Is It Too Late to Find a Job in Iceland as a Foreigner?

[@benburns5995]

Hi Jan, thanks for this video about the challenges and things to look out for when applying for employment in Iceland.

[@janiniceland]

Thank you Ben! 🙏

[@sshmalonez9986]

Great video! Very informative for those wanting to experience working and living in Iceland!

[@janiniceland]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@brymckay893]

Thanks for the tips Jan. As always, these videos are very helpful!

[@janiniceland]

Glad to hear that Bry, thank you :)

[@katesommerville7217]

I can remember how excited I was when I went to London to work, crappy jobs initially but I gradually got better & better jobs & had great names on my CV. ICELAND would be a huge positive on anyone’s record 😊

[@safwandaud8122]

Thanks Jan.

[@janiniceland]

Anytime Safwan! Hopefully it brings at least a bit of value 🙏

[@HarryOsirian]

I was in Sudureyri recently. It was very nice and lots of Polish people there. They told me theu worked in maintenance, tourism and in the fishing industry.

[@janiniceland]

I have a lot of polish friends here :) not sure about the oercentage but they’re by far the biggest minority in Iceland 🇵🇱🇮🇸

[@Sindrijo]

@@janiniceland I think almost 10% of the population, and many are now "second generation" too.

[@nagaxplorer2022]

Thanks for the update. Are there jobs in 1. Teaching English 2. Teaching in science 3. Writing

[@FlorenceViolet-o8u]

Brother, I'm planning to study at the University of Iceland's masters program. The choices of subjects I have are : English Global studies International studies Criminology Environmental and natural resources I'm confused as I've to choose one subject which has enough job opportunity in the subject field after graduation as an international student to get PR there. Your advice will be a great help for me 🙏

[@Blackwater06]

Would you say getting a job in Reykjavic is much more difficult than in a smaller, less populated town? Also, I found a blog from an Icelander who said that Iceland has a law that dictates Icelandic companies must first consider Icelandic citizens for all jobs, before they consider a foreign applicant. Is this true? Thanks for the video, definitely some useful info.

[@janiniceland]

To be honest I can't answer that as I've never lived in Reykjavík, I just know if you are in Reykjavík you will need to also find an accommodation. Which like I mentioned is expensive and lately very difficult to find and so that's why I always recommend people who are coming here for the first time to start with finding a job in more remote areas where the employer often provides the housing. Hiring Icelanders first is a thing that's true, I just can't imagine how it works in practise. - Example : imagine you are a business owner and have two job applicants, one of which is a horrible fit but is icelandic and the other one who is a perfect fit but is a foreigner. Easy decision imo no matter what the law says as I can't imagine how would goverment track something like this...this is just my opinion though :) - I guess it depends on many things...and if they are icelandic and have the same qualifications, well then there's nothing to think about anyway as they'll always win with the advantage of speaking the language

[@Blackwater06]

@@janiniceland Thank you for the reply, as a US citizen I know it's going to be difficult to move to Iceland if I decide I'd like to but you've at least provided some clarity on the matter.

[@naseerkalmatiibaloch2791]

Hello how are you. I was watching your video. I really like it. It's a pushing job in Iceland because I've been doing pushing for the past 12 years. Can you tell me the name of the company, please reply

[@mandymandy4215]

Thanks so much how long did it take for your visa lyk work permit and resident permit to be approved?

[@freakparty1535]

Are there many job opportunities for graphic designers in Iceland?

[@armanrahmani1989]

Hi . I'm a truck driver . I'm 35 and single . How can I immigrate to Iceland ? Please help me. Thanks

[@miguellloret2417]

Thanks

[@janiniceland]

Anytime! 🙏💪

[@IAmNotABot9]

Sounds very hard... When I was in Australia it was super easy to get a job.

[@Abdullahahmed-yw3gn]

Hi Jan, Love your videos, I've some collaboration ideas ad some ideas to share with you, what's the best way to contact you directly?

[@janiniceland]

Thank you! :) you can email me at [e-mail]

[@kenonewton416]

Hey I’m becoming a teacher will they let me teach in Iceland

[@abdurrahaman1369]

Dear sir construction sector i can do any job. your company hires foreigner worker. can you take me From Bangladesh.

[@janiniceland]

I can't help you with that, but there are many foreigners here working in the construction. it maybe just a bit harder to find and start with compared to tourism jobs imo

[@RoxyCherryRozy]

​@@janiniceland Nope, we have enough Europeans to do that. Let's stop the immigration from outside Europe. We are already full.

[@catalinojoseph3458]

Hi can you help me to find a job in Iceland?

[@ChiomaOkoro-so3nm]

Please I need a hotel job... I'm a Nigerian

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[@palmibaldursson9821]

Nice getting in the human trafficking business?

[@janiniceland]

haha, you know how it is Pálmi, it's all about making them childhood dreams a reality 😅