Jobs in Austria

Vienna, the capital, offers the most job opportunities in Austria. Brimming with historical significance, Vienna is a juxtaposition between the past and present. The center of the city is quite modern, but surrounded by buildings and monuments dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Technology, healthcare, hospitality, and education are the main types of professions. For example, if you are in hospitality and speak another language you will be at a great advantage. Educators will also be at an advantage as the major universities are located in Vienna, while technology and healthcare are major industries and many global companies look for special skills in those fields.

Salzburg. The name means “city of salt” or “river of salt” and it wasn’t part of Austria until 1816. If music is your field of interest, then Salzburg is probably most known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and if film is your area of interest, then you will immediately notice the center sculpture filmed in the Sound of Music. Tourism and specialty schools are also very prevalent in Salzburg because of its respected reputation in the arts.

Innsbruck is located in western Austria in the Karwendel Alps and was the host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. If you have experience in winter sports or tourism, Innsbruck is a natural place to look for a job in Austria. It is located halfway between Munich (Germany) and Verona (Italy). Winter sports are prevalent, however, in the summer, biking, swimming, and hiking are popular activities. It is more of a resort area catering to those looking for a winter or summer adventure. If you’re in the hospitality industry, Innsbruck is a hotspot for work in Austria. English and other languages are useful and will make it more likely for you to obtain a job in Innsbruck.

Graz is the second largest city in Austria, about 120 miles southwest of Vienna, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site list. It is known as the “student city” with over six universities and is an ideal location for university professors. Jobs in technology and education are significant and growing in Graz. Since Graz is slightly less competitive than Vienna, it can offer good job opportunities to foreign workers.