Where to find jobs in Spain

Overview

Job searching in Spain typically means combining a few different channels — the official public employment service, general and sector-specific job boards, and direct networking, which fills a large share of roles that are never formally advertised.

Requirements

• Your visa/residency status must authorise the type of work you're applying for

Step-by-step process

• Register with SEPE (Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal), Spain's public employment service, for access to listed vacancies and job-search support
• Use major general job boards (InfoJobs, LinkedIn, Indeed Spain) alongside sector-specific ones for your field
• Check your region's own employment service, which often lists local roles not posted elsewhere
• Build a network through professional associations, expat/local community groups and direct outreach — many roles in Spain are filled without ever being formally advertised

Required documents

• CV adapted to Spanish norms
• NIE, to register with SEPE and apply for most roles

Common mistakes

• Relying only on job boards and skipping networking, which misses a significant share of the market
• Not registering with SEPE, which also unlocks free training courses relevant to your sector

Practical tips

• InfoJobs is currently the most widely used general job board in Spain; LinkedIn is strong for professional/office roles
• Local Chambers of Commerce and professional colegios (professional associations) for regulated fields often have their own job listings

How Tuchati can help

If you're not sure where to focus your search for your specific sector, Tuchati can help point you to the right channels.