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Have you ever dreamt of working in an old, beautiful city close to the sea with sunny weather throughout most of the year? Do you like the idea of working for a big company with an impact on the worldwide business? So why not start your new job as a Customer Service Representative in marvelous Lisbon? Apply now and live the best life while working in Portugal!
About the Position:
Now you have the possibility of working abroad for a real Global Player. This experience will add perfectly on to your CV and will help you with any challenge you will face afterwards.
As part of the customer service, you will communicate with clients via E-Mail, Social Media and phone. You will receive training in advance and will be coached regularly. You will assist your clients in Russian, but you should speak English to a very good level too.
Don’t worry, everything will be arranged for you:
We want to help you with your travels to Lisbon as much as possible. That’s why your flight to Lisbon will be paid back to you after a period of working with the company! Moreover you will be picked up from the airport once you’ve arrived in Lisbon and will be taken to your new home. The shared flat where you will have your own room is located in a very nice and friendly neighborhood close to the beach. Your new colleagues will help you with administrational things such as taxes or insurance. They know exactly how you feel starting to adapt to a new environment and will support you as much as they can.
Destination
Your life in Lisbon:
Lisbon is the city with the most sunny hours in whole Europe!
Living and working in Lisbon will be very adventurous! The charming, beautiful city combined with the loose and relaxed mentality of the Portugese people – you are going to love it! Lisbon is a very international city where people from all over the world have found their home. A lot of the inhabitants can speak English, but if you really want to integrate yourself, why don’t you start learning Portugese in a free course! This whole new experience will enrich your life in so many ways!
If you miss your family and friends at home – don’t worry. You will get one flight per year back home to see them! Luckily, the airport in Lisbon is very central so you can start your journey very easy!
Because Lisbon’s average temperature of 21 degrees you will spend a lot of warm and relaxed evenings at the different terraces and balconies or at the beach. There you can also try Kite-Surfing and participate in a course for free!
Probably you will recognize quickly that Portugal is a lot cheaper than other European countries. To prepare you for the prices there, we have listed a few average products/services that you might buy day by day.
Our favourite reasons to live in Lisbon
It's surf o'clock
Lisbon is located near the sea with some amazing beaches, which gives you the perfect opportunity to try to learn a new hobby: surfing! After you’ve practised the art of surfing, you can relax at one of the many beach clubs for some more seaside fun.
Explore the many local markets
Exploring the local markets in the city is an amazing experience. These markets offer local produce, artisanal goods, and unique Portuguese specialities, amongst which are cheeses, exquisite honey, and high-quality olive oil. Additionally, during the festive season of December, different neighbourhoods host a Christmas market!
Discover Lisbon's vibrant nightlife
Lisbon has loads of cafés, bars, and clubs for you to enjoy. Many of you have probably heard of the creamy pastry ‘Pastel de Nata’… Well, did you know that there is a Pastel de Nata shot? 🥃 An absolute game changer! Tip: try out ‘Sneaky Sip Lisbon’, this is a hidden cocktail bar that is only accessible through a secret door behind a photo automate. Don’t forget the password: BASEMENT.
Join Lisbon's expat community
Lisbon has the biggest expat community in the whole of Portugal! For this reason, it’s very easy to join an expat group, meet new friends and expand your network.
Pay a visit to Parque Urbano do Jamor
Lisbon has many parks available for you to explore new sports, from tennis courts to archery ranges. The greenest and biggest park is Parque Urbano do Jamor. This park has a canal in which you can kayak, and it also has a climbing wall for the daredevils among us!
Go on an adventurous hike
The surrounding area of Lisbon is absolutely stunning. So, get your hiking boots on and let’s go for an amazing hike. Lisbon is definitely the city to keep you active!
What do you get?
- Plane ticket costs refunded to you after 9 months
- Option of shared accommodation in a company apartment
- Two salary options (with or without accommodation): Gross monthly salary of €858.82 with accommodation included or Gross monthly salary of €908.81 with accommodation included
- Airport pickup and drop off at your accommodation
- Help with your administration like setting up a bank account, health insurance and filing your taxes
- You receive training and ongoing coaching
- Free Portuguese courses, kitesurfing lessons, cooking class etc
- Great working atmosphere with many get-togethers like film evenings, company dinners and much more
What is required?
- Fluent in Russian (spoken and written)
- Very good knowledge of English
- You are very flexible as you'll be working in shifts
- You are older than 18 years of age
- You are ready to live and work in Lisbon for about 12 months
Why our recruiters love this destination
Interview Process
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FAQ
The minimum period is 12 months.
A basic level of English is desirable, but there are also projects where it is not necessary.
No, that is not a problem!
If you choose accommodation through your employer, then no. If you opt to find your own housing, then it is possible.
No, that is not possible.
The minimum requirement is a high school diploma.
There are two options. You can choose to find your own accommodation or arrange accommodation through your employer. In the latter option, deductions will be made from your salary.
This depends on the project you will be working on.
You are responsible for booking and covering the costs of your flight initially, but after completing 9 months with TP, you will be reimbursed for these expenses.
Our recruiters are ready to guide you through this application process!
From the moment you apply until your new job begins, and even after that, we are here to support you throughout the entire process. With Working Adventures by your side, you’re not alone.
