Study and work in lithuania

Study in Lithuania without IELTS

JOBS IN LITHUANIA

Lithuania offers a huge amounts of jobs for graduates and as well as students. For searching job in Lithuania, you can start with the national daily papers and weekly job supplements that are published in the majority of Lithuanian dailies. Obviously, there are many other places where you can find current job vacancies.

Work while studying

Lithuania Offers huge amount of job offers for students. You can help to pay for your education by working part-time while you're studying. International students have the right to work while studying in Lithuania as long as they are enrolled in an Institution. For Non EU students, It is compulsory to hold a valid residency permit. The right to work applies to all students, including those who are in Lithuania for the first time, those who are enrolled in the first year of a university program, and those who are enrolled full-time in a language school. During studies there is 20hrs work permitted as well as 3 months of full time work during holidays. Full time work is permitted for Residence Card holders.

Work After studying

At the moment Lithuania is one of the best places around the world to find a job as an English teacher. TEFL courses (that's Teaching English as a Foreign Language) are run in many cities across Lithuania. The demand for TEFL teachers is enormous and teaching language is a brilliant way to fund your travel and earn as you go. You can work in Lithuania without any restriction after finish your Studies. Students from different countries of the European Union may work in Lithuania after they graduate.

The job market

What are your chances of getting a job?

Language may be the biggest barrier for many foreign workers. Although use of the English language is on the increase in business and academia, knowledge of Lithuanian is a distinct advantage. Russian and Polish are also spoken in Lithuania. Consider taking a Lithuanian language course either before you leave or once you arrive in Lithuania. A good network of contacts in the country will also improve your chances.

Where can you work?

There are various places where you can work. Some of them are following:

• Major industries: Textiles, Clothing, Fertilizers, Industrial and Agricultural machinery, Oil processing, Furniture Making, Food Processing, Electronic Components.
• Recent growth areas: Tourism.
• Major companies: Barclays, Coca Cola, HP, IKEA, Mars, Microsoft, Omnitel, Philip Morris, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Saab, Western Union.

What's it like working in Lithuania?

• Average working hours: working hours must not exceed 40 hours a week (eight hours a day), comparable with the UK.
• Holidays: The minimum annual leave entitlement is 28 days. In addition, there are 14 public holidays, including 16 February for the anniversary of the re-establishment of the State of Lithuania and 11 March for the anniversary of the re-establishment of Lithuania's independence.
• Tax rates: An income tax rate of 15% is generally applied to all income, although there are some exceptions, for example income from dividends and other profit distributions, for which a rate of 20% is applied.

Applying for jobs

Lithuanians often find work through networking, using friends and personal contacts. The application and interview processes in Lithuania are similar to those used in the UK. A CV and covering letter is the norm, although some large multinational companies with a presence in Lithuania use application forms. This is often followed by selection tests and an interview. Your CV and all letters of application should be in Lithuanian unless otherwise stated.

Lithuanian employers value academic qualifications and language skills, so highlight your fluency in English. They also look for IT competency and business knowledge.

Vacancy sources

Job websites

• CV Bankas - site in Lithuanian.
• CV Market - English-language version available. Most vacancies in Lithuanian, although jobs with multinational companies often in English.
• CV-Online LT - English-language version available. Most vacancies in Lithuanian, although some in English.
• EURES European Job Mobility Portal - includes job vacancies, living and working conditions and labour markets in Lithuania. Also includes a CV-posting service for jobseekers.
• Lithuanian Labour Exchange - provides a database of job vacancies in Lithuanian. Useful labour market information in English.

Recruitment Agencies

• The Lithuanian Association of Employment has a list of its member agencies.
• Search the Visa Lietuva and Info.lt directories for contact details of Recruitment Agencies operating in Lithuania. The services of private employment agencies in Lithuania are free of charge for jobseekers.
• Some UK-based employment agencies deal with international vacancies or have branches abroad, including in Lithuania. Check the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) consultancy finder for lists of approved UK agencies and then contact the agency to see if they have jobs abroad.

Newspapers

There are various daily News papers in Lithuania where we can find out the various job vacancies. Some of them are following:

• Baltic Times - weekly English-language Newspaper.
• Kauno Diena - Kaunas-based daily, no English content.
• Lrytas - daily, no English content.
• Lzinios - daily, no English content.
• Respublika - daily, no English content.
• Verslo Zinios - business daily, no English content.

Other sources

• Employers attend jobs fairs organized by universities and other educational institutions.
• The Lithuanian Labour Exchange provides advice to those wanting to set up their own business.
• Networking is very important in Lithuania, and speculative applications are an important part of the application process. Many jobseekers find employment through personal contacts and friends.

Work placements and internships

IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) provides summer placements for science and engineering students in a range of countries, including Lithuania.
Work experience and internships may be advertised on general job search websites, usually in Lithuanian. It may be possible to negotiate your own form of work placement or internship through a speculative approach or through personal contacts.

Teaching schemes

Opportunities to teach English at language centres and at international schools and universities are most likely to be found in the capital, Vilnius. You will usually need a degree and qualification such as CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Interviews are usually carried out locally and offers made once you are in Lithuania. Make sure you only sign a contract that includes state social insurance ('SODRA') or you will have to pay your own taxes.

Casual work

Casual and short-term opportunities are usually sourced through contacts or sometimes via job adverts. Search for jobs in local newspapers. You are unlikely to find information about them whilst outside the country.Visa information
EU nationals do not need a visa or work permit but citizens of non-EU countries may be required to have these documents. EU citizens may travel to Lithuania for up to three months within a six-month period starting from the day of their arrival in Lithuania. Those who wish to stay longer than three months, or who have already been in Lithuania for longer than three months, have to submit an application for a residence certificate to the Lithuanian Migration Department. The certificate is valid for up to five years. If you are not a UK national, contact the Lithuanian embassy in the country where you are currently resident about how to obtain visas and work permits. If you are living in the UK, go to the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in London.

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