Registering as a job seeker (Catalonia)
Inscripción como demandante de empleo (Cataluña)
Where to ask
By phone to the SOC: 930 886 200, Monday to Friday 8:30–14:00. In person, preferably with an appointment at the employment office.
Official wording
Per telèfon : trucar al telèfon 930 886 200, de dilluns a divendres de 8.30 a 14h.Official sources
What it is
In Catalonia, registering as a job seeker with the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC) gives access to its services: training courses, career guidance, work-experience programmes and job offers handled by the employment offices. It is free and voluntary, except for people receiving unemployment benefits, for whom it is compulsory; it can be done by unemployed people and by people in work who want a better job. If it is the first time and you have a DNI, you can do it online on the spot and get the DARDO document; afterwards you must contact the employment office within 30 days to complete your professional profile, or the registration is cancelled. Foreign nationals with an NIE linked to a residence authorisation can request registration by calling the SOC on 930 886 200 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 14:00). To go in person, booking an appointment with the employment office is recommended.
Official wording
La inscripció com a demandant d'ocupació és gratuïta i voluntària, amb l'excepció de les persones perceptores de prestacions per desocupació per a les qui és un tràmit obligatoriOfficial sources
- Where it applies
- Catalonia
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When
It is free and voluntary, except for people receiving unemployment benefits, who must register. Unemployed people and those in work who want a better job can register. It gives access to SOC courses, guidance and job offers.
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La inscripció com a demandant d'ocupació és gratuïta i voluntària, amb l'excepció de les persones perceptores de prestacions per desocupació per a les qui és un tràmit obligatoriOfficial sources
Steps
Step 1: If you have an NIE: by phone
Go to the official website: Job seeker registration (SOC)Foreign nationals with an NIE linked to a residence permit register by calling the SOC on 930 886 200 (Monday to Friday 8:30–14:00), where employment office staff help them. The online procedure is for first registration with a DNI.
Official wording
Les persones estrangeres que disposin d'un NIE, vinculat a autorització administrativa de residència, poden sol·licitar la inscripció mitjançant el telèfon del SOC 930 886 200
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Step 2: Get the DARDO
When registration is complete you get the DARDO (job-seeker registration and renewal document).
Official wording
Quan finalitza la inscripció s'obté el DARDO si la inscripció s’ha fet amb èxit.
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Step 3: Complete your profile within 30 days
If you register online, you must contact your employment office within 30 days to complete your professional profile; otherwise the registration is cancelled. To go in person, it is best to book an appointment.
Official wording
En aquest supòsit cal completar la informació del perfil professional en un termini de 30 dies, ja que en cas contrari la demanda d'ocupació es donaria de baixa.
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FAQ
I registered with an NIE and now have a DNI
You must contact the employment office to change the identifier on your SOC file.
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és imprescindible contactar amb l'Oficina de Treball per fer el canvi d'identificador en l'expedient del SOC.Official sources
I was registered before and was removed
You can register again with the “Canvi de situació administrativa” option (from removed to registered), which gives you the DARDO instantly.
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Si anteriorment s'ha estat inscrit es pot inscriure de nou a través de l'opció “Canvi de situació administrativa”Official sources
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