the Galati county. Currently, the South-East part of Romania, where Galati is also situated, includes 13,200 companies.
While the job offers are generous enough, the medium salary in Galati was around 500 euros in 2019.
Useful links:
Invest in Galati
Galati Departmental Employment Agency
Bullhornreach
Ejobs
Indeed
Best Jobs
My Job
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