Working in Fuerteventura, are you sure you won’t forget anything?

If you’re thinking of working in Fuerteventura and working there , you’re probably putting Google to the test, trying to find answers to all your questions.

I can confirm that you are on the right track, because to move to Fuerteventura , you need to be well organized and have all the clear and detailed information.

This is essential to avoid scams in Fuerteventura and to avoid getting into trouble once we arrive there.

Before starting to look for a job in Fuerteventura, we must do two very important things:

• NIE
• Rental agreement

The NIE is an essential document for doing anything in Fuerteventura, such as opening a bank account, enrolling your children in school, or simply buying a car.

Once you have obtained the NIE, which costs around €10 , the time has come to find a place to rent (don’t be fooled and sign a regular contract).

At this point, once we have obtained a rental contract and the NIE, we have all the paperwork in order to start working in Fuerteventura.

Looking for a job you already know and have some experience in, rather than improvising in a field you’re completely unfamiliar with, is a great place to start.

Now, imagine going to your first interview with a CV in your language and not being able to handle an interview in Spanish. What would the outcome be?

Let’s see how it works in detail

Once you’ve submitted your 10-page CV in your language chock-full of master’s degrees and specializations!!

The first thing the company that receives your CV will do is throw it in the trash without even reading it.

Why does this happen in Fuerteventura?

Because your CV must be submitted in Spanish to be considered alongside all the others applying for that specific position.

That said, along with the move and the search for a new home, it’s best to have your CV in Spanish before leaving for Fuerteventura.

Great, let’s see what happens now, when the interviewer receives your CV in Spanish.

If you find it interesting, you have two options: contact us by phone to see if we’re available, or schedule an in-person interview.

In both cases, you need to be able to hold a conversation in perfect Spanish (not just the kind where you add an s to the end of every word).

Hadn’t you thought about it?

There are many of our compatriots who leave without knowing Spanish and miss out on many opportunities to work in Fuerteventura .

If you have the opportunity to move to Fuerteventura and spend some time on the beaches of Fuerteventura , before starting to look for work, think about something else.

That is, you should dedicate some of your time to learning the language on the spot or taking a Spanish course before arriving in Fuerteventura .

Of course, there are many agencies on the island that offer private Spanish courses to help you live and work in Fuerteventura without having to understand anything.

Alternatively, once you have obtained your NIE and residency, you can enroll in the schools that the Canary Islands Government makes available to residents.

A simple example is EOI Fuerteventura with courses available in various languages: Spanish, English, French and German.

Once you have done all this, living and working in Fuerteventura is much easier .