Estonia : Vacancy sources

Job websites

• CV-Online is a popular online job site.
• CV Keskus offers help and advice, as well as listing vacancies.
• Getwork handles vacancies in all sectors.
• International Language Services advertises positions for English teachers.
• Academic Jobs EU posts vacancies in Estonia.

All of the above have English versions of their websites. Some vacancy posts are in English but many are in Estonian.

The EURES - European Job Mobility Portal, maintained by the European Commission, provides information about job vacancies in Estonia and a CV-posting service, as well as information about working conditions, labour markets, etc.

Recruitment agencies

Estonia is a member of the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT). Estonia is a developing market for agencies and there are no laws in place to regulate their activities.

Newspapers

• Baltic Times - English.
• Aripaev - a business paper, good for managerial and specialist roles.
• Eesti Paevaleht - job vacancies on Mondays.
• Eesti Ekspress - vacancies on Thursdays.
• Postimees - vacancies also on Thursdays.
• A full listing of Estonian language newspapers and magazines is available via Kidon Media-Link.

Other sources

In recent times, some of the universities have started to organise careers fairs. Visit their websites for details of forthcoming events.

Hidden vacancies

As with other countries, personal contacts are also a good way of learning about job opportunities. Networking and building relationships with people who might be able to assist your job search is as prevalent in Estonia as it is across other European countries.