quarta-feira, 29 de abril de 2009

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

1) Which are the economical sectors in the Algarve?
The most important economical sectors in the region are tourism, fishing and agriculture (oranges).

2) Which are the most important industries?
The most important industries are related to tourism and cork industry.

3) What is the average age of workers?
The average age of workers is 34 (for women) and 35 (for men).

4) What is the average salary?
The average monthly salary is 740 euros.

5) Are there unemployment cases? What are the reasons?
Yes, there are many unemployment cases. There are many causes: the international crisis, and the lack of qualifications of many of the workers.

6) What is the average size of the local companies?
Most of the local companies in the Algarve are small or medium size.

7) Which are the most wanted jobs in the region?
The most wanted jobs are related to services, health departments (nurse, doctor), or tourism (waiters, chefs...).

8) What is the average retirement age?
The average retirement age is 62.3.


Cristiano and Nuno.