Law
Partial retirement 2026: What employees should check now
Partial retirement will be gradually shortened in 2026 and will require longer insurance periods. Employees and employers in Austria should check these points.
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jobs
Understanding job competition: How jobseekers can find occupations with better prospects
The applicant-to-job ratio shows how many unemployed people compete for a single vacancy. This is how jobseekers in Austria can use data sensibly in their own search.
Application
Listing references: How recommendations convince in job applications
Good references make achievements credible. This is how applicants select suitable people, obtain consent, and present recommendations professionally.
career
Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte: What needs to be clarified before the job starts
The Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte requires more than a job offer. Here's how applicants and employers check points, salary, documents and procedures.
career
Using the skilled-worker scholarship: When vocational training fits the job plan
The skilled-worker scholarship can make vocational training and career changes possible. Here’s how applicants can check eligibility, funding, AMS appointment, and their job goal.
career
Using temporary work: What applicants should clarify before starting
Temporary work can be a quick way in. Applicants should check the contracting parties, the placement company, pay, working hours and paperwork before accepting.
Application
Work samples show: How applicants make skills tangible
Work samples make skills visible. This is how applicants choose suitable examples, protect confidential data, and strengthen their application.
career
Changing jobs safely: How applicants can recognize stable jobs
Job security is becoming more important when changing jobs. This is how applicants can check advertisements, interviews, probationary periods, and contracts before accepting a job in Austria.
Application
After the job interview: What applicants can learn from it
After the job interview, the debrief matters. This is how applicants capture impressions, follow up professionally, and improve their next interviews.
career
Finding entry-level jobs: Why junior roles require a more targeted search
Junior roles are not always easy to spot. This is how early-career job seekers can find suitable entry-level positions and present their skills more concretely in applications.