Where to look for a job in Argentina
In Argentina, most of the work opportunities for expats are in the big cities, specifically in the Banking, ICT and Oil sectors. If you are not skilled in one of these areas, you might find it tricky to get paid work in the country, but there are certain places where its easier to get a job than others. Below we have listed the five best cities to begin your job hunt.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is Argentina's political and economic centre. With its dynamic economy, it should not be difficult to find a job here, as there is something for everyone. Buenos Aires' main economic pillar is the Service sector, which consists of around 74% of its GDP. Other fields like Finance, Transport and Communications are also important sectors and other economic activities, such as trade, leasing and real estate contribute significantly to the economy, thereby generating employment. Being a top tourist destination, the city also generates many jobs in the Tourism and Hospitality sectors.
Concordia
Concordia, located in the province of Entre Rios, is a developing city whose economy depends mostly on Agriculture. It has been attracting more and more tourists over the years, many of whom end up settling there, so the number of expats is constantly increasing. For this reason, Tourism has become an important economic pole in the region, with hotels and tourist facilities being built across the city in order to provide more options to visitors of the city. With its rich flora and fauna, and its beautiful beaches, Concordia is also gaining a reputation as a popular eco-tourist destination, so if you are looking for work of this nature, it should not be difficult to find employment here.
Mendoza
Mendoza is a real job pool. Its economy is based on several sectors, including Agriculture, Mining and Tourism, which contribute to the region's economic development. The main economic activity here is viniculture, i.e. winemaking, and a large portion of the land is used to grow grapes. Mendoza continues to attract tourists, not only for its magnificent wines but also for its numerous historical sites, scenic landscapes and advanced infrastructure. You are better off finding a job on the ground here, rather than applying online, and it helps to have one or two contacts.
Cordoba
With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, Cordoba is one of the largest cities in Argentina and one of the easier places to find work, due to the dynamism and diversity of its labour market. With the correct skills and a good command of English and Spanish, you can find work in the Automotive industry, ICT, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering and Commerce to name a few. Tourism is now considered as one of the main economic pillars of Cordoba too, mostly due to its extended communication and air transport networks. As a result, many hotel infrastructure development projects have been set up, further contributing to the expansion of the labour market.
Rosario
Numerous job opportunities exist in Rosario, Argentina's third biggest city, as it plays host to several large multinational companies, including General Motors, ICI, Petrobras and Dow, which create dozens of new jobs each year. Most of Rosario's inhabitants are expats and the main industries are Automotive, Food, Textiles and Metal. It is also renowned for its vast technological centre, Polo Tecnológico Rosario (PTR), which is one of the largest on the continent and focuses on research and development of Biotechnology, Software Development and Telecommunications. PTR creates more and more new jobs each year and, in order to introduce new graduate students to the job market, it runs internship programs for students in local companies.
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Useful links:
Indeed
Xpat Jobs
Go Abroad
Monster
Overseas Jobs
Trabajando.com
Workana
Craigslist
Buenos Aires Classifieds
