I arrived in Buenos Aires a little over a month ago with the intention of staying indefinitely as things back home (Madrid) aren't exactly a stroll in the park as far as finding employment and cost of living.
Before moving to Buenos Aires, I also went back to the USA for 8 months, which is where I studied and have lived/worked for numerous years (and also hold US citizenship) but found that the job situation wasn't great and again, cost of living in major cities such as Chicago (where I was) were outrageous, and not only that but I honestly had reverse culture shock missing the European/Latin culture and way of life.
I have posted my CV on numerous job boards and in a months time have actually made it through the ¨selection processes¨ for 2 different posts but at the moment no cigar.
On one of the posts, in my last interview, the interviewer seemed very hestitant that I would transition well into Argentine salaries, mind you I didnt share my salary background or give expectations and this post paid a exceptionally good Argentine salary (10.000-12.000 a month), and I reiterated that I have worked in many different markets and am very adaptable and that I wanted to focus more on the long term opportunity rather than remain focused on a certain salary figure.
For the other post, my final interview was extensive but the end pretty cut and dry, the recruiter told me ¨profile wise¨I was exactly what they were looking for and would present my candidacy to the company client, it has been over a week and I havent heard back.
I'm wondering if the concept of head hunters/job coaches exist out here? I have a pretty good and internationally exposed CV, am at a pretty attractive hiring age by Argentine standards (29), speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, and Portuguese, and have a Masters degree from a reputable university. Obviously the only downside is my not having citizenship, however in none of my interviews has this seemed like it would be a huge issue, and specifically on one they were looking to candidates with international experience.
Does anybody know of any or any advise in general that you might be able to pass along?
Thanks again.
Before moving to Buenos Aires, I also went back to the USA for 8 months, which is where I studied and have lived/worked for numerous years (and also hold US citizenship) but found that the job situation wasn't great and again, cost of living in major cities such as Chicago (where I was) were outrageous, and not only that but I honestly had reverse culture shock missing the European/Latin culture and way of life.
I have posted my CV on numerous job boards and in a months time have actually made it through the ¨selection processes¨ for 2 different posts but at the moment no cigar.
On one of the posts, in my last interview, the interviewer seemed very hestitant that I would transition well into Argentine salaries, mind you I didnt share my salary background or give expectations and this post paid a exceptionally good Argentine salary (10.000-12.000 a month), and I reiterated that I have worked in many different markets and am very adaptable and that I wanted to focus more on the long term opportunity rather than remain focused on a certain salary figure.
For the other post, my final interview was extensive but the end pretty cut and dry, the recruiter told me ¨profile wise¨I was exactly what they were looking for and would present my candidacy to the company client, it has been over a week and I havent heard back.
I'm wondering if the concept of head hunters/job coaches exist out here? I have a pretty good and internationally exposed CV, am at a pretty attractive hiring age by Argentine standards (29), speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, and Portuguese, and have a Masters degree from a reputable university. Obviously the only downside is my not having citizenship, however in none of my interviews has this seemed like it would be a huge issue, and specifically on one they were looking to candidates with international experience.
Does anybody know of any or any advise in general that you might be able to pass along?
Thanks again.
