JOBS IN RUSSIA 2018

The job market

What are your chances of getting a job?The demand for foreign workers in Russia tends to be in the highly skilled sectors, and at senior management level, in construction, IT, engineering, transport and teaching (academics).There are also opportunities in teaching English or working for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) or humanitarian organisation.Applying for a visa to live and work in Russia for longer than a year is a lengthy and difficult process. Russia has more academic graduates than any country in Europe, so there is no shortage of candidates to fill graduate positions.English is the main business language so there is a high demand among Russians to learn English and a strong TEFL market. However, an excellent knowledge of Russian is crucial, particularly outside Moscow.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against travel to certain parts of Russia due to political unrest so it's important to check details of this before deciding to move.  Where can you work?·         Major industries: oil, natural gas, metals (particularly steel) and timber. Other large industries include manufacturing, defence, electronics, IT outsourcing, mobile technology, banking and the service sector. ·         Industries in decline: traditional farming and textiles.·         Shortage occupations: transport, construction, IT, engineering and teaching.·         Major companies: Gazprom, Rosneft, LukOil, Surgutneftegas, Novatek (all oil and gas operations), 

Sberbank and VTB Banks (regional banks), Transneft (oil services and equipment), Sistema (telecommunications), Norilsk Nickel (diversified metals and mining).

What’s it like working in Russia? ·         Average working hours: 40 hours a week.·         Holidays: typically 28 days per year. There are additional public holidays in Russia, including New Year, Russian Orthodox Christmas (7 January) and National Unity Day (4 November).·         Tax rates: 13% flat tax rate for residents, 30% for non-residents. Permanent residents (defined as anyone living in Russia for at least 183 days in any calendar tax year) are required to pay tax on their earnings in Russia and overseas, 

while non-residents working in Russia only have to pay tax on their income earned in Russia. Don't forget to check your UK tax and National Insurance position with to ensure that you are not losing any UK pension rights.Applying for jobsAlthough some multinational companies use online application forms, a CV and covering letter is the most typical way of applying for an advertised job. The Russian covering letter is often a more important tool than the CV for convincing an employer. The style should be formal and factual without appearing too persistent, 

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