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Want to work in Portugal?. IO Lavoro European Job Fair – Torino, 9 th – 10th October. Living & Working in Portugal. Language Accommodation Healthcare Education Cost of Living Looking for a Job Starting up a Business. The Country Labour Market Working Conditions Social Security - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Want to work Want to work in Portugal?in Portugal?IO Lavoro European Job Fair IO Lavoro European Job Fair
– – Torino, Torino, 99thth – 10th October – 10th October
Living & Working in Portugal
The Country The Country
Labour MarketLabour Market
Working ConditionsWorking Conditions
Social Security Social Security
TaxationTaxation
Recognition of Diplomas Recognition of Diplomas
and Qualificationsand Qualifications
LanguageLanguage
AccommodationAccommodation
HealthcareHealthcare
EducationEducation
Cost of LivingCost of Living
Looking for a JobLooking for a Job
Starting up a Starting up a BusinessBusiness
The Country
The Country
Area: 92,412 km2
Territorial organisation: 18 districts in the Mainland, 2 Autonomous regions (Azores and Madeira archipelagos)
Capital: Lisboa (Lisbon)
Population: 10.634.400 (2nd Q 2009)
Active Population: 5.583.900 (2nd Q 2009)
Unemployment Rate: 9.1 (2nd Q 2009)
Currency: Euro
GDP: 162.489,5 million Eur (2008)
Per capita GDP: 74% EU27 avg (2008)
Minimum Wage: 450,00 Eur/month (2009)
Inflation Rate: 2.7% (2008); -1.5% (Jul. 2009)
The Labour MarketThe Labour Market
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Labour MarketPortuguese Economy
Based in traditional industries - textiles, clothing, footwear, cork and wood products, beverages (wine), ceramics, glass and glassware, fish canning, metal working, oil refining and chemicals;
A world-class mould-making industry
Changing its role in Europe’s automotive sector, IT and renewable energies
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Labour MarketPortuguese Economy
Agriculture is a small part of the economy
B2B Market: growth oriented sectors are construction & public works, environment, medical equipment, information technology, communications and transportation
B2C Market: the major visible trend in the last few years has been the increase of hypermarkets, large retailers & shopping malls
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Labour MarketPortuguese Economy
Tourism is the driving force of the economy and the labour market
Trying to develop a cultural and rustic rather than “only sun & beach” tourism in order to attract tourists
New touristic offers: organisation of events, adventure and nature, cultural, rural, residential and SPA tourism
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Labour MarketSurpluses
Teachers
Clerks
Sales and Services Elementary Occupations
Non-Qualified Workers in Mining, Construction, Manufacturing and Transports
Personal and Protective Services Workers
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Labour MarketGraduate Surpluses
Teachers (kindergartens, basic & secondary schools)
Graduates in Economics, Management & other Business Sciences (including Accountancy, Marketing and Advertising)
Graduates in Languages & other Communication Sciences
Social Workers and Psychologists
Other graduates in Social & Human Sciences: Sociologists, Lawyers, Historians, etc.
Engineers (Civil, Chemical, Electro, Agronomy, Environmental, IT, Mechanical,…)
Nurses
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Labour MarketShortages
Health Sector Medical Doctors, mostly in some expert specialties
ICT’s (Information & Communication Technologies)
IT Engineers, with very specific profiles and skills
Construction & Public Works Qualified workers
Services
Specialized Contact Centres, Shared Service Centres
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Labour MarketSeasonal Shortages
Hotels & Restaurants
Bartenders
Waiters/Waitresses
Recepcionists
Agriculture Fruit picking: grapes, pears, strawberries
The Working ConditionsThe Working Conditions
Working ConditionsAverage Monthly Earnings (Oct. 2008)
Eur 1.071,6
Professional Level
Managers/Directors 3.283,2
Employees 1.129,4
Labourers 791,0
Apprentices 578,9
Gender
Male 1.190,4
Female 906,2
Activity Areas
Manufacturing 936,7
Construction 917,6
Sales & Repair Services 988,3
Hotels & Restaurants 695,8
Transports & Communications 1.577,7
Financial Activities 2.185,9
Health Care & Social Work 898,5
Community & Family Services 1.319,6
Education 1.205,3
Source: GEP-MTSS
Working ConditionsRelevant Info
Holiday & Christmas subsidies total 14 earning months per year
Lisbon has the highest wage level in Portugal, due to concentration of higher paying activities
Normal working period cannot exceed 40 hours weekly (avg. is 39 hours, 5 working days)
Holiday duration: in general, 22+3 useful days as a base (or 2 days per complete month of work in short-term contracts)
Fixed term contract maximum duration: 3 years (incl. 2 renewals max. during the period); mandatory to be in writing
Day limit for supplementary work: 2 hours
Further info: www.act.gov.pt
Working Conditions
Temporary Work
Significantly increasing in Portugal (around 250 TWA’s)
Only TWA’s licensed by the Public Employment Service (IEFP, I.P.) are authorised to perform the activity (assigning workers to other companies)
For information on licensed TWA’s, please visit:
www.iefp.pt > Soluções para Entidades > Empresas Trabalho Temporário regulamentadas
The Social SecurityThe Social Security
Social SecurityDeductions
Social Security contributions of 11% deducted from gross monthly earnings
Employers contribute a further 23,75%
The employer is responsible for making the contribution for each worker, corresponding to the overall rate of 34,75% of his/her gross monthly earnings, at the District Social Security Centre (or online)
For the self-employed, contribution rate is calculated on the basis of declared wage:
25,4% (compulsory protection scheme)
32% (wider protection scheme)
Further info: www.seg-social.pt
Social SecurityUnemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefit (UB)Unemployment benefit (UB)
due to workers with minimum 450 days of paid work and a record of contributions in the 24 months preceding the date of unemployment
duration depends on the benefit recipient’s age and on the number of years with registered earnings (after last record as unemployed benefit recipient): minimum 12 months and maximum 38 months
65% of the reference wage (max. limit 3 x IAS* per month)
* IAS (Indexante dos Apoios Sociais): Social Supports Index; equal to €419,22 in 2009 (amount revised every year)
Social SecurityUnemployment Benefits
Social unemployment benefit (SUB) Social unemployment benefit (SUB) paid to workers with min. 180 days worked and a record of contributions in the 12
months preceding the date of unemployment, and whose family per capita income is lower than 80% the IAS
duration identical to UB, except when following the UB payment (in which case it is reduced to half)
Equal to IAS for benefit recipients with a family; to 80% of the IAS for single benefit recipients
Partial unemployment benefit (PUB)Partial unemployment benefit (PUB) paid when workers receiving an unemployment benefit sign a part-time work contract,
with a wage lower than the amount of the UB
differential between the wage and the UB due to the worker
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Social SecurityUnemployment Benefits
Rules for unemployment benefit exportRules for unemployment benefit export
If receiving an UB in Italy and wanting to look for a job in Portugal, you may request that it is exported to Portugal for up until 3 months, since you comply to the following rules: to remain available for work for a minimum period of 4 weeks in the
Job Centre
to inform the Social Security in Italy of your intention to look for a job in Portugal
to bring the E303 form obtained from the Social Security in Italy
to register as a jobseeker in the PES in Portugal (IEFP Job Centres) at max. 7 days after departure from Italy
The Tax SystemThe Tax System
TaxesPersonal Income Tax (IRS) Rates (%)
Annual Income Amount (Eur) Normal Rate (A) Avg. Rate (B)
Up to 4.755 10,5 10,5000
4.755 to 7.192 13,0 11,3471
7.192 to 17.836 23,5 18,5986
17.836 to 41.021 34,0 27,3037
41.021 to 59.450 36,5 30,1545
59.450 to 64.110 40,0 30,8701
More than 64.110 42,0
Taxes
Principles to avoid double taxation
IRS is paid on the annual amount of income received by people living in Portugal
In case of non-residents, it is paid exclusively on income received in Portugal
Employers will retain 25% of the income due to non-resident employees
To avoid double taxation, Portugal has tax agreements with the other EEA member states (and Switzerland)
Further info: www.dgci.min-financas.pt
The Recognition of The Recognition of Diplomas and Diplomas and QualificationsQualifications
Recognition of Diplomas and Qualifications
In Portugal, access to certain occupational activities is conditioned by the possession of diplomas, certificates or other degrees. The recognition schemes are not, in most occupational activities, automatic.
Requests for recognition should be addressed at the competent authority in Portugal.
Further info:
NARIC - National Academic Recognition Information Centres
www.naricportugal.pt
PNRQ - National Reference Point for Vocational Qualifications
http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html
The LanguageThe Language
Language
Although many Portuguese people speak English, French or Spanish, most employers will require at least a basic knowledge of Portuguese:
Portuguese e-learning tools:Portuguese e-learning tools: Camões Virtual Centre: http://cvc.instituto-camoes.pt/
Easy Portuguese: www.easyportuguese.com
Portuguese language teacher (Camões Institute) Portuguese language teacher (Camões Institute)
in several European Universities in Italyin several European Universities in Italy
In PortugalIn Portugal: “Portugal Acolhe” (“Portugal Welcomes”) Programme (VT Centres)
Search by “Português para Estrangeiros” in Yellow Pages (www.pai.pt)
The AccommodationThe Accommodation
AccommodationLooking for a place to stay
Housing in the largest cities (Lisboa, Porto) and in touristic areas (Algarve) may be difficult to find and very expensive
The renting price for houses and flats does not include water supply, electricity, telephone and gas expenses; usually it does not include furniture either
Still not very common to find houses with central heating or air conditioning
Leasing contracts normally last for a minimum 6 months
It is common to be asked for a 1 to 2 months rent payment in advance
In the University cities, there are also people who rent rooms to students (already furnished)
AccommodationLooking for a place to stay
Accommodation offered with a job is rare in Portugal
Average rental of a 1 bedroom appt. Eur 500, 2 bedroom appt. Eur 700 (more expensive in Lisbon)
Arrange for temporary accommodation before you leave:
Portugal Official Tourism website
www.visitportugal.com > Where to stay
Portuguese Youth Hostels network
www.pousadasjuventude.gov.pt
Most newspapers (“Classificados” sections) and real estate agencies are already on the Internet…
AccommodationLooking for a place to stay
most useful websitesmost useful websites Portal da Habitação Portal da Habitação www.portaldahabitacao.pt
ComprarCasa (APEMIP Associates Portal) ComprarCasa (APEMIP Associates Portal) www.comprarcasa.pt
ERA Portugal www.era.pt ERA Portugal www.era.pt
REMAX Portugal REMAX Portugal www.remax.pt
Lardocelar – Imobiliários e Serviços www.lardocelar.com Lardocelar – Imobiliários e Serviços www.lardocelar.com
Imoproposta Imoproposta www.imoproposta.pt
BPI Expresso Imobiliário http://clix.bpiexpressoimobiliario.pt BPI Expresso Imobiliário http://clix.bpiexpressoimobiliario.pt
Casa Sapo – Portal Nacional de Imobiliário www.casa.sapo.pt Casa Sapo – Portal Nacional de Imobiliário www.casa.sapo.pt
Further links:Further links: please check at the EURES Portal > L&W section please check at the EURES Portal > L&W section
The Health Care SystemThe Health Care System
Health Care
National Emergency ServicesNational Emergency Services:: 112112
Medical services from the NHS (National Health System) are free to EEA citizens working or looking for work in Portugal
When travelling to Portugal, don’t forget your European Health Insurance European Health Insurance CardCard
Once you start working, and after being registered in Portuguese Social Security, register with the nearest Health Centre
Health CentresHealth Centres: general practice/family medicine, public health care, nursing, vaccination and some diagnostic exams
Public HospitalsPublic Hospitals: external specialist consultations, hospitalization and emergency services
Further infoFurther info:: www.portaldasaude.ptwww.portaldasaude.pt oror www.dgs.ptwww.dgs.pt
The Educational SystemThe Educational System
EducationEducational System
Pre-School Education
Pre-School Education
Basic EducationBasic Education Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Higher EducationHigher EducationPost-Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Education
Ages
Schooling Years
1st cycle1st cycle 2nd cycle2nd cycle 3rd cycle3rd cycle
3 4 5
kindergartenkindergarten Courses:
Scientific-Humanistic
TechnologicalSpecialised ArtisticProfessional
Courses:
Scientific-Humanistic
TechnologicalSpecialised ArtisticProfessional
6 9 10 11 12 14 15
Technological Specialisation Courses
Technological Specialisation Courses
1st, 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
17 18 19
1st 2nd
18…
1st 2nd 3rd
GraduateGraduate
20
Compulsory Education
MasterMaster DoctorDoctor
21 22
1st 2nd
University EducationUniversity Education
Polytechnics Education
Polytechnics Education
GraduateGraduate MasterMaster
…
EducationEducational System
No school may refuse to enrol a child, independently of his or her nationality, provided it is located in the area in which his or her parents reside and places are still available
Pupils from kindergarten to the 9th grade registered in the public education system whose mother tongue is not Portuguese may benefit from support measures: they will attend Portuguese lessons along with others but may receive extra tuition in the language if necessary
There are also some International Schools in Greater Lisbon as well as in the Algarve
Further infoFurther info on the education and training systems:
http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html
The Cost of LivingThe Cost of Living
Cost of LivingFood and Beverages
Milk (1 lt) € 0,67 – 1,00
Bread (1 kg) € 1,50 – 2,30
Pork Meat (1 kg) € 4,50
Eggs (12 units) € 1,58 – 1,88
Codfish (1 kg) € 9,98 – 12,98
Oranges (1 kg) € 1,20 – 1,40
Beer (1 lt) € 0,75 – 1,29
Coke (1 lt) € 0,89 – 0,95
Cost of LivingAccommodation (apt. Rents, €)
LisbonLisbon OportoOporto
T2 Apartment 350 - 1100 450 – 700
T3 Apartment 750 – 2000 600 – 900
Studio (T0) 250 - 900 300 - 500
Cost of LivingTransports
1 single bus ticket (Lisbon) € 1,40 (bought on board)
1 single underground ticket (Lisbon) € 0,80
Monthly Travel Card (Lisbon Area) € 22,60 – 75,25
Gas 95 octanes (1 lt) € 1,022 - 1,074
Train 2nd class from Lisbon to Oporto € 20,00 – 27,50
Coach from Lisbon to Oporto € 17,50
Cost of LivingLeisure
1 cup of coffee (‘bica’) € 0,55 - 0,80
1 cinema ticket € 5,50 – 6,00
1 theatre ticket € 10,00 – 30,00
1 McMenu (McDonalds) € 4,25
1 DVD € 19,00 – 25,00
1 meal in a café / snack bar € 7,00 – 10,00
1 meal in a restaurant (2nd class) € 14,00 – 22,00
Packet of 20 cigarettes € 3,10 – 3,95
1 daily newspaper € 0,80 – 1,00
Looking for a JobLooking for a Job
Looking for a JobJob Search Strategies
Invest in the Portuguese language learning
Contact the EURES Advisers network in your country
Visit www.eures.europa.eu for info on job vacancies and living and working conditions in Portugal
Place your CV on the EURES portal – or, if you have enough knowledge of Portuguese, on www.netemprego.pt
Search for job opportunities in several on-line job banks (see Useful Useful ContactsContacts page)
Looking for a JobApplying for a Job
Portuguese Resumé (e.g. in Europass CV model – include photo) and Motivation Letter
Other Europass tools (Language, IT Skills, Diploma/Certificate Supplements) may be an added value
Collect all documents in evidence of your relevant professional experience and education/training diplomas and certificates – take them with you for an Interview (in Portuguese, if required – or, at least, in English)
Always take previous employers’ references with you
Looking for a JobWhen in Portugal…
Register yourselfRegister yourself:
in a Job Centre (“Centro de Emprego”)
on www.netemprego.pt
(Contact Centre in Portugal: 808 200 670808 200 670)
You can alsoYou can also:
check for ads in newspapers
check online job banks
apply for a job at TWA’s, if you’re willing to accept a temporary job (just make sure it is authorised to exercise the activity)
3 in the national Coordination
8 at the regional level (2 in the Autonomous Regions - Azores and Madeira)
12 in Local Units (in Job Centres)
23 EURES Advisers
Looking for a JobEURES Advisers in Portugal…
I have a valid Identity Card or Passport
I have a copy of the labour contract or written document confirming the provided work terms and conditions, and I completely understand them
I have documents proving my professional experience, training/education degrees and professional certificates
I know the wage payment method and frequency
I can guarantee accommodation in the area where I’m going to work
I have the European Health Insurance Card
I have enough money to remain in Portugal until I get my 1st wage payment or to return to Italy in case of need
Looking for a JobChecklist (before leaving)
Previously check situation in the labour market in Portugal, through the Internet (e.g. EURES Portal or online newspapers) and/or getting in touch with Portuguese EURES Advisers
Make sure that you have the adequate Portuguese language level to the job and, in case of need, improve it in due time
Take previous employers’ references with you
Take out travel insurance
Contact Social Security in Italy for more information on the Portuguese social protection system
Contact NRP, NARIC or a EURES Adviser for further info on the recognition of your qualifications and skills in Portugal
Looking for a JobOther Advices
Starting up Starting up
your own Businessyour own Business
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Investment opportunities
IT, tourism, trade, bioagriculture,…
Strategic access to markets
Modern road & communication infrastructures
Quality of life and nice working environment
Starting up a businessPortuguese added value
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What to think about?What to think about?
Juridical statute
Simplified procedure or traditional method?
Activities requiring previous licensing
Further Info: please visit the
EURES Portal > L&W section
Starting up a businessBasic Procedures
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Company Portal www.portaldaempresa.pt
Firm On-Line www.portaldaempresa.pt/CVE/pt/EOL
Firm on the Spot www.empresanahora.mj.pt
Company Stores www.portaldaempresa.pt/CVE/pt/LojaEmpresa/
Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt
AICEP (Portuguese Agency for Investment and External Trade) www.investinportugal.pt
IAPMEI (Institute of Support to SME’s) www.iapmei.pt
Starting up a businessUseful Links
Contacts
Teresa Évora
EURES Adviser
IEFP, I.P. – Sintra Job Centre
Phone: +351 21 910 71 39
E-mail: [email protected]
Welcome to Welcome to Portugal!Portugal!
Thank you!Thank you!