Live, Study, Work & Volunteer in Argentina
A lot of those anticipating teaching English in Argentina move here with only a solid working knowledge of the language and a hope and a prayer. Others may feel more confident — and find it easier to secure a job — with a bit of training. Teacher certification programs can help job seekers stand out [...]
Teaching English is the most common job among English-speaking expats in Argentina but the experience can vary widely from ‘easy money’ to ‘logistical nightmare.’ There are a number of things to consider before taking an English teaching job with a school. It’s also important to plan for the sometimes involved logistics of the job in order [...]
Landing a job as an English teacher in Argentina can vary from quick and easy to almost impossible. Young, attractive females with a clear American or British accent will likely be inundated with job offers. Those who don’t fit into this bracket may not find it quite so simple, although experience, a teaching certification and [...]
After a successful interview in Argentina, some investigation is required before taking a new job offer. As a foreigner, it’s important to nail down the details related to visa status, work responsibilities and pay so that an employer does not take advantage of you. Legal: ‘En Negro,’ ‘En Blanco,’ or ‘En Gris’ Most [...]
Once versed on how to job hunt in Argentina how does one seal the deal with a killer interview? The Argentine entrevista is similar to its American and British counter-parts but has just a few cultural caveats. Here’s some advice to win over the hearts and minds of future Argentine jefes (bosses): Demonstrate [...]
Living and working abroad is a fantastic experiences that anyone, at any age can enjoy. Meeting new people, experiencing a new culture and learning a foreign language truly shape a person positively. For many English-speaking foreigners, teaching can be a way to make money while abroad. And anyone who is able to live abroad, especially [...]
The end of February and early March, when everyone is coming back from summer vacation in Buenos Aires is the best time of year to job hunt. A quick glance at Craigslist turns up job offers for waitresses, bar backs, English teachers, nannies, travel consultants and hostel desk staff. For most jobs listed there is [...]
Q: Starting a Lemonade Stand? I read your articles about starting a business in Argentina, but my idea is a little more low-scale: a lemonade stand in the San Telmo Fair. I’ve been tossing around the idea in my head since I saw the guys making fresh squeezed orange juice on the streets of Buenos [...]
Just about everyone is complaining about the economic crisis and unemployment, and it’s no different in Argentina. But within the information technology sector, it can be easier to find employment in Argentina’s growing ‘silicon valley’ than in Europe, North America and Asia. Although the tech industry makes up only a small percentage of Argentina’s agriculture-dominated [...]
The most frequently asked question of all about teaching English as a second language in Argentina has to do with the pay. There are many people who support themselves as English teachers in Argentina and even more who get by with a combination of teaching English and other paid work. In any case it is [...]
