The IKEA store in Sevilla is not new...I believe it was there during my first visit to Spain in 98...

I�ve heard there�s an IKEA opening in Boston soon....I can�t wait to check it out!

Thanks for the communal finger-crossing, everyone!

Saludos,
Sarita :l:

Here's a couple of new finds guys:

Private school in Madrid,Spain seeks fully qualified native English speaking teachers for infants/primary/secondary for school year 2003-2004.Send CV to:eflteachers2003@yahoo.co.uk


Positions:
American Language Academy is a private language school centrally located in Madrid. Full-time and part-time EFL positions are available immediately and for the upcoming academic year. We offer General English, Business English, immersion programs, individual programs, and test preparation. Groups are small (2-7 students), students are mostly adults. Classes are held at our center or on site at companies. The weekly schedule includes a teacher development program. We also offer free Spanish classes.

Requirements:
* Native speaker
* University degree in a relevant field
* 1+ years' teaching experience
* CELTA/TEFL certificate or equivalent
* Spanish work permit and/or EU passport

Hiring Process:
Please send an e-mail to the Director of Studies at efl@americanlanguage.es to obtain more information and our application form. You should be available for a personal interview in Madrid at your earliest convenience.

Website: www.americanlanguage.es

Thanks Joy. Let's get this thread back on track AND POST JOBS ONLY.

Have a great day,

Shawn

hello everyone,

although this link does not provide a specific job/s it is a useful and comprehensive compilation of job links:

EMPLEOS

i hope these links may provide some good leads..i myself am searching through them

have a wonderful weekend,

liz

Liz,

Links are fine. I wish you much luck in your search.

Shawn

Hey guys..here�s a job lead for teaching English.. particulary directed to those currently here in Spain. This company is good, honest and will treat you decently...

Emerson Language Resources

Account Executive - Based in Spain, Italy, or Monaco
Location: Madrid, ESP; Torino, ITA; Monte Carlo, MCO
Position Type: Employee
Position Duration: Full-Time
Date Posted: 04/16/2003

Experienced Account Executive selling into Financial Services vertical

The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of new name software sales experience preferably in the financial services & banking, insurance, healthcare and/or brokerage industries preferably with a usable Rolodex .of prospects in the (Preferred Location). Candidate should also have history of successful sales of deals in excess of $100,000 and earnings in excess of $100,000 and have experience selling a complex solution to multiple buying levels.

Behavioral Characteristics: self-starter;goal-driven;excellent time manager; hungry for and committted to doing whatever it takes to be successful; can manage their own activities; team player but capable of working independently; ethical;honest and loyal.

Tactical Skills:Territory management;account management;excellent prospecting skills;excellent presentation skills; excellent written communication skills; consistently asks for and gains commitment; comfortable communicating with buyers at all levels;comfortable asking budget, money related questions, ROI/Value-related qualification type questions and capable of communicating that information back in writing; can comprehend and follow a sales business process; multi-level qualification skills; effective listener; familiar with value-added selling techniques; familiarity with strategic selling techniques; ROI justification rationale and methodology; total solution selling techniques and selling software projects.

Required Proficiencies: Should be proficient in use of PC, MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel and sales automation software.

Sales Productivity Expectations: Minimum number of average face-to-face sales calls per week of 5 and minimum average prospect telephone calls per week of 50. First Year Qualified Sales Pipeline Expectations are 25% of annual quota after 3 months, 50% after 4 months, 75% after 5 months ,100% after 6 months, 150% after 9 months and 250% after 12 months.

Desired Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of application software, document software and correspondence software and related business applications and processes for the above described industries would be a benefit.

Languages: fluent business English; fluent or mother tongue in either Italian or Spanish, both would be a benefit.

We offer excellent compensation and benefits including base salary, commissions plus bonus, along with comprehensive sales and technical training to ensure your success.

Forward resumes & salary requirements to: Cincom Monaco S.A.M. Attention Arianna De Marchi 7 rue du Gabian MC 98000 Monaco

OJO!!! You must have a Ph.D. in order to even apply for this job.

Position

Resident Director, Spain

Location

CIEE Study Centers in Spain

Summary

CIEE has operated study abroad programs in Spain since 1967. There are currently CIEE Study Centers in Alcala, Alicante, Sevilla and opening this fall, Barcelona. The programs serve a broad range of U.S. university students, from those with no prior study of Spanish language to those who have achieved an advanced level of Spanish language and can enroll directly in regular Spanish university classes. CIEE’s programs run throughout the year accommodating approximately 850 students annually.

Description

Each CIEE Study Center program or program site is directed by a Resident Director who oversees all aspects of the program: relations with host university, staff hiring and supervision, student welfare, finances and organizing the extra-curricular program. CIEE is seeking qualified Resident Directors to develop new programs in Spain.

Requirements

Requirements include native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English; knowledge of Spanish and U.S. higher education; administrative and student services experience and strong leadership skills; previous work experience in a study abroad program. Ph.D in a relevant discipline and US university teaching and curriculum design experience preferred; Salary depends on qualifications and experience. For program details, consult www.ciee.org/study. Minimum two-year commitment.

To apply, send r�sum�, cover letter and contact info for 3 references to: spainrdsearch@ciee.org

A blessed day to all,

Shawn

Here is a great article about WORKING IN SPAIN.

http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/45/Working_in_Spain.html

Have a great day,

Shawn

Another great link:

http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs34/jobs34.htm

This lists a lot of resources of teaching English in Madrid. Even if you don't want to do this, you have to start somewhere.

A great day to all,

Shawn

i had a read of that working in spain article, there are quite a few flaws in it, i thought. i've worked here for three years now and i know no-one who is on holidays for a third of the year.

i'd advise you to take the whole article with a pinch (or bucket) of salt.

harmless

harmless- that time was cumulative if you put all of the puentes, vacations etc together.

If you don't have that much vacation time- you're being exploited!

i realise that, but it's very misleading.

most ppl have 22/23 working days holidays (which they usually take as a calendar month, ie july/august, which moreover is usually the jornada intensiva, ie you actually get less hours holidays), plus a specific number of statutory holidays.

not all companies automatically give puentes, and as far as i know, they are not given in addition to your annual leave (but as part of the number of statutory holidays. i could be wrong on this, but its what i understand).

in the company where i work most ppl also come in on the weekends (saturday and sunday) and almost everyone does overtime. we get an hour lunch, which is not unusual nowadays.

personally i'd prefer 9-5 and have time outside work to spend with friends than the 9-10 (to 12 hours a day, plus weekends) that you pasar pipa (the impression the article gives) in the office.

and that's not the only thing i'd disagree with!



harmless

for example, eat a kebab every day?!



harmless

Hey harmless, I too found that article, while interesting, to be off on quite a few points.

Oh, and the Kebab thin also peeved me, the person who wrote the article is NOT experiencing Spain (gastronomy) if he is eating one every day.

Not to get off the jobs in Spain topic but, why get a Kebab and a drink for 4+ Euros when you can still get a good men� del d�a for 6

quote:

". the company where i work most ppl also come in on the weekends (saturday and sunday) and almost everyone does overtime. we get an hour lunch, which is not unusual nowadays."

Ok harmless, I think they are abusing you guys, Sat. and/or Sun. That is horrible!!!

Just the other day a Spanish guy came to buy a phone card from me and explained why he had trouble making my Mon.-Fri. 11am to 3pm office hours

He said that he works at Price Waterhouse as a financial anylist and has to work 9am to 9 or 10pm Mon.-Fri. with an hour for lunch and most Saturdays too. Ok, I know that is the corporate world but he is being paid 1,100 Euros/month, YIKERS!!!! Well, I told him to go be a financial anylist in Manhattan and make $5,000 or more/month to start. If he is gonna kill himself at least he should be paid well for it

Saludos,
jer...