Greece

Country: Greece

Greece’s minimum wage rose to €920 a month on 1 April 2026, and pay normally comes 14 times a year. Unemployment has dropped from 12.5% in 2022 to 8.9% in 2025, and youth unemployment from 31.4% to 19.1%. Tourism creates many seasonal jobs, especially in summer. Find out where to look for a job, how to apply and what to do in your first weeks.

A Greek application usually contains:

  • a short CV of 1–2 pages – the Europass CV is the most common format, but many Greek companies use their own application forms instead. List your languages with your level and certificates,
  • a typed cover letter of no more than one page, with your handwritten signature,
  • two or three recommendations from people with recognised academic or professional standing.

The interview: learn about the company beforehand and be ready to explain why you are a suitable candidate.

Diplomas: for most jobs the employer judges your qualifications. Foreign academic degrees are recognised by DOATAP. For regulated professions (e.g. doctors, lawyers, engineers) you need recognition from the competent authority – see Your Europe on recognition of professional qualifications.


published: 2014-09-01
last modification: 2026-10-03

Common questions about job applications and interviews

Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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