How to look for a Job
in Bologna

If you are looking for a job within the metropolitan area but are unsure which sector to target, you can contact career guidance services. Both public and private services are available.

If you need support in writing or updating your CV, setting up a LinkedIn profile, or learning how to write a cover letter, you can reach out to career orientation offices.

If you are not sure where to start your search, you can research local economic trends, key industries, and major companies through institutional sources, labor market observatories, and local development networks.

To actively look for a job, you can use dedicated job portals, as well as public and private recruitment agencies.

Get yourself noticed: participate in job fairs, career days, and professional networking events.

If your career plan involves working as a freelancer, ensure you research the necessary administrative requirements to begin.

Each category of self-employment (traders, artisans, or freelancers) is subject to specific regulations, different tax regimes, and support services. Seek advice from qualified professionals in these fields.

To start, complete all the necessary regulatory requirements (registration with a social security fund, opening a VAT number (Partita IVA), joining a professional association/order, etc.).

If your professional project involves launching a business, the metropolitan area offers several resources: Progetti d’Impresa (dedicated to business startups) and Land in BO (a hub for companies, startups, and investment funds).

Additionally, you can find a map of coworking and collaborative spaces located throughout the metropolitan area here.

An extracurricular internship represents an initial entry opportunity into the labor market. Check the information regarding access requirements and internship characteristics, such as duration, activation procedures, and established conditions.

An internship experience helps strengthen your professional profile, expand your network of contacts, and encourage future developments, both in terms of job placement and further training.

Once started, the internship is structured around a shared training project (progetto formativo), with the support of a tutor, and allows for the acquisition of both professional and soft skills.

To define your area of interest and training objectives—in relation to your studies and the skills you wish to develop—you can contact career guidance services. Both public and private services are available.

To prepare your application, including an updated CV and, if applicable, a portfolio, and to identify opportunities at local companies, organizations, and research institutions, you can seek support from public and private recruitment bodies.