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EURES, active since 1994, is a European cooperation network of employment services: free and multilingual, it is designed to facilitate both the search for a job and the search for candidates. The network includes all countries of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EURES aims to promote the free movement of workers and the intersection between job supply and demand, providing specific information, making a network of consultants available, organizing European job days, providing support and dedicated tools.
The Network is made up of around 1.000 consultancy offices across Europe, which carry out direct activities with people looking for work and with companies and organizations offering employment opportunities.
The main services offered by EURES to job seekers and employers are:
- matching job offers and CVs on the EURES portal;
- updated information on living and working conditions in EURES countries;
- specific support services for cross-border workers and employers in cross-border regions;
- support for seasonal workers and employers dealing with temporary placement in another country;
- support for language training and integration in the destination country;
- information and access to assistance after obtaining a job.
The central objective of the work that EURES has been carrying out for almost thirty years is to allow all European citizens to enjoy equal opportunities, despite the interposition of limitations due, for example, to linguistic barriers, cultural differences, bureaucratic challenges and to the various laws that regulate the labor market.
Eures-TMS. Strengthened support for matching job supply and demand
Moving to another European country for work is a fascinating idea, but we all know that the practicalities—bureaucracy, costs, recognition of qualifications—can be a barrier to participation. For this reason, the EURES program was created. Eures TMS (Targeted Mobility Scheme), designed precisely to transform mobility from an abstract idea into a feasible path.
What is it and who is it aimed at?
Eures TMS is not a job posting portal (that is the classic EURES portal), but a financial and practical support schemeIt addresses two main categories:
- Job seekers: unemployed or people looking for a new opportunity in another EU country (plus Iceland and Norway).
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Who offers work: companies and employers intending to hire staff from another European country.
The goal is clear: remove the most common obstacles encountered when a worker wants to move to another country or a company wants to hire someone who lives in another country.
What benefits does it offer to job seekers?
If you are eligible and find a job (even through your own channels and not necessarily through EURES), you can access a range of concrete benefits, managed by national EURES consultants:
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Financial contributions: to cover travel expenses for interviews and the actual transfer.
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Language training: courses to acquire or improve knowledge of the language of the destination country.
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Support for the recognition of qualifications: guidance on how to leverage academic qualifications and professional skills abroad.
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Practical help: Information and assistance with issues such as finding a home, registering with the local registry, or tax matters.
And for companies?
Hiring companies can also benefit from the program, receiving support to cover part of the costs of international recruitment and new employee integration. It's an incentive to consider the European market as a talent pool.
How to get started?
The added value lies in the personalized adviceThe first step is to contact a EURES advisor in your region (often located at job centers). They can assess your eligibility for the program, help you search, and guide you through applying for benefits.
Call to action
If you're seriously considering a professional experience in Europe, learning about Eures TMS is a logical and practical step. Visit the portal. EURES.europa.eu To explore the opportunities and, most importantly, find the contact information for the consultant closest to you. Schedule a no-obligation informational consultation to understand if and how this program can support your project. Sometimes, having concrete support along the way makes all the difference.
To find the EURES Adviser closest to you, consult this map.
For more information on EURES TMS, visit the dedicated page THIS LINK
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