Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Slovenia

The Slovene lands were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the latter's dissolution at the end of World War I. In 1918, the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new multinational state, which was named Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though Communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power by the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991 after a short 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy, and a stable democracy have assisted in Slovenia's transformation to a modern state. Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. (from the CIA)

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Economic Overview

Slovenia, which on 1 january 2007 became the first 2004 european union entrant to adopt the euro, is a model of economic success and stability for the region. with the highest per capita gdp in central europe, slovenia has excellent infrastructure, a well-educated work force, and a strategic location between the balkans and western europe. privatization has lagged since 2002, and the economy has one of highest levels of state control in the eu. structural reforms to improve the business environment have allowed for somewhat greater foreign participation in slovenia's economy and have helped to lower unemployment. in march 2004, slovenia became the first transition country to graduate from borrower status to donor partner at the world bank. in december 2007, slovenia was invited to begin the accession process for joining the oecd. despite its economic success, foreign direct investment (fdi) in slovenia has lagged behind the region average, and taxes remain relatively high. furthermore, the labor market is often seen as inflexible, and legacy industries are losing sales to more competitive firms in china, india, and elsewhere.

Environmental Issues

Sava river polluted with domestic and industrial waste; pollution of coastal waters with heavy metals and toxic chemicals; forest damage near koper from air pollution (originating at metallurgical and chemical plants) and resulting acid rain

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Population

2,007,711 (july 2008 est.)

Location

Central europe, eastern alps bordering the adriatic sea, between austria and croatia

Area

Total: 20,273 sq km land: 20,151 sq km water: 122 sq km

Slightly smaller than new jersey

Country Aliases

Conventional long form: republic of slovenia conventional short form: slovenia local long form: republika slovenija local short form: slovenija former: people's republic of slovenia, socialist republic of slovenia

Capital

Name: ljubljana geographic coordinates: 46 03 n, 14 31 e time difference: utc+1 (6 hours ahead of washington, dc during standard time) daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last sunday in march; ends last sunday in october

Military Service

17 years of age for voluntary military service; conscription abolished in 2003 (2007)

International Disputes

The croatia-slovenia land and maritime boundary agreement, which would have ceded most of piran bay and maritime access to slovenia and several villages to croatia, remains unratified and in dispute; slovenia also protests croatia's 2003 claim to an exclusive economic zone in the adriatic; as a member state that forms part of the eu's external border, slovenia has implemented the strict schengen border rules to curb illegal migration and commerce through southeastern europe while encouraging close cross-border ties with croatia

Sources: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

8 Slovenia Jobs Found

ISV Business Development Executive

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IBM - Ljubljana - posted 6 days ago

Netezza System Engineer - Community of Practice

This is a regional role and can be located in any CEE country.The successful candidate will work with internal members of the IBM Netezza team as well...
IBM - Ljubljana - posted 20 days ago

Compensation Professional

Position SummaryThe Integrated Services Team is the operational heart of IBM HR and is comprised of deep subject matter experts across a broad...
IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago

IBM Messaging & Collaboration Sales Leader

Are you a top achiever looking to join a company with the technology and capabilities able to transform businesses and their industries?It’s time you...
IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago

DemanTec Software Sales Representative

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IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago

DemandTec Client Technical Professional

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IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago

Inside Territory Sales Representative

Midmarket and ibm.com territory sales representative in Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is a role that covers about 3500 clients. Description:...
IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago

ITS Sales

Manage a team of solution sales representatives who are responsible for the sales of IBM products, solutions and services to meet/exceed key business...
IBM - Ljubljana - posted 22 days ago



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