Working in Cluj Napoca

Cluj Napoca occupies 29th place in terms of quality of life, from the 72 cities in Europe which participated in this top. In terms of safety, medical facilities, transport or traffic jam management, Cluj excels and can easily be compared with the most flourishing cities in West Europe. 

Moreover, Cluj Napoca, commonly referred to as Cluj, is a promising destination for those who are looking for their dream job. Actually, Cluj represents one of the first attraction cities for relocation and expats. Despite the IT sector, which brings most of the incomes for the city, Cluj hosts many other economic pillars to consider. Without further ado, here is an overview of the local economy, together with the most attractive jobs to apply to and some tips to get them.

The economy of Cluj

In the past years, Cluj Napoca has articulated in global innovation and the IT sector. Moreover, the city has now strong relations with global players. Therefore, there are important multinational corporations that have been attracted to Cluj due to its returnees. So Cluj is mostly popular as an IT outsourcing destination in Romania, with over 1,200 IT companies, meaning over 14,000 employees in this sector. This means that 1 of 11 active employees work in the IT domain. 

In the city's economic activity, we would also mention the manufacturing industry. Cluj Napoca is the home town for prominent Romanian companies, such as Ardaf (insurances), Jolidon (body linen), Farmec (cosmetics), Brinel (IT), Napolact (dairy produce), Ursus (beer) and many others. There are other activities and industries to mention, such as the food industry, car construction, chemical industry, woodworking, glassware, textiles, faience, construction, and others. 

So the industries in Cluj Napoca are really varied, and the multinationals also present. Next, let's see the most promising places to work in the Romanian city. 

The most promising fields of work in Cluj

A recent study shows that Cluj Napoca is one of the friendliest cities for foreign people in Europe. Moreover, 90 per cent of Cluj locals seemed to be glad to have foreigners and expats in their city, and around 70 per cent thought that foreigners are easily integrating into the local vibe. 

When it comes to the fields of work, the Transylvanian city remains the leader in the number of employees reported to the number of citizens. The IT sector is evidently the most prosperous one, as Cluj Napoca hosts the largest IT companies, conferences and events in Romania (Code Camp, IT Days, TechSylvania, DevTalks, Cluj Innovation Days). The city also has the largest IT cluster in the country, the Cluj IT Cluster. 

Besides, there are foreign multinationals that offer great jobs, such as BOSH, Puma, MOL, Aegon, Perfetti Van Melle, MBI, Ranbaxy and others. 

European and Non-European expatriates are very sought and welcome in the fields of communication, technologies, or information. Also, skilled engineers and technicians are required in industrial and manufacturing fields. 

Find a job in Cluj

First of all, you should know that in 2019, the number of salaried in Cluj county was around 250, 000, according to the National Institute of Statistics. 

Cluj Napoca is the second biggest city in Europe for the ease of finding jobs, after Prague, in a top where 72 per cent of the dwellers think it is easy to find jobs in the Transylvanian town. 

For expats, finding a job in Cluj may seem difficult, due to the Romanian language. But there are enough job offers in English and other foreign languages, due to the opening of the city for foreign investors. 

You can search for possible jobs by contacting potential employers through LinkedIn and other professional networks. Also, there are many recruitment agencies to help expats find job opportunities. You can prepare the CV and the cover letter to be very effective, and then send it to potential international companies in the city.

Wages in Cluj Napoca

The average salary in Cluj Napoca is a lot higher than in the rest of the country and raises to 1,400 euros.

While the minimum wages are high enough, the costs of living in Cluj Napoca are quite expensive. People can easily compare these costs with the ones from the Bucharest capital and even ones from other European cities. That being said, expats should consider the fact that Cluj Napoca is one of the most expensive cities in Romania. 

 Important:

Finally, if you need help in searching for the dream job in Cluj Napoca, you can easily ask for help from the National Employment Agency. Here, expats will get information about the job vacancies from all domains.

 Useful links:

Cluj Departmental Employment Agency
Adecco
My Job
E-jobs
Indeed
LinkedIn
Glassdoor
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