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Work and Jobs in Prague
- 1-25-2011
- Categorized in: Work and Study
If you are an EU citizen you don't need a work permit to work in Prague. The most common jobs for foreigners are teaching English, German or other languages. You might also find employment with some foreign-owned businesses. Some bars and restaurants are also looking for English-speaking staff, especially at tourist locations. If you are a citizen of New Zealand you can arrange a working holiday in the Czech Republic before you leave your country. This scheme allows you to work and travel in the Czech Republic for up to one year. The unemployment rate in Prague is low, around 4 per cent. This doesn't mean that finding a job in Prague is very easy. In Prague, there are also a lot people from the former Soviet Union who are working mostly illegally and are willing to do low-paid jobs under bad conditions, usually at construction sites. Prague police often clamp down on foreigners working or staying illegally.
Job outlook
Prague is a very diverse country that has continued to grow. Although the recent economy has affected most countries, this country has fared well. The unemployment rate in Prague according the to the Labor Office is 3.8%, while the Czech Statistical Office declare the rate is 7.3% in the country of the Czech Republic. These rates show that with ingenuity it should be possible to find work in Prague.
The Average monthly salary
(before tax) is around £1000 or 30,000 CZK in Prague but on average salaries for the whole country are around £750 or 23,000 CZK. Wages increase every year by about 5 to 8 per cent. The national minimum wage is 8,000 CZK (or 48 CZK per hour). For skilled professions the minimum wage can be up to 16,000 CKZ, for example, a company director would be receiving a minimum wage of at least 16,000 CZK per month.
Teaching English
There is quite a high demand for native English speakers in Prague. You can easily find teaching jobs at high schools, private language centres, and, more rarely, universities. Qualified native English-speaking language teachers are difficult to find. The demand for teachers is become even more intense now that a new Czech residency law has taken effect. The majority of good teaching jobs require at least a degree and either teaching experience or a TEFL certificate. Wages range from 150 to 300 CZK (about £5 to £10) per hour and at some private schools can reach up to 400 CZK (£13) per hour. (read more)
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There is a legislation which allows certain nationalities (12 nationalities including USA, Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand) to obtain a Green Card (which combines a visa with a work permit) and thus make it more easy for certain foreigners to work in the Czech Republic. This is no concern for EU nationals as they can live and work in any EU country without any limitations. Foreigners can only apply for a vacant position which was advertised unsuccessfully (meaning that no suitable Czech or EU national could be found for the specified position) for a period of up to 30 days. Green Card is issued either for 1, 2 or 3 years. Applicants must contact a Czech embassy or consulate and apply there.
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I am Shweta , working in Oracle India as a Software Engineer.As my husband is in Prague for 2 years , want to go there and search for job.I should apply for what type of visa ?Can I work there with dependent vosa.Could you please specify any online protal in english where I can search job in Prague ?
Regards ,
Shweta
Thank you so much and best regards
My name is Iria and I´m 24 years old. I am from Spain. I would like to find a job in Prague. I am pharmacist and I would like to work in something related with that but if it is no possible, it dosn´t matter.
I´m studing Czech but by now it is not very good. My level of english is B2 (FIRST).
I would appreciate some useful information or some help.
Thank you.
I am planning to move back to Prague with my husband this year and looking for a job there. My experiences are PA/Secretary/Personal Adviser. I speak excellent English and have got very good listening, organisational and interpersonal skills.
I would like to work in a job where I can use Czech and English language.
I welcome any offers.
My husband is a Legal Executive and is English. He is also looking for a job, preferably in legal environment but is currently taking teaching course TEFL second stage. His Czech is very poor at the moment but he is learning.
We look forward to hearing from anyone who can help!
Many thanks, Eva