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“Through the ÖIF’s mentoring programme for highly qualified foreign professionals, I met a fantastic mentor who encouraged and supported me. And now I can finally apply my knowledge and experience to my work here.”
“I would encourage others to get good advice at a very early stage, to work hard and never lose sight of their own goals.”
“My time working numerous temporary jobs was over. At the end of 2010 I opened my own salon together with my wife. I’d do it again too! Everyone should give it a go. My dreams have come true!”
“I came to Vienna from the former Yugoslavia in 1988 - from what is Serbia today - so that I could start my career via formal professional recognition. Right from the start I wanted to play an active role here in Austria, in the job that I really love.”
“I quickly learnt German and then, in preparation for the required course that is part of the degree recognition process, I enrolled in and passed a supplementary course in professional German, “German for Holders of Foreign Degrees – Qualified Nurse”, run by the ÖIF (Austrian Integration Foundation).”
“After many years as an employee and then self-employed as managing director under trade law in my own company, I ask myself today why I waited so long to do that. I always wanted to be my own boss.”
“I completed formal recognition in January 2014 with the support and advice of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, and I can now take over the company where I have been working for 23 years - I’m really pleased about that.”
