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#59 How I Built a C-Level Career in Spain Without Fluent Spanish


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Can you really build a successful career after relocating to Spain if you don’t speak fluent Spanish?

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to move to Spain, but I’d have to give up my career…” - this episode is for you.

In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra shares the full story of how she went from searching job portals in Ireland - with no Spanish and no contacts - to landing a senior role in a major international company in Spain.

If you are wondering if you could have the same success abroad and bring your career to Spain , this episode is proof that you don’t have to choose between your career and your lifestyle.

Tune in to discover:

✅ How Sandra landed two job offers and built her C-Level Career in Spain without Spanish

✅ What it was really like applying for jobs without fluent Spanish.

✅ Why your CV might be getting overlooked by Spanish recruiters and companies.

✅ The surprising challenges of cultural office politics in Spain.

✅ Why it’s not all bar work - and how to break into roles that match your experience (even if you don’t speak perfect Spanish).

✅ The biggest advice she’d give to anyone wondering if they can still grow their career and move to Spain.

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Related Episodes

  • #50 Self-Employment, Remote Work & Jobs in Spain – Busting Myths with Ali Meehan
  • #49 How to Mentally Prepare for Moving to Spain: 5 Key Mindset Shifts That Will Make or Break Your Experience

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