Authors

Andreia Santos

Communication, Employer Branding and Events

Volkswagen Group Services

About

Andreia Santos joined the Communication and Marketing team at Volkswagen Group Services in 2016. She works on internal communication, content production and the organisation of campaigns and events, with content for Portugal, Spain and Germany. She began her career in journalism and has more than ten years' experience in corporate communication. She graduated in Communication Sciences from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Articles by Andreia

Contact Center 2 min

Contact Center: an international operation run from Portugal

Since 2021, the Volkswagen Group Services Contact Center in Portugal has been supporting customers and partners of the Volkswagen Group in several European markets, combining specialised service, product knowledge and a strong focus on the customer experience.

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Languages 4 min

Where German is in demand in Portugal: sectors and roles

Shared service centres account for more than 30,000 jobs in Portugal, and German language skills are often the deciding factor in getting hired.

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Languages 4 min

Returning from Germany: German-language jobs in Portugal

Returning from Germany with fluent German? It is in demand in Portugal; this article covers the requirements for the open roles and the Programa Regressar.

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Career 4 min

Remote work in Portugal: legal framework and contract terms

This article explains what Portuguese law requires of a remote work agreement and what Volkswagen Group Services Portugal publishes about its remote roles.

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Moving to Portugal 5 min

Moving country: what it means for your career

When you move to Portugal, your experience and skills stay with you; what changes is mainly the administrative, tax and social security framework.

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Moving to Portugal 4 min

Climate and quality of life in Portugal: what changes in everyday life

Mild winters, plenty of sunshine, the sea close by and a calmer pace of life: with 100% remote work, you can also choose to live outside the big cities.

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Moving to Portugal 5 min

Moving within the Volkswagen Group: from Germany to Portugal

If you work for the Volkswagen Group in Germany, you can apply for roles in Portugal: what your experience is worth and what the move does not guarantee.

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Career 6 min