Careers in Italy

Italy is the 8^th largest economy in the world but, it was hit hard by the global financial crisis and still has one of the higest levels of public debt. North Italy is more industrialized and developed and is known for its abundance of private companies, where the South Italy relies heavily on agriculture and farming. The number of multinational companies in Italy may be smaller than in other European countries but Italian brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini (automobiles), and Gucci, Prada, Versace, Armani and Benetton (fashion) are known the world over.

Vacancies are commonly advertised in local newspapers and magazines and can also be searched for online. To get a job in Italy you have strong your networking through friends and the local people as well as with your university, because there are many jobs that are not advertised. For jobs that are advertised, application is usually online and consists of a CV and cover letter or an application form. Where possible all applications should be submitted in Italian unless otherwise stated. To save some time it might also be a good idea to get your academic transcripts and certificates translated into Italian.