Connecting Talent with Opportunities in Portugal
We help people find the next step in their career and companies find the people who make the difference. We know every candidate by name and every team by what it needs.
500+
Successful placements
About us
People at the centre of every process
Portuguese Talent was born more than a decade ago with a simple idea: recruiting well starts with listening well. We began supporting small industrial companies and today we work with organisations of every size, from north to south of Portugal.
Our mission is to connect professionals to projects where they can grow, and to help companies build stable teams. No empty promises, no anonymous processes — just close, transparent work.
10+
Years of experience
500+
Placements made
120+
Partner companies
95%
Success rate
Closeness
We talk to each person before we talk about CVs. A human process leads to better decisions.
Rigour
We assess skills, context and culture. We present few candidates — but the right ones.
Commitment
We follow candidates and companies after the signature, until onboarding goes well.
Our team
Consultants specialised by sector, available for a no-strings conversation.
Ana Ribeiro
Managing Partner
Laura Martins
Head of Executive Search
Sofia Fonseca
Senior Consultant — Technology
Tiago Pereira
Consultant — Industry & Logistics
Services
Two sides of the same conversation
We work with people looking for work and with people looking for talent. That is why we can connect both sides honestly.
For candidates
Your next step, well prepared
We support your application from start to finish, with real feedback at every stage.
Job search support
Access to opportunities that often never reach job boards, plus direct introductions to companies.
CV review
Analysis of your CV and LinkedIn profile, with concrete suggestions for each application.
Career coaching
Focused conversations to clarify goals, salary expectations and next steps.
Interview preparation
Mock interviews and honest feedback before you meet the company.
For companies
Teams that stay
Fewer applications, better fit. Profiles validated before they reach your desk.
Executive search
Direct and confidential search for management profiles and hard-to-find specialists.
Temporary staffing
Fast team reinforcement for activity peaks, replacements and time-bound projects.
HR consulting
Job descriptions, salary policies, performance reviews and onboarding support.
Talent mapping
Market studies on availability, salaries and competition for key skills.
Sectors
Where we recruit every day
Technology
Development, data, infrastructure and product.
Finance
Accounting, controlling and audit.
Healthcare
Clinical, nursing and unit management.
Engineering
Civil, mechanical, electrical and maintenance.
Marketing
Digital, communications and brand management.
Legal
Law firms, compliance and contracting.
Human Resources
Recruitment, training and compensation.
Logistics
Warehousing, transport and supply chain.
How it works
A simple process, no surprises
Three steps on each side. On average, a placement takes between three and six weeks.
For candidates
- Step 1
Register
Send us your CV or apply to an opening. We read everything and always reply.
- Step 2
Interview
We talk about your background, goals and expectations, and prepare you for the next step.
- Step 3
Placement
We introduce you to the right companies and support you through onboarding.
For companies
- Step 1
Briefing
We understand the role, the team and the culture before writing the first ad.
- Step 2
Search
We combine our database, direct search and our own network to reach the right people.
- Step 3
Shortlist
You receive a short shortlist with a written assessment of each candidate.
Testimonials
What people who worked with us say
I had been sending applications for months with no reply. Portuguese Talent called me on day one, prepared me for the interview, and three weeks later I signed a contract.
Inês Marques
Business Analyst, Lisbon
We filled three critical positions in forty days. The quality of the candidates was clearly above what we had seen in other processes.
Rui Fernandes
HR Director, Tech Company
I felt they were on my side throughout the whole process. From the CV to the final negotiation, they gave me confidence and clarity.
Pedro Almeida
Software Engineer, Porto
Job openings
Opportunities open right now
Can't find what you're looking for? Send us your CV through the contact form — we receive new openings every week.
Contact
Let's talk about your next step
Whether you're looking for work or strengthening your team, we reply within 24 business hours.