Working in Italy

Jobs in Tuscany and Umbria

露西亚·曼奇尼（Lucia Mancini）

Piazza Grande in Arezzo, Tuscany. Photo © Transitons Abroad.

I have lived in Tuscany for over five years now in Arezzo and now in the smaller town of Chiusi (Siena). My friends back home always ask me how one can find employment in Italy. Let's be up front: It is by no means easy to find work in this beautiful but often complicated and bureaucratic country. You really have to be innovative with your ideas because of the high unemployment. The best advice I can give is to think creatively. I won’t discuss here how you can get a job at a multinational firm in Italy, such as a transfer to an Italian bank, but rather how to work on your own as an entrepreneur for the smaller companies.

当然，您将需要所有work papers in orderif you are planning to earn your income in Italy and do your tax returns. Italian tax laws are complicated and you should seek out an accountant orcommercialistato help you.

如果您担任独立顾问，则应该总是have a written contract binding both parties. You can draft the contract in English. It is also wise to request a small deposit up front for any work. The deposit usually is not denied if the client is serious about the work you will render and about paying you.

想要在意大利工作的人有几种可能性。我们最大的优势是我们能够流利的英语能力。我发现它为我打开的门要比我拥有的MBA多得多。

Know Your Regions in Italy

意大利的就业是面向区域的，您可以在意大利前往意大利的最佳研究是研究您计划进入的地区。问问自己以下问题：这个城市或城镇涉及的主要行业或行业是什么？例如，阿雷佐市是意大利的黄金珠宝制造之都，它有数百家大小的小珠宝公司出口，并且可能正在寻找流利的英语说话者。该镇的新兴行业或公司是什么？新闻事件将为您带来新的健康水疗中心，新博物馆，新设施，新的旅游办公室等。城镇居民的历史，文化和态度是什么？他们向外国人开放吗？他们在生产哪些产品？例如，Montepulciano和Montalcino的城镇是著名的葡萄酒中心，许多公司出口到美国，这些公司可能是讲英语的人的绝佳场所。

托斯卡纳的典型景观。照片©国外过渡。

Tourism and Tourism-Related Jobs

In Tuscany and Umbria there hotels, inns, bed and breakfast establishments, agriturismo (farm holiday homes), vacation villas, thermal spas, and restaurants are always looking for fluent English-speaking people who are computer and internet literate to fill positions as reception desk clerk, management personnel, telephone operators, chambermaids, doormen, waiters, waitresses, etc. These establishments are also looking for people to find foreign clients for them and willing to pay a good commission on sales. A great website iswww.valdichiana.it，其中列出了锡耶纳，佩鲁吉亚的锡耶纳省的酒店，酿酒厂，餐馆和旅游机构。和terni。

与您感兴趣的每个城镇联系，以获取该地区的旅游场所的全面列表，这是很大的帮助。你可以拜访Regione Toscanafor tourist board information. Within this website you can find lists of agriturismi or farm holiday homes, wine associations, and health spas. Go toAgriturismo.itfor many listings of agriturismi.

Trying to find employment is not so much a numbers game as it is analyzing logically which organizations or sectors in your particular area would need someone with your background and abilities. For instance, I found that there are numerous companies that need local native English speakers to assist in their services: cooking tour groups, walking and bicycle tours, painting and art schools, ceramic schools, etc. Many of these are owned and run by American companies. Your role could be booking or guiding tours or managing the groups and itineraries.

教学

金宝搏8世界教英语仍然是最好的就业可能性之一。这里有两种选择：私下教学或在语言学校教书。许多学校需要TEFL许可证；但是，我发现一些没有。我使用了我镇上的当地黄页面，并联系了所有语言学校，然后派遣简历，然后进行了面对面的访问。公司非常感谢亲自见面的候选人，因为他们会面对面说话更舒适。

私下教学最多可以为单个课程支付30美元。我发现找到客户的最佳方法是口口相传。您可能需要在当地的面包店，酒吧，美发沙龙等等镇上的战略景点中放置传单。您可以向银行人员，邮局人员，其他教师和学校的员工提供英语课程。

Real Estate Agencies

整个意大利的众多房地产经纪人一直在寻找流利的英语说话者。外国人在意大利购买越来越多的财产。由外国人或意大利人拥有和经营的代理商欢迎英语的母语人士。他们也可以为您带来的每个客户提供基于佣金的工资。再次在这里，您可以在网络上搜索您要居住的区域并与每个财产代理商联系，例如托斯卡纳房屋.Some only employ Italians, but some will be looking for native English speakers who can be sponsored.

物业管理

与物业销售密切相关的是财产管理。请记住，一旦外国人在意大利购买财产后，就需要某些服务。物业管理包括照顾账单，园艺，客房清洁，房屋坐着，宠物坐着以及为其财产寻找房客。我遇到了一对德国夫妇，在翁布里亚的这项业务方面做得很好。您可以在印刷或在线上可用的许多国际旅行杂志中放置广告。

Translations, Interpreting

有时最好的工作是您可以在家中做的工作。翻译工作提供了这种奢侈品。当然，您对意大利语的指挥应该很好。您可以将所有内容从文档转换为产品目录到从意大利语到英语的网站。

Often times companies need interpreters to assist them, especially at trade shows. These gigs usually last from three to seven days and companies usually pay quite well plus cover any expenses you may have such as lodging and transportation. You can see on the internet which companies will be exhibiting at different trade shows by going to the official website of each trade show organizer. For instance, you can visit the website of tradeshows yourself and then see if they need an interpreter. Websites for tradeshows includes www.fierarimini.it, www.bolognafiere.it, and www.fieradiroma.it. Every large city has a convention center and puts on tradeshows.

I found the tourist offices of each city to be very helpful. They sometimes are looking for native speakers to accompany groups of foreigners for different itineraries. For instance, I found the tourist office in Citta’ della Pieve (Umbria) to be very helpful as they were organizing many group visits for the Perugino Art Exhibit this past summer and needed native English-speaking people to accompany groups. TryUmbria Onlinefor information on itineraries, tours, etc.

internet Sales

为什么不在互联网上建立销售意大利商品的企业。您可能是一家或多家公司的销售代表。坚持在您的区域中表现出色的产品。例如，在托斯卡纳和雨伞中，在那个小镇上是传统的食物和葡萄酒，例如奶酪，意大利面，葡萄酒和特种食品，例如松露或有机食品。大多数中小型公司实际上没有销售，并且具有非常基本的互联网用法。电子商务并不普遍。您可以对这些公司进行一些研究，并亲自介绍自己。预计销售委员会要约而不是薪水。例如，您可以访问Wine-Searcher要在Umbria和Tuscany地区获得葡萄酒生产商的完整列表，并联系您最有趣的葡萄酒生产商。

在托斯卡纳和翁布里亚寻找工作的最佳建议

Although it has been difficult at times, my time in Italy has also been an incredible experience. I have met many foreigners that have come and gone and many who have remained. I have seen the most amazing businesses set up. Some have failed. Others have managed and will to stick around.

我可以给任何人的最佳建议是寻找其他外国人，尤其是在您的地区。许多外籍人士有多年的经验，可以使您远离或远离某事。在寻找财产时，我遇到了许多非意大利朋友。外国人经营着许多房地产经纪人和相关业务（物业经理，建筑公司，房地产修复机构等）。拿起当地的报纸，该报纸为房地产经纪人而开始打电话。这也是结识可以成为您发展成一个支持小组的人的好方法network.

编者注：See our section full of articles and resources onLiving in Italy: The Best Expatriate Resourcesfor much more on living and working in Italy, including Tuscany and Umbria.