Looking for work, moving to portugal in 2009What type of job are you looking for? I am looking for bar work, Security work, or Office work, warehouse/storage/retail work What nationality are you? I am British What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am looking for work in Portugal/Algarve, close to Praia da Luz(Espiche)and Lagos, As I am moving to this area permanently later this year (2009) What countries have you worked in? I have only ever worked in the UK What countries do you have a visa to work in? I hold a UK passport, so I can work anywhere in the EU What field do you currently work in? I am currently employed as a Business development ambassador, for the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, in the UK. What fields have you worked in before? I have 9 yrs experience in the security industry, including retail, leisure, corporate, and judicial services. I also have experience in the bar'resturant, leisure industry, and I am experienced in retail. in addition I have 10 years experience in comptuter(PC)engineering. What qualifications do you hold? I hold the following Qualifications: City & Guilds in Adult Numeracy. City & Guilds in Adult Literacy. ECDL (ICDL) BCS Level 1, Qualification in ICT. ECDL (ICDL) BCS Level 2, Qualification in ICT. BIIAB level 2 Qualification for Door Supervisors, and Secutiy Officers. Certificate of Competence in Control and Restraint Tecniques. Certificate of Competence in Manual Handling Tecniques. Certificate of Competence in Sharps Training. Certificate of Competence for Reach Truck Operation (Fork Lift Truck). Certificate of Competence for Counter Balance Truck Operation (Fork Lift Truck). Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider Skills to be more valuable, because your skills develop all the time, whereas Formal Education lasts for a set period. Describe the benefits of working with others Being able to interact with other people, by sharing your own skills and, experience with them, and also learning from them about their own skills, and experience. Describe the benefits of working alone Being able to work at your own pace, and having the ability to plan, and structure your day, in a way that is better suited to you. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? there is always something new to be learned!, I enjoy learning new skills and tecniques, aswel as sharing the knowledge | 
