Barcelona: Make History by Landing a Great Job  

If you're planning a trip to Spain, then you should definitely include Barcelona on the itinerary. In fact, you might even be interested in working there as well! Located in northeast Spain, Barcelona has a long and fascinating history. Historians believe that either the Carthaginians or the Phoenicians founded the city during the 3^rd century BC. Since then, the Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Franks have ruled the city at certain points in history.  

With a population of over 1.6 million (2008), Barcelona is the capital of the independent region of Catalonia. It is also the second largest city in the country, and the largest port in the nation. Barcelona serves as a commercial, industrial, cultural, and educational hub of the nation. Throughout its history, Barcelona has served as a bastion of Catalan independence. 

Not only is a Barcelona a wonderful place to vacation in, but it's also a fantastic place to live and work in. However, landing a job in Barcelona is both a piece of cake and hard as nails. How is that possible? While many jobs are available in Spain, the competition is tough. That means that applying for a job in Barcelona is often just the first step in a lengthy process. 

One important factor that will influence how easy it is for you to find a job in Barcelona, is the amount of Spanish that you speak. If you're a native English speaker with a minimal knowledge of Spanish, then your job opportunities will basically be limited to TEFL teaching, telesales, certain receptionist jobs, and bartender work. You can find the jobs in Barcelona listed in the Spanish newspaper, various English language magazines, and so on.  

However, if you're more proficient in the Spanish language, then you'll have job opportunities for a wider range of jobs. That includes positions related to customer service, public relations, import-export, freelance journalism, and so on. There are several resources available to find such positions. 

Various temping agencies (ETTs) are helpful for finding temporary or permanent positions. After submitting your resume, you'll need to complete some forms, be interviewed orally, and perhaps take some aptitude tests.    

When searching online for jobs in Barcelona, Infojobs is one of the most popular resources. After submitting your resume, interested companies will then contact you and schedule an interview.  

Are you interested in TEFL? Various websites will link you to different schools and academies throughout Barcelona. In fact, some of them require one click of the mouse to send your resume to every school located in the city.  

If you're planning to live and work in Barcelona, then it's advisable that you stay in a holiday apartment. And if you do that, then make sure to book your holiday apartment online. That will ensure that you have an accommodation once you arrive in the city.  

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