Brazil Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  The Brazilian job market

  Working in Brazil

  Expatriates wishing to work in Brazil should find a job prior to their departure as the job market and regulations for foreign employees offer only limited job opportunities for expatriates in Brazil.

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  Looking for work

  How to find a job in Brazil

  When coming to Brazil to work, the top two priorities with regards to finding a job are easily identified and yet so hard to achieve: fluency in Portuguese and networking!

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  Employment opportunities

  Job prospects for foreigners in Brazil

  If you decide to take the rocky road and look for a job after arriving in Brazil you will have to prepare for low-paid jobs and people who try to trick you.

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  Job applications

  CV's, Cover letters and interviews

  A Brazilian application includes a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and sometimes a cover letter. Other documents, such as qualification certificates are not common.

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  Brazilian work contracts

  Your rights and responsibilities

  Many people work in Brazil without an employment contract. However, as a foreigner you should require a contract from your employer as you will need it for your work visa and to work legally in Brazil.

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  Labour law

  Probation period, bonus, and notice period

  The Brazilian labour law favours the employee and protects him from discrimination and exploitation. And although most work contracts are established orally and then are replaced by the Carteira, certain conditions always apply.

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  Working in Brazil

  Hours, culture, working conditions

  If you apply for a Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social and take up legal employment in Brazil, you will find the same working conditions which you are probably used to from your home country.

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  Brazilian tax number

  How to register for a tax card

  The Brazilian tax card (CPF/CIC) is obligatory for all Brazilian residents and is required, amongst others, for all fiscal issues or when opening a bank account.

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  Social Security in Brazil

  Unemployment and pension

  All employees, self-employed and employers in Brazil are required to make contributions to the social security system. However, as the number of beneficiary rises and the contributions decline, the Brazilian social security is on the brink of disaster.

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