Hungary is a European country with a rapidly developing economy, it has a rich culture and attracts tourists from all over the globe. Since the country is a member of the EU, studying or working in Hungary offers certain advantages. Just a few years ago, there were more than 200,000 immigrants out of a total population of 9.7 million, but today their number has grown. After the start of the war in Ukraine, the Hungarian authorities sheltered refugees and also simplified the procedures for the registration and employment of Ukrainian citizens. So, there will be jobs in Hungary for those who ended up here because of the war.
How to find a job in Hungary
Under normal conditions, employment in Hungary involves the issuance of visas by foreigners and obtaining a work permit. Most often, the granting of this permission is preceded by a check by the immigration service, the purpose of which is to make sure that local residents or citizens of other EU countries do not apply for a particular position.
Where to look for vacancies
If you need a job in Hungary, free vacancies can be found on online job sites. You can use both Hungarian and international resources. Here are some common platforms in the country:
- Jobinfo;
- Profession;
- CVonline;
- Allasmindenkinek;
- Jobline;
- Minddiak.
Jobs for those who are in Hungary are also offered on major transnational job search sites: LC Work, Monster, Jooble, CareerJet, and Glassdoor. As in other European countries, LinkedIn is used for employment here. You can also contact specialized forums and communities on Facebook.
Employment agencies
In any country, there are enough intermediary agencies that help you get a job in Hungary.
This method is suitable for those who do not have a sufficient level of knowledge of the language and are faced with difficulties in looking for work abroad on their own. But the intermediary should definitely be checked for legality because there are enough scammers who want to cash in on gullible migrant workers.
Salary
As far as income is concerned, it is important to understand that the income level in Hungary is lower than in Western Europe. So, for low-skilled labor, salaries can be about €400, and for highly skilled workers, they can reach over €2,000.
However, Hungarian employers often cover mediocre salaries with an attractive social package. It may include payment for meals, transportation costs, provision of food cards, preferential living conditions, partial or full reimbursement of expenses for official employment, etc.
