Living and Working in Slovenia, presented by EURES

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“The“The SSunnyunny SSide of the Alps”ide of the Alps”

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“The“The SSunnyunny SSide of the Alps”ide of the Alps”

Bordering Countries

Slovenia in Brief -1
• Full name: Republic of Slovenia
• Population: 2,010,377
• Capital: Ljubljana (258,873)
• Area: 20,273 km²
• Official languages: Slovene; in nationally mixed areas also
Hungarian and Italian
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Climate: Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean

Slovenia in Brief - 2
• Currency: Euro since January 2007
• Country Dialling Code: +386
• EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance: 112
Fire Service: 112
Police: 113
Road Assistance: 1987
25 June 199125 June 1991:: Slovenia declares its independence
1 May 20041 May 2004:: Slovenia becomes a member of the EU

Slovenes often joke that everybody knows
everybody in this country.

1. BEFORE COMING TO
SLOVENIA

EURES Network
Contact EURES advisor in your country!
Contact EURES adviser in Slovenia:
eures@ess.gov.si
Use EURES portal for basic information:
eures.europa.eu

LABOUR MARKET IN
SLOVENIA?
JOB OPPORTUNITIES?
POSSIBILITIES?

Free Movement of Workers
Slovenia does not apply any restrictions on the
access to its labour market by citizens of the
EU member countries and
EEU countries.

Employment of EU citizens 2007-2009
State 2007 2008 2009
Bulgaria 3.376 3.788 1.678
Romania 758 1.314 547
Slovakia 1.593 973 680
Hungary 616 597 229
Poland 302 259 206
Italy 155 193 271
Other less than 100
All 7.267 7.489 4.125
Source: Registration on health insurance

Registered Unemployment Figures
Rate of unemployment: 10,5% Jun 2010Rate of unemployment: 10,5% Jun 2010
Registered unemployed:Registered unemployed:
73.91173.911 in Jan.2009 →in Jan.2009 → 99.032 Jun 2010Jun 2010
Unemployment rate – ILO survey (Unemployment rate – ILO survey (AugAug 20201010))::
7,3%7,3%

Employment Possibilities -Employment Possibilities - ShortagesShortages
• Analysts and information systems designersAnalysts and information systems designers
(IT(IT expertsexperts))
• Medical doctorsMedical doctors
• DentistDentist
• PharmacistPharmacist
• NursesNurses
• CooksCooks
• Heavy truck and lorry driversHeavy truck and lorry drivers
• Electro-technical engineerElectro-technical engineer

Surplus of Workers
• Secretaries etc.
• Library and filing clerks
• Tellers and other counter clerks
• Economist
• Sociologist
• Philosopher
• Tailors, dressmakers, hatters, etc.
• Sewing-machine operators (textiles, leather, fur
etc.)

The Most Frequent Education of Graduates,
Dec. 2009
• ECONOMIST (VS)
• LAWYER – (UNIV DEGREE)
• COMMERCIALIST (VSŠ)
• ECONOMIST – (UNIV DEGREE)
• ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATOR (VS)
• BUSINESS SECRETARY
• POLITOLOGIST (UNIV. DEGREE)
• ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATOR MANAGER

The Most Frequent Occupations of Graduates,
December 2009
Seller
Administrator
Commercial agent, wholesale
Lawyer
Business secretary
Primary school teacher
Nurse
Waiter
Accountant

FINDING A JOB?

Finding a JobFinding a Job
Employment service of Slovenia –Employment service of Slovenia –
http://www.ess.gov.sihttp://www.ess.gov.si
Eures mobility portal –Eures mobility portal – http://eures.europa.euhttp://eures.europa.eu
Private employment agencies ( must bePrivate employment agencies ( must be
registered atregistered at the Ministry, free services for jobthe Ministry, free services for job
seekers )seekers )
Newspapers, TV, radioNewspapers, TV, radio

Private Employment Agencies
• ADECCO www.adecco.si
• KADIS www.kadis.si
• MOJE DELO www.mojedelo.si
• ATAMA www.atama.si
• MANPOWER www.manpower.si
• HILL INTERNATIONAL http://www.hill-int.si/

Newspapers
• DELO (daily news) www.delo.si
• VECER (daily news) www.vecer.si
• DNEVNIK (daily news) www.dnevnik.si
• PRIMORSKE NOVICE (daly news)
www.primorske.si
• DOLENJSKI LIST www.dolenjskilist.si
• GORENJSKI GLAS (daly news)
www.gorenjskiglas.si
• FINANCE (daily economy) www.finance.si

Job AJob Applicationspplications
1-2 pages1-2 pages - s- short, precise, structuredhort, precise, structured
Motivation letterMotivation letter ++ CVCV
If you don`t speak Slovene, you should write a CVIf you don`t speak Slovene, you should write a CV
in Englishin English
Use also Europass CVUse also Europass CV

MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF
QUALIFICATIONS?

Mutual Recognition of QualificationsMutual Recognition of Qualifications
• RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs:
www.gov.si/mddsz/
• RECOGNITION OF UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS:
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and
Technology
http://www.enic-naric.net

2. GETTING A JOB IN
SLOVENIA

RegistrationRegistration ProcedureProcedure
1.1. Entrance in Slovenia with a valid IDEntrance in Slovenia with a valid ID
2.2. After 3 days from arrival you have to registerAfter 3 days from arrival you have to register
at the policeat the police stationstation..
3.3. After 3 months you should apply for aAfter 3 months you should apply for a
residence permit ifresidence permit if
you have:you have:
- employment contract or enough resources for- employment contract or enough resources for
livingliving
- health insurance- health insurance
- evidence of impunity- evidence of impunity

Employment ProcedureEmployment Procedure
1.1. Job vacancy is noticedJob vacancy is noticed
2.2. Job applicationJob application
3.3. InterviewInterview
4.4. Health certificateHealth certificate
5.5. Employment contract (Employment contract ( permanent, temporary)permanent, temporary)
6.6. Tax and identification numberTax and identification number
7.7. Social insurance within 8 daysSocial insurance within 8 days from the startfrom the start
of work ( arrangedof work ( arranged by employer ) – healthby employer ) – health
insuranceinsurance cardcard

Working TimeWorking Time
Full time - 40 hours, but not less than 36Full time - 40 hours, but not less than 36
Extra hours – allowed up to 170 hours / yearExtra hours – allowed up to 170 hours / year
Night work- 11 p.m.- 6.a.m.Night work- 11 p.m.- 6.a.m.

Annual LeaveAnnual Leave
At least 4 weeks ( full-time or part-timeAt least 4 weeks ( full-time or part-time ):):
5 days/week - 20 days5 days/week - 20 days
6 days/week - 24 days6 days/week - 24 days
You are entitled to annual leave after 6 months ofYou are entitled to annual leave after 6 months of
work + you acquire a financial supplementwork + you acquire a financial supplement

RemunerationRemuneration
Minimum salary ( from March 2010 ):
734,15 € gross
562,07 € net
Average salary (July 2010):
1480,69 € gross
960,14€ net

RemunerationRemuneration
Salary supplement:
- food allowance: 3,76 € / day
- transport to work: refund of costs of public
transport
Social contributions:
- employer: 16,10%
- employee: 22,10%
Taxes depend on salary ( 16 - 41 % )

Cost of LivingCost of Living
Average costs - some examples ( July 2010 )
White bread 1 kg 1,79 €
Fresh milk 1 l 0,74 €
Patatoes 1 kg 0,65 €
Women leather shoes 1 pair 60,97 €
Washing machine ( 5-7 kg ) 513,14 €
Electricity- day tariff 1 kwh 0,12 €
Eating in a restaurant 8,26 €

Finding AccomodationFinding Accomodation
Prices differ from location, size,
age of real-estate, furnishment etc.
Average rents in capital city per month: (June
2010)
- studio 371 €
- 1- bedroom apartment 416 €
Source: www.slonep.net

3. COMING HOME

COMING BACK HOME
• Contact EURES adviser
• Finding a new job or registration process at
PES
• Social security (use of PD U forms, E-300
forms)
• Reference letter from previous employer
• Taxes

Slovenes describe themselves as hard
working, honest, good singers who enjoy
a good glass of wine.

USEFUL ADDRESSES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OF SLOVENIA:
www.ess.gov.si
THE HEALTH INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF
SLOVENIA: www.zzzs.si
TAX ADMINISTRATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF
SLOVENIA: www.sigov.si/durs/

USEFUL ADDRESSES
GOVERNMENT: www.vlada.si
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:
www.gov.si/mzz/
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF
SLOVENIA: www.gzs.si

USEFUL ADDRESSES
ACCOMODATION:
www.slovenia-tourism.si
www.souhostel.com
www.slonep.net
TRANSPORT:
Railway: www.slo-zeleznice.si
Flying: www.adria.si, www.lju-airport.si
Roads: www.dars.si
Bus: www.ap-ljubljana.si

Slovenia is this …. and moreSlovenia is this …. and more

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