Hello everyone,
Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Ecuador? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example?
Are there any unique aspects that job-seekers should consider when preparing their CV/résumé and cover letter? Should a photo be included?
Do you have any tips on interview conduct in Ecuador? Are there any particulars, such as greetings or behavioural customs?
In you opinion, is knowledge of the local language or a regional language necessary to successfully apply for a job? What level of the language should job-seekers have mastered?
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Priscilla
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Ecuador?
Priscilla
09 August 2017 11:38:06
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An63680
14 August 2017 18:23:50
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Well Precise, The labor market is very competitive, There are very few jobs that pay a wage you can live on, If you do not speak very good Spanish, finding a job is next to impossible, but if you speak good Spanish and good English, you can probably find a lot of openings, My advice, go to school, get a higher education, read books, a lot of them, learn English, get out of Ecuador, travel to other country's and learn, Roberto
vsimple
16 August 2017 07:18:00
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Yes it's very competitive here, and in Quito seeing a foreigner working, aside from Venezuelans, Colombians, and Cubans is like finding a needle in a haystack. And if you're thinking about teaching as an“ English Teacher”, please don't degrade that profession more than it has been. Similarly to backpackers with TESOL certificates who think they are “English Teachers.” English teachers here get paid peanuts as is because Ecuadorians know the game and know your qualifications are not worth the paper they're printed on.
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