Expat Advice: Working in Guadalajara, Mexico

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Guadalajara

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

Foreigners in Guadalajara often have jobs in fields such as hospitality, IT, sales, marketing, engineering and teaching. Jobs in hospitality can include working as a restaurant manager, waiter, host or bartender. IT professionals may have opportunities in software development, software testing and business analytics. Foreigners with sales backgrounds may find opportunities to work as account managers, salesrepresentatives, or recruiters. Engineering roles can range from engineering software, maintenance or product testing. Teachers may find jobs teaching English, history or science.