Belgium Guide: Jobs
Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.-
Introduction The Belgian job market for foreigners
Finding a job in Belgium may not be quite as difficult as the statistics would lead you to believe, but it does take a certain amount of experience, a number of qualifications and a lot of perseverance. more » -
Qualifications What qualifications do I need to get a job in Belgium
Belgium adheres to the EU’s general system of recognition of diplomas and qualifications, which means that if your occupation is regulated in Belgium, you’ll have to have your home country qualification or experience formally recognised in order to practise your profession in Belgium. more » -
Employment Agencies Public and Private Employment Agencies
There’s a European Employment Service (EURES) network, members of which include all EU countries plus Norway and Iceland. more » -
International Civil Service Working for an international organisation
Belgium offers some unique opportunities for employment in what is sometimes called the ‘international civil service’ sector. more » -
Job hunting How to look for a job in Belgium
National and local newspapers and magazines in Belgium carry job ads, often concentrated in the Saturday editions. more » -
Job Applications in Belgium CVs and cover letters
If you’re primarily looking for a job amongst the large multinational companies or international agencies and organisations located in Belgium, you can use a CV or resume in English similar to the one you’d use in your home country. more » -
Working in Belgium Salary and working conditions
Belgium has long been a prosperous region in Europe, and salaries are generally above average, although not as high as those in Germany and France. more » -
Employment contracts What employment contracts entail
In Belgium, an employment contract exists as soon as you undertake a job for which you expect to be paid, although employees nearly always have a written employment contract to document the existence of a formal work relationship. more » -
Social Security The Belgian social security system
Belgium has a comprehensive system of social security, which applies to all residents. more » -
Unemployment Benefit Getting money when you loose your job
Unemployment insurance is mandatory for all employees in Belgium, contributions are shared between employers and employees. more » -
Pensions An introduction to the Belgian pension system
All employees and self-employed people in Belgium pay compulsory contributions to state funds for old age and invalidity pensions. more »