Hello everyone,
Finding a job in Italy is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in a whole new country. If you've gone through a job interview in Italy before, how about giving a few tips to someone who might be preparing for one?
Do interviews usually take place in a formal or casual setting in Italy? Do you have any pointers for job interviews that take place over a lunch or dinner?
From application all the way to the job interview, what is essential to make an candidate stand out?
Culturally speaking, are there specific do's and don'ts? What is the general take on bringing a parent on the job interview or a gift to the interviewer?
Can you tell us a little about your experience? What worked and what did not work for you?
How important is it to have a solid professional network prior to a job interview?
Please share your experience,
Priscilla
Being convincing to an employer in Italy
Italian employers rarely accept Americans, Canadians, etc. as employees. They reserve the positions for Italian citizens ...there is age discrimination...on and on. If an American or Canadian employer tried to refuse a position due to age...they'd be hauled into a courtroom. Many Americans , Canadians etc. are far more qualified (due to education, experience, etc.) than are their Italian counterparts....ex. in banking, finance, teaching English in schools etc. Italian schools pretend to teach the English language to students and the kids are learning the language all wrong with regard to grammar, pronunciation etc., because the Italian teachers are incompetent. It is shameful.
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