Ready for an unforgettable Summer?

If you are a European interested in entertainment, dancing, acting, fitness, sports or working with children, this is your chance! Whether you have experience in tourism, hospitality or catering – or just want to try something new abroad – join us for Seize the Summer with EURES 2026.

Why join?

As a jobseeker, you can:

• Find out about job opportunities in top European destinations: Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and The Netherlands.
• Meet employers looking for energetic, multilingual staff for the 2026 summer season.
• Get insider tips (already ahead of the event) on living and working in 11 exciting countries.
• Watch employer presentations and check what they have on offer.
• Listen to real stories from people who went through a summer job experience abroad
• … and maybe even land an online interview!

Are you an employer in tourism, entertainment, hospitality, catering, or tourism-related customer service? 

If you’re based in one of these countries: Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and The Netherlands, this will be a great chance to connect with motivated young talent, with different language skills, qualifications and experience, from across Europe.

Welcome aboard! and…

GET READY: register, apply and prepare to chat

To make the most of the event, we strongly recommend following the steps below.

Jobseekers’ registration will be available from mid-February.

1. Register & upload your CV

Make sure your profile stands out to employers:

• Clearly describe your language, technical and soft skills, education, and work experience
• Upload your CV in English (use Europass if you still don’t have one)
• Add a profile picture (optional, but recommended)

Need help? Watch this video on how to register and create your profile.

2. Apply for jobs & confirm interviews

Simply uploading your CV is not enough. You must apply for jobs to be visible to employers.

• Browse the platform and apply for positions matching your skills and experience
• Employers may invite you to one or more online interviews from 26 to 31 March
• If pre-selected, you will receive a notification with available interview slots — please reply as soon as possible
• Already applied? Check your Dashboard under My job applications for interview invitations. Confirm acceptance and choose most convenient time slots for you

Here’s how to apply for a job and confirm an interview

3. Prepare for interviews

Good preparation makes all the difference. Here’s how to get ready:

• Research participating companies: their activities, values, and current vacancies
• Decide which employers you want to approach and prepare your own questions
• Anticipate possible interview questions and practice your answers
• Make a professional impression: dress appropriately (even if online)
• Always stay positive
• English is the main working language, so aim for clarity and confidence

Before your interview, make sure you have:

• A PC, laptop, tablet/iPad, or similar device
• A headset with microphone and a webcam
• A stable internet connection

Once your interview is confirmed, the employer will be waiting for you at the agreed time. If on the platform, login, go to My job applications and click on Join interview.

4. Join the Live Chat on March 26th 

You will be able to:

• Chat directly with employers about job opportunities
• Receive advice from EURES Advisers on working and living in 11 different countries

5. Follow the Programme

• Take full advantage of the live-streamed programme on March 26th
• Select the presentations that interest you
• Watch live sessions and ask questions to the speakers via open chat

6. Still pending questions?

• e-mail us at any time @ info@seizethesummer.eu
• contact our Help Centre

We look forward to welcoming you online on March 26th, 2026.
Good luck with your job search!

Who can participate?

You are welcome to join this event if you:

• recruit in Hospitality, Catering, Entertainment, Outdoor Activities, Theme Parks, Travel-related Customer Service, or other tourism-related sectors
• are based, or offer jobs or traineeships, in: Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, or the Netherlands

Why participate?

Looking to expand your team with qualified talent from across the EU/EFTA?
Join our free online job fair and connect directly with European candidates.

    What’s in it for you?

• Free job postings visible to candidates across Europe
• Interview opportunities with applicants to your vacancies
• Live chat with jobseekers interested in your company
• No cost, no hassle — everything takes place online

How to participate?

1. Register (no later than March 12th)

• If you don’t yet have an account on the platform, create one here
• If you already have one, log in and go to My Events to join Seize the Summer

How to create a new account

2. Advertise your vacancies (as soon as possible)

To attract the right candidates:

• Post your jobs early — they will be visible weeks before the event
• Write your job ads in English
• Clearly describe the role and required skills and qualifications
• Add information on benefits: relocation support, accommodation, meals or other conditions on offer will make you more competitive
• Optionally include a link to your own career site
• Note: Most candidates will apply directly via the platform
• Check your account regularly so you don’t miss strong applicants

Need help? A video guide on how to post jobs is available here.

3. Schedule online interviews

Between March 26th and 31st, you can meet candidates in 30-minute online interview slots.

• Go through your applicants and pre-select a few
• Choose your preferred time slots in advance
• Interviews take place via Jitsi — no installation required, but some settings need to be checked and tested ahead of the event
• Access this feature in your Dashboard under Job Applications > Interviews

Jitsi interview guide

4. Chat live on event day

• Be available to answer candidate questions in real time
• Use the built-in chat function in your employer account
• Add your chat availability slots to your company profile ahead of the event

Need more information?

• Contact your EURES Adviser for this event
• Email us anytime at info@seizethesummer.eu
• During the event, our Help Centre will be available

Please note this event is intended for EU and EFTA nationals only.

If you are a non-EU-EFTA national, please read this information carefully.

Immigration rules still apply

Even if you are already living in a EU or EFTA country, immigration rules apply if you want to move to one of the participating countries to work.

• Immigration laws, procedures, and requirements differ from country to country
• Each EU | EFTA Member State has its own rules regarding:
  • work permits
  • residence permits
  • visa procedures

Where to find official information

We strongly recommend that you consult official sources to understand your situation:

• Basic principles for labour market access for non-EU nationals
• The EU Immigration Portal

Important note on seasonal jobs

This event focuses mainly on seasonal jobs for the Spring–Summer 2026 (from April to September-October).

Because of:

• lengthy immigration and visa procedures, and
• employers’ need to recruit quickly,

it may be very difficult for employers to consider applications from non-EU-EFTA nationals, as visa processing timelines often do not match their recruitment needs.

Long-term EU residents

If you have:

• legally lived for more than 5 years in one EU Member State, and
• obtained  EU long-term resident status,

you are entitled to equal treatment in that Member State compared to national and EU citizens, including access to:

• employment and self-employment
• education and vocational training
• certain tax and social benefits

In some cases, long-term residents may be eligible to move to another EU country for work. However:

• this is not automatic
• you must meet specific conditions set by the destination country
• approval depends on factors such as the national labour market situation
• you will generally need to apply for and obtain a residence permit before starting work

Please note that these procedures can be time-consuming.