How do immigrants in Latvia find employment in Latvia?

       After immigrating to Latvia, many immigrants hope to find a satisfying job in Latvia; however, finding work in Latvia is not that simple. Before you start looking for a job, immigrant friends first need to ask themselves a few questions:

1. Have language issues been resolved?

2. What kind of job are you looking for?

3. Based on your current skill level, what work can you perform in Latvia?

4. Can your job income cover daily living expenses?

Only by resolving these four questions will immigrants in Latvia have a clear objective when looking for work. If you do not speak the language and lack specialized skills, you will generally only be able to work in lower-end jobs in Latvia, where the income situation will not be ideal, making it difficult to cover family living expenses. Therefore, it is recommended that immigrant friends learn the Latvian language before arriving in Latvia; being able to engage in basic daily communication will be very helpful for future job searches. At the same time, you should also have a certain understanding of positions in high demand in the Latvian labor market. According to reports from Latvian media, the country is currently experiencing a shortage of engineering professionals in the labor market. Experts have pointed out that by 2020, Latvia will face a shortage of 20,000 workers in the engineering field. For immigrant friends who want to find work in Latvia, considering professional positions in science and engineering may be a good choice.