How to find a job in Portugal

Practical job search guidance for Portugal.

Prepare a clear CV, verify employer identity, check contract information and avoid job ads that request payments from candidates.

This page is informational and does not replace legal, immigration, tax or employment advice.

Before applying

Check the employer name, official website or email domain, job location, remote or hybrid rules, contract type, expected schedule and salary period. Avoid offers that ask candidates to pay fees, buy equipment from an unknown seller or share unnecessary sensitive personal data.

If a role looks relevant, compare it with Portuguese city pages, sector pages and career guides on empregado.pt. Public job information should still be confirmed directly with the employer before you make a decision.