This weekend, a multilingual employment fair is taking place in Antigua Aduana, Barrio Escalante, San José, featuring over 4,000 job openings from 45 companies. The most sought-after languages include English, French, and Portuguese, with valued skills ranging from technology and accounting to recruiting and customer service.
Registration and Language Test Requirements
To attend the fair, organized by the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives, candidates must register in advance at www.cindejobs.com, which generates a QR code required for entry. Additionally, a virtual language test on the BELT platform must be completed.
Companies Seek Diverse Skills and Language Abilities
BAT Digital Business Solution is recruiting individuals with English skills, purchasing experience, and advanced accounting knowledge. They are also seeking Portuguese speakers with recruitment and finance experience for an operation in Brazil.
Equifax, with clients in Canada, is in need of French-speaking staff. Foundever offers 500 customer service positions in phone, chat, email, and technical support, with in-person, hybrid, and virtual roles available.
On-the-Job Training and Opportunities for Asylum Seekers
Not all positions require prior experience, as some companies hire candidates with a desire to learn and provide on-the-job training. Kyndryl, for example, hires individuals with technology knowledge despite a low language profile and offers language classes to develop their skills.
Fundación Mujer provides job opportunities for asylum seekers. Refugee applicants with valid processing documents are welcome to apply. With 2,000 job seekers attending the fair yesterday, there’s still time to participate before it closes at 5 pm tonight.
