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Engel & Völkers is a Great Place To Work for the second year in a row

We are pleased to inform you that at Engel & Völkers we have achieved, for the second consecutive year, the Great Place to Work Certification.

How to showcase our strengths in a job interview

Facing a job interview can be a challenging and uncomfortable task if not prepared in advance. Nowadays, companies want to ensure they hire the best candidate for the position, so they will ask you a variety of questions.

Ideas for using Pantone colour in decoration

The Pantone colour system is widely used in the printing and graphics industry printing and graphics industry to ensure that colours are reproduced consistently across different media. However, its use is not limited to these areas, but it has also become a valuable tool in the world of decoration.

Potato chip tortilla with a hint of the sea: Nino Redruello’s recipe to share at home

At Engel & Völkers, we believe a home is built from simple gestures that leave a mark. That’s why, in our latest campaign with chef Nino Redruello, we wanted to highlight the moments born in the kitchen, everyday rituals that become special, familiar flavours that feel like care. This tortilla made with chips and three toppings is a nod to that idea: an easy, quick recipe full of nostalgia, perfect for sharing when guests come over and the goal is not to spend hours cooking, but to be together.

10 tricky questions in a job interview

All job interviews are different and, of course, this includes the questions that are asked during the interview. However, human resource managers often resort to certain 'trick' questions to test the candidate's ability in complicated situations, the interest they have in the job, and so on. The following are the ten most frequent ones:

Villa, chalet, mansion: what’s the difference?

When perusing our property listings, you’ll see many terms used to describe stately homes, including villa, chalet and mansion. While all are quite luxurious, there are distinct differences between the three types of property. If you’ve always wondered what is the difference between a mansion and chalet, find out below.

The 10 most common job interview questions

Job interviews are part of the process for finding a job. They help HR managers select the right candidates for the position. This is why preparing in advance is important. The following are some of the most frequently asked questions at an interview:

The 10 keys to choosing the best place to live in Barcelona

When choosing the best area to live in Barcelona, there are many factors to consider. Therefore, there is no single answer: everyone has different preferences, and so everyone will have different criteria in terms of location, local amenities, and the price per square meter they are prepared to pay for real estate in Barcelona. This article presents a comparison of the main suburbs of Barcelona - Eixample, Zona Alta, Gracia, and Les Corts, Ciutat Vella - based on ten key points of comparison.

Strategic partnership for streamlined financing in the high-end Real Estate sector

Engel & Völkers Spain reaffirms its commitment to people and is once again recognized by Forbes as one of the best companies to work for

For the second year in a row, Engel & Völkers Spain has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain. A reconnaissance that returns to situating our company among the organizations that stand out for putting people at the center of its strategy and corporate culture.

Nino Redruello: Leadership, hospitality, and the importance of creating homes

At the end of November we had the pleasure and honor of speaking with Nino Redruello, a chef whose fame precedes him.