Qualifications and career

4 questions

• GuideQualifications and career

  Can I work without Portuguese?

  Ask which language is used for supervision, safety training and emergencies. Record the actual required level in the vacancy. A concise CV should show relevant duties, experience, certificates and realistic language abil

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  Will welding electrical or forklift certificates be accepted everywhere?

  Ask the employer to check scope, expiry, equipment, site duties and required safety training. Avoid a blanket accepted-throughout-Europe claim. Qualification assessment and immigration eligibility remain separate.

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  Is academic recognition the same as professional recognition?

  No. DGES covers recognition of foreign higher-education degrees and diplomas, while regulated professional access can involve another authority. Ask which outcome is actually required for the job before paying for a reco

  WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
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  Do foreign qualifications automatically allow professional practice?

  Check whether the profession is regulated and identify the competent Portuguese authority. DGERT coordinates professional recognition. Employer acceptance of experience does not necessarily establish legal permission to

  WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026

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