Expert: Sandra - 7/9/2009

Question
Respected Lady,

i want to know, that i want to work in brazil. currently i am in pakistan.
i cannot speak portuguese.
can you tell me if there are good companies who can hire me as i can work and talk in english.
i have done masters in computer science and have over 4 years of experience in system analysis and developement.

thanks in advance.

regards
saeed


Answer
It is very difficult, if not impossible, to get a job in Brazil, despite your qualifications. And even more difficult to get a work visa to work legally, since there are so many well-trained, but under- or unemployed Brazilians competing for the relatively poor salaries. They speak fluent Portuguese too, the language of business in Brazil. Most recruiters are reported to be ineffective, whereas personal connections are most important in Brazil in getting anything done. Your best hope might be to contact an Indian company with an office somewhere in Brazil and try to get a job that way.