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10/12/2008Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.

Looking for work in another country requires more than just the obvious CV translation. You will be confronted with issues that probably didn't even cross your mind when you decided to go for an international career, but don't underestimate the big impact they can have on the outcome of your adventure! Think for example about the different rules and habits regarding immigration, job application procedures, the selection procedures and the management culture.

Expertise in Labour Mobility has prepared practical fact sheets to support you in your job-hunting abroad. A thorough preparation will give you a head start in the country of your choice. Here is some info on Canada:

Work permits in Belgium
•European Economic Area (EEA) citizens are free to live and work anywhere within the EEA
•You need to apply for a residence permit. The permit issued within the first six months of your arrival. 
•Contact the Belgian embassy in your current country of residence for more information.

The application procedure in Belgium
•One of the most successful ways to find work in Belgium is through speculative applications. 
•Mind the language differences in Belgium. Except in the bilingual capital, most Flemings do not appreciate being addressed in French, likewise Walloons won’t like to reply to an inquiry formulated in Dutch.
•A Belgian Employer will pay most attention to experience, motivation and social skills.
  
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Brussels posted: 09-11-2009 | 12:15 AM

What's up with this? Wanted to know about Brussels, not Canada.

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