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Whether you hate your boss, you need more progression in your career, or you’re simply excited about the prospect of a fresh opportunity, no reason is too small to pursue a new job if it’s calling you.
If you’re ready to move on to the next chapter in your life, there’s no time like the present. But sometimes, one job search website isn’t enough — so we’ve found 30 for you to choose between. Whether you’re called to become a nurse in Spain or a software engineer in Austria, there should be something to suit your needs here.
After we run through our picks for the best job search websites in Europe, we’ll also answer the top FAQs on how to find your perfect role. Don’t say that we’re anything but thorough.
As the biggest job site in the continent, it’s not hard to see what Eurojobs has going for it. The site features millions of jobs across all European nations (plus some others) and has worked with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft.
EURES is run by the European Commission itself, and coordinates with various employment agencies, trade unions, and employer organizations. You couldn’t hope for a more reliable source when job seeking.
Job and talent began as a London-based startup, but it now operates in eight nations, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, France, and Portugal. A job-matching algorithm will help you find a relevant role, making the search process as easy as possible.
Tyba is a job portal focusing on helping students and recent graduates to land jobs and internships — especially at tech firms and startups. It was recently acquired by Graduateland (which, in turn, was acquired by Jobteaser) another entrant on this list .
EURACTIV is primarily a European newsroom, but it also has a job board that compiles vacancies from organizations across the continent. There’s a bit of everything here, but lots of Brussels-based or politics-related jobs.
The number of languages spoken in Europe can be a serious barrier when job-hunting, but Jobs in Network makes things easier by focusing on jobs for English speakers. It has positions all around the world, with a focus on Europe (duh).
Euro Jobsites isn’t just one job site — it’s a base for ten other job boards with their own specialities, from climate to Brussels affairs. Some are now leading their respective spaces.
If you’re after a job in a startup in Spain, look no further than JobFluent for the perfect role. The site focuses on Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia, with a few remote positions too.
Landing your very first job is never easy, but Graduateland aims to make it as simple as possible by allowing you to create your profile and talk to companies directly. It’s also Europe’s largest career portal for students and graduates. Graduateland was recently acquired by Jobteaser.
Stepstone is a German job board, but it now operates across Europe (and the world). Its best feature is a unique AI algorithm that matches people and jobs instantly.
Jobrapido is an Italian company that has expanded across the continent. It aims to be a one-stop shop by aggregating vacancies from across the web.
Learn4good is another careers site more tailored to expats and English speakers looking to move to Europe. However, some roles may require language skills.
If Germany is your country of choice, the federal employment agency’s very own job portal Jobsuche is a good place to start looking for a role. But beware, the site and vacancies are mostly in German.
Xing is Germany’s answer to LinkedIn (and works for other German-speaking countries too). To kickstart your job search, just download the app.
Run by the Dutch employment services agency, Werk is a comprehensive job board of vacancies in the Netherlands. It also contains useful information about working in the country.
Reed was established as a recruitment agency in the UK, but has since expanded to Dublin. It contains jobs from all levels and sectors, along with career advice and resources.
Hays is one of the busiest job sites in the UK and offers all kinds of vacancies. It’s a long-running company and also has sites for other European nations, including Germany and the Netherlands.
Careerjet compiles vacancies from countless other job sites, and what started as a French company has now expanded all across Europe (and the globe).
Meteojob is a major job site in France featuring vacancies from all sectors, and it even has an app to make your search as easy as possible.
Pole Emploi is France’s top generalist job site for a reason. It has various industry partners you can receive offers from directly, as well as hundreds of thousands of postings.
Jobs.ch is a leading job portal in Switzerland and boasts positions across many sectors, with a focus on professional careers. It aims to make the search as smooth as possible and even provides help with negotiating salaries.
Also focused on Switzerland, Jobscout offers employment opportunities from across the nation, including apprenticeships and more.
Karriere is Austria’s largest job board and always has thousands of vacancies posted. You can follow companies of interest on the site to ensure you don’t miss anything.
The Flemish government runs VDAB to help jobseekers find vacancies. As well as plenty of jobs, it posts educational programs.
Jobindex is one of the most popular platforms of its kind in Denmark and has more vacancies than any site in the country. It also works with recruitment consultants, so you have a good chance of securing a position.
Functioning across both Italy and Spain, Infojobs works with lots of top companies to publish exciting vacancies. You can also access courses and resources to help your search.
Infoempleo focuses on positions in Spain, but it also posts international vacancies from across Europe. Plus, it has a special option for those seeking their first job.
Sweden’s premier job portal is Arbetsformedlingen. It’s run by the Swedish employment service itself, so you know you’re in safe hands, and you can even look for seasonal work.
Although Finn is primarily an ecommerce platform, it’s also one of the most comprehensive sites for compiling job adverts across Norway. There are thousands of vacancies available at any given time.
Finally, we have Netempregos, Portugal’s biggest job board. It has more than 250,000 registered companies on its database, so it’s safe to say it’s doing something right.
Europe is a thriving continent full of opportunities, so wherever you want to go and whatever area you want to work in, you’re sure to find a vacancy to suit in time. Have a browse through the website above and see what you find — it might just be the start of a beautiful new career.
But even if you know all the best job websites, it won’t guarantee you the perfect role unless your application stands out. To boost your chances, why not consider upskilling in an in-demand field like development? It isn’t as exclusive as it sounds — you don’t even need to be able to code to build software these days. Our No-Code Foundations program teaches you everything you need to know about no-code development in seven weeks, so you can build apps, automations, and more. By the end, you’ll be the talk of Europe!
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