Disclaimer: While the resource mentioned may be helpful, it’s important to understand that finding employment in Spain typically requires legal authorization to work, such as Spanish citizenship, residency, or a valid work permit. While visa sponsorship is possible, it is generally uncommon, especially for positions that don’t require highly specialized skills. If you have secured another pathway to remain in Spain, such as through a student visa, digital nomad visa, arraigo, pareja de hecho, or another legal residency route, this resource may be more relevant to your situation.
When people dream about moving to Spain, they usually picture the sunshine, weekend trips, café culture, and slower pace of life, then reality hits. You start searching for jobs and quickly realize that many positions require Spanish, sometimes at a very high level. If you’re new to the country or still learning the language, it can feel discouraging.
For many foreigners, teaching English becomes the obvious route, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, teaching English has helped thousands of people build a life abroad, improve their language skills, and gain valuable international experience. But what if you have other skills?
What if you’ve spent years working in marketing, technology, finance, customer service, sales, healthcare, design, hospitality, aviation, or another industry? What if you know you have more potential than limiting yourself to a path you never intended to pursue? That’s why I wanted to share a resource that may be helpful in your job search journey.
A resource worth exploring that I’ve come across is: English Jobs in Spain
The platform focuses on English-speaking jobs in Spain and can be especially useful for people who don’t yet speak Spanish fluently. According to the site, it aggregates English-speaking opportunities across Spain and also features opportunities in more than ten other European countries, including Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and several others.
Now, I want to be transparent. I can’t guarantee you’ll find a job through this resource. I can’t guarantee you’ll get an interview, and I definitely can’t guarantee you’ll land your dream position. I’m simply sharing a tool that may help expand your search.
Everyone’s Journey Will Look Different
One thing I’ve learned from talking to people who have moved abroad is that no two job searches are the same. Some people find work within a few weeks. Others spend months networking before the right opportunity appears. Some people build careers entirely in English-speaking environments. Others use their first job as a stepping stone while learning the local language. There is no single “right” way to do it.
Your background, experience, skills, language ability, visa situation, and industry will all influence your path. If you’re highly skilled in a particular field or have years of experience in one industry, you may be surprised by the opportunities available to you. Many international companies operate in English, especially in fields like technology, customer support, sales, marketing, consulting, and multinational business environments. At the same time, speaking the local language will almost always give you an advantage.
My Biggest Piece of Advice: Network!
I’ve said it before, and I will keep saying it! If I could give one piece of advice, it would be this: Don’t rely solely on submitting your CV online. Apply for jobs, absolutely, send the emails, fill out the applications, but also get out into the world. Meet people, attend events, join communities, go to language exchanges, talk to people, introduce yourself, and show your personality!
In my experience, opportunities often come from relationships long before they come from job boards. People hire people they know, trust, and remember. A resume can tell someone what you’ve done, but a conversation can show someone who you are. That doesn’t mean online applications don’t work; they absolutely do, but networking can open doors you didn’t even know existed.
Don’t Limit Yourself
One thing I hope more people realize is that moving abroad doesn’t automatically mean putting your dreams on hold. Yes, sometimes you take a temporary job, sometimes you pivot, sometimes you need to be flexible, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon the skills you’ve spent years developing. You are allowed to pursue opportunities beyond the obvious path. You are allowed to dream bigger; in fact, I encourage it! You are allowed to build a career that reflects your experience and potential, whether that’s in Spain or somewhere else in Europe.
Whether you’re searching in Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, the Netherlands, or beyond, I hope you remember this: Your current location does not determine your potential. The job search process can be frustrating, humbling, and sometimes exhausting. But all it takes is one opportunity, one connection, one conversation, or one employer willing to take a chance on you. So keep applying, keep networking, keep learning, and most importantly, keep believing that your dreams are possible, no matter where in the world you decide to chase them. If you’re looking to explore remote work options, read this blog -> Remote Work Resources for Spain & Europe: How to Actually Find Remote Jobs Abroad
Wishing you the very best on your job search journey.
Love always + good luck,
American Girl Meets World
