Fortunately, Universities in Latvia allow students to carry on valuable internships for many courses. Admissions or recruitments starts in the summer and last from four weeks to a whole year. You can search for such opportunities in Latvia on Euro placement zone. Many international companies also offer internships. Internships in Professional programs like management, technology, education and development are available from 6 weeks to 18.
To work part time is allowed in Latvia. The students may work for 20 hours per week in Latvia during the semesters or students can also work for forty hours per week during vacations and holidays. Graduate jobs are also available in Latvia.
There are many international companies that also provide internships in Latvia .Even some companies are continuously training international students to make their future secure in Latvia.
The students may get an offer letter from the university or college or he/she should hunt for a better opportunity through his/her personal contacts.
To work and study in Latvia for international students has its own challenges and one can prosper a lot while working in Latvia
Where can you work as a student?
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Major industries where most of the students get jobs are: processed foods, processed wood products, transit services, textiles, processed metals, synthetic fibers, electronics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing of machinery and electronics.
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Latvia is hunting talents in its major growth areas. Skilled professionals are required in the manufacturing and service industries (commercial services). Employers in Latvia are hunting for in scientist engineers and IT specialists. Moreover, commercial and administrative specialist, law, social and cultural affairs professionals are also in high demand.
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There are skilled workers require in areas such as software development, nursing s, market research and medical practice.
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The popular Latvian or multinational companies that hire interns and employees are ABLV Bank, Lattelecom, Latvenergo, Latvijas, Gaze, Swedbank, AirBaltic Bank of Latvia, Elko Group , Grindeks KPMG
The policies about working in Latvia:
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A standard working day in Latvia has eight working hours while a normal working week is of 40 hours. Overtime is permitted in many areas.
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Salaries could vary from 300 - 600 USD/month for a part-time job.
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Employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks of paid leave and all public holidays a year.
Applying for jobs
As some jobs are advertised online it's possible to apply through their website and complete the on-line formalities. Application method demands a CV and covering letter, but currently on-line application forms are more common.
You can send provisional applications which state the type of work you're looking for and why you're interested in working for that particular company.
It’s advisable to submit your application in Latvian as most jobs require understanding of the native language. Russian, German and English are the other languages used in employment so while checking for job carefully read the language requirements.
Your CV and covering letter should be written according to the specific job that you are applying for. You should include the language proficiency by including the details of all the languages you speak/write with their level (beginner, intermediate and advanced).
Interviews are carried out according to a normal format and procedure. International employers will use their specific selection policies which may include aptitude and psychometric assessment.
It’s better for the student to get a full research on the company he/she has applied for before attending an interview. Learn the location and procedures of its European headquarters as well as its main product/work.
Part-time workers in Latvia have full-time rights
Students who work part-time are legally entitled to be treated the same as comparable full-time workers; that is, workers on the same type of contract with the same employer.
It should be kept in mind that following the completion of studies, third-country nationals like Pakistanis do not have free access to the labor market. In case a Pakistani national would like to receive a residence permit for employment, based on an employment contract, the employer must register a vacancy in the State Employment Agency. When the sponsorship has been approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, the third country national has the right to submit the necessary documents to apply for a temporary residence permit.
