Your point of contact for international skilled workers
WORK in AUSTRIA supports companies in Austria in attracting and employing international skilled workers. From connecting with suitable candidates in our target countries and navigating residence and employment regulations to onboarding, we provide advice, information, and practical support from a single source.
- Free advice and support under a government mandate
- Support from the skilled-worker search through to successful employment
- Checklists, guidance and information for your next steps
The competence centre for international skilled workers
WORK in AUSTRIA is the central point of contact for companies seeking to employ international skilled workers. We support businesses in attracting talent, provide guidance on residence permits, and assist both companies and skilled workers throughout every step of the immigration process to Austria.
Our experts provide a concrete assessment of the options available to you specifically and show which requirements are relevant for employing international skilled workers. The advice is provided free of charge and under a government mandate.
- A clear assessment of which options are suitable for your company
- Written, documented advice for internal use
- Personal advice by email for individual questions
Expert assessment
Clear answers to complex questions
You receive an assessment of which residence permits and work permits are available for international skilled workers in your company, which documents are required and which conditions must be met for employment in Austria. Clearly presented and tailored specifically to you.
Written advice
Detailed, transparent and reliable
Advice from WORK in AUSTRIA is provided in writing by email and is deliberately structured so that information stays clearly documented and traceable for companies at all times. Nothing gets lost
Personal expertise
A service point that understands your needs
Whether you need an initial overview or have a specific question: You receive an individual assessment based on your specific vacancy – including clear recommendations on how to run the process efficiently.
Find international skilled workers in the Talent Hub
Create a company profile
Register your company on the Talent Hub and lay the groundwork for reaching international skilled workers in a targeted way.
Post job vacancies
Post your open positions and make your company visible to the right international talent.
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Discover suitable profiles
Find interesting candidates and connect directly with qualified international skilled workers. Use our digital search agent to be notified automatically about suitable profiles.
Promote your vacancies internationally
Why international recruitment matters
The skilled workers’ shortage is not a short-term phenomenon. Companies in Austria face structural changes that call for new approaches to attracting skilled workers.
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The shortage of skilled workers is a reality
Many companies are already unable to fill vacancies promptly. The shortage of skilled workers is one of the biggest growth risks for Austria as a business location.
- 72% of companies struggle to find suitable staff
- Those particularly affected are: Manufacturing, Technology, and Specialised Occupations
This means: the bottleneck has already become an everyday reality.
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Demographic change is intensifying the situation
Austria’s labour pool will continue to shrink in the coming years. At the same time, demand for qualified skilled workers is rising.
- A declining working-age population through to 2040
- Increasing replacement needs due to retirements
- Regional differences are adding to the pressure
This means: the shortage of skilled workers is structural and will continue to intensify.
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Domestic recruitment is reaching its limits
Many companies are already largely exhausting the domestic labour market. Even with intensive recruitment measures, it is often no longer possible to fully fill all vacancies.
- A limited domestic talent pool
- Growing competition for qualified skilled workers
- Structural bottlenecks in key sectors
This means: International recruitment significantly broadens the scope for action.
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International skilled workers create added value
International talents contribute far more to business development than simply filling vacancies. They bring additional skills, market knowledge, international networks and new perspectives to companies.
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Act now rather than react later
Companies that turn to international skilled workers early secure long-term advantages in the competition for talent.
- Greater independence from the local labour market
- Better predictability of growth
- Strengthening of their own competitiveness
This means: International recruitment is a strategic decision for the future.
Your questions on international skilled workers – our answers
