{"id":4352,"date":"2017-11-07T18:37:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T16:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/?p=4352"},"modified":"2019-02-12T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T15:02:22","slug":"how-to-recruit-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/how-to-recruit-in-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recruit in Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Croatia has a lot to offer<\/strong> recruiters and jobseekers alike. Its diverse<\/strong>, vibrant<\/strong> towns and cities attract tourists<\/strong> year round, be this to the Mediterranean sun-soaked<\/strong> island of Split or the up-and-coming<\/strong> ski resorts in the Dinaric Alps. Despite its slightly more difficult current job market, there is no reason to not consider Croatia in your next international recruitment campaign<\/strong>. Let us tell you why to recruit in Croatia!<\/p>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

Croatia is located in an area called the Balkan<\/strong> Peninsula<\/strong>. This is in Central Southern Europe<\/strong> on the Adriatic sea, and it borders Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has an extensive coastline<\/strong> and over a thousand<\/strong> islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Historically, it was part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia<\/strong>, gaining its independence in 1991. The Croatian economy suffered badly during the time of the Croatian war of independence, but continued to make a notable and fast recovery<\/strong> up until the 2008 financial crisis. Croatia also became a member of the European Union in 2011<\/strong>, allowing it access to free movement for workers; as well as NATO<\/strong> in 2009.<\/p>\n

The country currently has a population<\/strong> of around 4.15 million people, a per-capita GDP of $24,050<\/strong> and a \u201cvery high\u201d HDI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Current state of the job market<\/h2>\n

Croatia has a relatively high unemployment rate of 10.8%<\/strong>, but has recently been undergoing a period of strong<\/strong> economic<\/strong> growth<\/strong>, suggesting better things may be just around the corner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The country\u2019s most prominent industries are chemicals<\/strong> and plastics<\/strong>, machine tools, fabricated metal<\/strong> and electronics<\/strong>, as well as tourism<\/strong>. Tourism is a notable source of income and especially a major industry during the summer months. It accounts for 20% of GDP<\/strong> in major cities and coastal destinations.<\/p>\n

Although the job market is not particularly promising right now for expats looking to work in Croatia, recruiters may have more luck<\/strong>. The working population in the country is known for having strong English<\/strong> and German-speaking skills<\/strong> and reportedly over 80% of employees would consider or be willing to work abroad<\/strong>, which represents an attractive talent community.<\/p>\n

If your company is relocating to Croatia, it’s worth mentioning that seasonal work<\/strong> is a big part of the Croatian economy, so many rely on short-term work to get by. Recruiters should find a way to use that information to their advantage.<\/p>\n

Visa\/ permits needed<\/h2>\n

Croatia\u2019s recent European Union membership means that EU citizens can work in the country without the need for a visa<\/strong>. However, there may be some restrictions for countries that have restrictions on Croatian workers.<\/p>\n

For workers from outside the EU, a work or business permit<\/strong> must be obtained. There is a quota<\/strong> for how many of these can be issued, meaning there is a limited number available<\/strong>. Once the limit is reached it can be very difficult to get a permit issued.<\/p>\n

In addition, work as an expatriate in Croatia can be difficult to find<\/strong>. The high levels of unemployment<\/strong> and restrictions regarding hiring foreign nationals<\/strong> make this a tough situation for foreigners, aside from those looking to teach<\/strong> English<\/strong> or work as editors, proof-readers or university lecturers.<\/p>\n

According to local experience, word of mouth<\/strong> is an important tool in Croatia in terms of job seeking. Making local contacts<\/strong> is important and can lead you to much more promising opportunities<\/strong>. Contacting businesses proactively<\/strong> is also generally well-received.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind too that\u00a0international businesses often pay more than local businesses<\/strong>, so consider joining a multinational<\/strong> company, or transferring to a Croatian branch of your company if this is an option.<\/p>\n

If you are setting up a new company in Croatia, then you will need to apply for an OIB<\/a> (osobni identifikacijski broj), which is kind of like a social security number.<\/p>\n

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Restrictions<\/h2>\n

The average salary for a worker in Croatia is around 700 euros per month<\/strong>, while minimum<\/strong> wage<\/strong> is a monthly average of 442 euros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In terms of working hours, Croatian employees officially have a 40-hour work week<\/strong>, 48 hours per week with overtime. All workers are legally entitled to a minimum of 28 days in paid annual leave<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n

In order to kick-start your recruitment campaign<\/strong> in Croatia, why not have a look at these job boards<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Jobboard Finder\u2019s top picks for Croatia:<\/h2>\n

MojPosao<\/a><\/p>\n

Posao<\/a><\/p>\n

CareerJet<\/a><\/p>\n

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Croatia has a lot to offer recruiters and jobseekers alike. Its diverse, vibrant towns and cities attract tourists year round, be this to the Mediterranean sun-soaked island of Split or the up-and-coming ski resorts in the Dinaric Alps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":4357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[481,489],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to recruit in Croatia - Jobboard Finder News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Located in the Balkan peninsula and an increasingly interesting option for recruiters, Croatia is one to look out for. 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