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If you are an expat, there are a handful of suitable jobs and an awful lot of job-seekers. But it can be done. Here's a guide to finding employment in Belgium.Before working in Belgium, and especially if you are a non-EU national, make sure your work permits and residence papers are in order. Brussels, being the seat of the European Union and European Parliament, can be a big pull-factor for expatriates.
Although advertisements for jobs within these institutions do appear from time to time, you will more often than not have to pass a series of examinations in order to become listed on their reserve list of possible employees. This procedure takes about a year and a job is not guaranteed at the end of it.
Where to Look
Starting Work
ORBEM
www.orbem.be
Boulevard Anspach 65
1000 Brussels
02 505 1411
VDAB
www.vdab.be
Keizerlaan 11
1000 Brussels
02 506 15 11
Forem
www.forem.be
Wavre Office:
010 224 324
Dear editor
I am a Belgium national but with foreign origin. I have two diplomas from Flemish universities with very good points but I am jobless since many years. This is inspite of speaking fairely good level of Dutch. Except for me all my Belgian ex-classmates have jobs since then. So obtaining a job in Belgium is not dependent on skill but on type of person, perhaps on his color and last but not least how much he/she is lucky in Belgium.This is very different in US, UK and Canada. Perhaps you should have mentioned this criteria in your text at least indirectly.
Thanks
Hello,
I agree with Mr. Mukund. I have studied in Belgium (PhD) and I have high experience in an Eastern European Country. Unfortunately I couldn't find a job...may be to wash the dishes. In conclusion I will leave Belgium. I have also African friends that want to immigrate to Canada, SUA because of the same problem. So, take care...you, the next!
Hi,
I agree with you as well. As a foreigner who has the Belgian nationality and a PhD in Agriculture, I've also been looking for a job in Belgium for almost one year now. Unfortunately, no result so far!!!
Hi,
I am a foreigner seeking for a job in Belgium after all these comments about joblessness in Belgium a must declare i fell very dissapointed . My daughter is a Belgian and i have a masters degree . I thought with my trilingual language skill couple will my masters degree i will suceed in getting a good job . I am willing to reallocate asap to join the father of my daughter. Dont know what destiny awaits me .
Dear Anne
Although you didn't mention what master you have and languages you speak, but if they are Dutch, English and French, I believe you will soon succeed to find a job here in Belgium.
Thanks for all of the great information! I believe you have to be creative and stimulating in order to put yourself on the market and show others what you can do. I have been using a website called http://www.careersuccessions.com that provides tools to make future candidates for employment stand out of the crowd. The site offers career consultants, job hunting tips, and career advancement. Good luck!
A diploma will not gonna buy you freedom in a foreign country!
get real and get a proper job and try to climb the ladder the hard way! people will start to apreciate you , then you cna wave your diploma!
I applied for 300 jobs /vdab.be/. I have two diplomas from Flemish and Bulgarian universities with very good points. But every times answer : 14 day your CV in our database. If you are foreign in Belgium - that is problem for belgian companies.
That is racism.
This is a very usual situation for so many non-EU nationals who emigrate to EU countries to study, masters or a doctorate level. The main point of imperialistic forces is to use the youth, energy and intellectual power of people from less developed and former colony countries. And what happens after wards? Those students (I am talking about PhDes mostly) are forced to go back home where their chances to get a job, after loosing connections and being overqualified, are often even less than they were before going abroad. But everyone must realize that the capitalism and rules of the West are seriously bad, I dare say, one of the worst social arrangements ever. So when deciding going abroad, be aware of these facts. EU countries do not need emigrants, apart of using them to strengthen their economy and science and then buy, buy.
So people...be smart. What this means - in many cases to find a native partner - I am aware of how this sounds, but in the end, if the main goal of imperialistic forces is to exploit poorer countries minds, then why those minds would not be allowed to exploit imperialistic forces. In short, your position in the foreign country will not be improved only by your educational skills... Sad, but true, I know many women from my country (East Europe) who are great in science, but successful only because of their native/EU and powerful husbands and their connections - without that - well maybe if they were next Einsteins, but even then... Sad, very sad, but TRUE.
I am desperately seeking a job from Ostende to Brussels. I am a Hairstylist. For the past 27 years I have been working on my education of different cutting techniques and product knowledge. As well, I can manage a salon. Help make my dreams come true!
Dear ALL,
I was so disappointed that i finally google if there is a problem with me , my master, my skill or something else and happen to read the whole article and comment above. I will confirm that these people discussing above have 100% reason. There is a problem of racism though you are skillful. Fortunately i have some freelancing projects to be able to sustain. I am in brussel nearly 6 months and still looking for a job in php here. Some friends who have contacts have already secured a job. Its either luck or belgian people fear international competency.
Lets hope to see some changes...
Yeah...
OFICIALLY, being native cannot be a job requirement in Belgium, but if a foreigner is rejected for a job, it's impossible to proof that being a foreigner was the reason to be rejected, even though it's often obvious. I used to know a guy, born here in Flanders from Arab parents. He also had an Arab name. He spoke Dutch perfectly, was entirely familiar with Belgian habits and stuff, he felt Belgian. He had a very hard time finding a job. For years kept sending application letters, until he was sick and tired of it and changed his name to Bart (a typically Flemmish name). After that, he found a job in less than a month.
1000 vacancies are available in Europe, for more info visit link
<a href=”http://www.jobseurope.net” title=”Jobs in Europe”>JobsEurope</a>
<a href=”http://www.jobseurope.net>Jobs in Europe</a>
On my blog you can find helpful information about work in Moldova http://job-in-moldova.blogspot.com/ and about job offers, visa information.
hi im a filipino!...im looking for an oppurtunity to work there in belgium..im a architectural moulding designer....i used to design our products in photoshop auto cadd 3d for presentaion and corel draw as a software for CNC machine, im also an operator for CNC MACHINE.....we used styro foam as a master mold to create different architectural moulding design...hope somebody help me to assit my dreams come true to work in belgium.....thank you!
looking for a job in belgium, log on now to www.jobclickr.com over 50 companies are hiring now.
hi im from Singapore........Im actively seeking Accounting
The Dorchester
Park Lane
London
W1K 1QA
England,
United Kingdom.
The Dorchester Hotel requires the services of reputable and devoted workers for the underlisted job positions. Qualified persons should contact us immediately for job placement.
Language Requirements: Any of English, French, Spanish, Italian,and Dutch
Employment Type: Full Time
Preferred Language of Resume/Application: English
F
A multinatinal paint manufacturing companyin Al Quasis,uk london,invites applications for the above position.
Key requirements of the role:
More than 100 positions available:
1. Rides and Attractions:
Operator
2. Park Services:
Attendant
3. Food and Beverage:
Bartender* * Cashier* * Waiter/Waitress* * Host * F
I am also non-EU Citizen and have two masters from two recognized univeristies in the Netherlands. I have been applying to several jobs in Brussels for months and eventhough I have the perfect profile for those positions, I have never received any reply. When I finished my first master I though I could get a job, but again the same story.
I feel giving up, but I am married with a EU citizen, so I guess I will have to change my name in order to get a job
hallo allen
ik ben Begische, en zoek al 20jaar naar een (vaste) job.
tijdelijke jobs kan men krijgen, van 1week, 1maand, tot
maximum 6maand. (dit doe ik al 30jaar)
nu alweer 2jaar zonder job , zelf met de hulp
van VDAB, enz... OOK VOOR BELGEN IS ER GEEN WERK !!!
Waar kan ik heen ?
Dear editor
I am a Belgium national but with foreign origin. I have two diplomas from Flemish universities with very good points but I am jobless since many years. This is inspite of speaking fairely good level of Dutch. Except for me all my Belgian ex-classmates have jobs since then. So obtaining a job in Belgium is not dependent on skill but on type of person, perhaps on his color and last but not least how much he/she is lucky in Belgium.This is very different in US, UK and Canada. Perhaps you should have mentioned this criteria in your text at least indirectly.
Thanks
Hello,
I agree with Mr. Mukund. I have studied in Belgium (PhD) and I have high experience in an Eastern European Country. Unfortunately I couldn't find a job...may be to wash the dishes. In conclusion I will leave Belgium. I have also African friends that want to immigrate to Canada, SUA because of the same problem. So, take care...you, the next!
Hi,
I agree with you as well. As a foreigner who has the Belgian nationality and a PhD in Agriculture, I've also been looking for a job in Belgium for almost one year now. Unfortunately, no result so far!!!
Hi,
I am a foreigner seeking for a job in Belgium after all these comments about joblessness in Belgium a must declare i fell very dissapointed . My daughter is a Belgian and i have a masters degree . I thought with my trilingual language skill couple will my masters degree i will suceed in getting a good job . I am willing to reallocate asap to join the father of my daughter. Dont know what destiny awaits me .
Dear Anne
Although you didn't mention what master you have and languages you speak, but if they are Dutch, English and French, I believe you will soon succeed to find a job here in Belgium.
Thanks for all of the great information! I believe you have to be creative and stimulating in order to put yourself on the market and show others what you can do. I have been using a website called http://www.careersuccessions.com that provides tools to make future candidates for employment stand out of the crowd. The site offers career consultants, job hunting tips, and career advancement. Good luck!
A diploma will not gonna buy you freedom in a foreign country!
get real and get a proper job and try to climb the ladder the hard way! people will start to apreciate you , then you cna wave your diploma!
I applied for 300 jobs /vdab.be/. I have two diplomas from Flemish and Bulgarian universities with very good points. But every times answer : 14 day your CV in our database. If you are foreign in Belgium - that is problem for belgian companies.
That is racism.
This is a very usual situation for so many non-EU nationals who emigrate to EU countries to study, masters or a doctorate level. The main point of imperialistic forces is to use the youth, energy and intellectual power of people from less developed and former colony countries. And what happens after wards? Those students (I am talking about PhDes mostly) are forced to go back home where their chances to get a job, after loosing connections and being overqualified, are often even less than they were before going abroad. But everyone must realize that the capitalism and rules of the West are seriously bad, I dare say, one of the worst social arrangements ever. So when deciding going abroad, be aware of these facts. EU countries do not need emigrants, apart of using them to strengthen their economy and science and then buy, buy.
So people...be smart. What this means - in many cases to find a native partner - I am aware of how this sounds, but in the end, if the main goal of imperialistic forces is to exploit poorer countries minds, then why those minds would not be allowed to exploit imperialistic forces. In short, your position in the foreign country will not be improved only by your educational skills... Sad, but true, I know many women from my country (East Europe) who are great in science, but successful only because of their native/EU and powerful husbands and their connections - without that - well maybe if they were next Einsteins, but even then... Sad, very sad, but TRUE.
I am desperately seeking a job from Ostende to Brussels. I am a Hairstylist. For the past 27 years I have been working on my education of different cutting techniques and product knowledge. As well, I can manage a salon. Help make my dreams come true!
Dear ALL,
I was so disappointed that i finally google if there is a problem with me , my master, my skill or something else and happen to read the whole article and comment above. I will confirm that these people discussing above have 100% reason. There is a problem of racism though you are skillful. Fortunately i have some freelancing projects to be able to sustain. I am in brussel nearly 6 months and still looking for a job in php here. Some friends who have contacts have already secured a job. Its either luck or belgian people fear international competency.
Lets hope to see some changes...
Yeah...
OFICIALLY, being native cannot be a job requirement in Belgium, but if a foreigner is rejected for a job, it's impossible to proof that being a foreigner was the reason to be rejected, even though it's often obvious. I used to know a guy, born here in Flanders from Arab parents. He also had an Arab name. He spoke Dutch perfectly, was entirely familiar with Belgian habits and stuff, he felt Belgian. He had a very hard time finding a job. For years kept sending application letters, until he was sick and tired of it and changed his name to Bart (a typically Flemmish name). After that, he found a job in less than a month.
1000 vacancies are available in Europe, for more info visit link
<a href=”http://www.jobseurope.net” title=”Jobs in Europe”>JobsEurope</a>
<a href=”http://www.jobseurope.net>Jobs in Europe</a>
On my blog you can find helpful information about work in Moldova http://job-in-moldova.blogspot.com/ and about job offers, visa information.
hi im a filipino!...im looking for an oppurtunity to work there in belgium..im a architectural moulding designer....i used to design our products in photoshop auto cadd 3d for presentaion and corel draw as a software for CNC machine, im also an operator for CNC MACHINE.....we used styro foam as a master mold to create different architectural moulding design...hope somebody help me to assit my dreams come true to work in belgium.....thank you!
looking for a job in belgium, log on now to www.jobclickr.com over 50 companies are hiring now.
hi im from Singapore........Im actively seeking Accounting
The Dorchester
Park Lane
London
W1K 1QA
England,
United Kingdom.
The Dorchester Hotel requires the services of reputable and devoted workers for the underlisted job positions. Qualified persons should contact us immediately for job placement.
Language Requirements: Any of English, French, Spanish, Italian,and Dutch
Employment Type: Full Time
Preferred Language of Resume/Application: English
F
A multinatinal paint manufacturing companyin Al Quasis,uk london,invites applications for the above position.
Key requirements of the role:
More than 100 positions available:
1. Rides and Attractions:
Operator
2. Park Services:
Attendant
3. Food and Beverage:
Bartender* * Cashier* * Waiter/Waitress* * Host * F
I am also non-EU Citizen and have two masters from two recognized univeristies in the Netherlands. I have been applying to several jobs in Brussels for months and eventhough I have the perfect profile for those positions, I have never received any reply. When I finished my first master I though I could get a job, but again the same story.
I feel giving up, but I am married with a EU citizen, so I guess I will have to change my name in order to get a job
hallo allen
ik ben Begische, en zoek al 20jaar naar een (vaste) job.
tijdelijke jobs kan men krijgen, van 1week, 1maand, tot
maximum 6maand. (dit doe ik al 30jaar)
nu alweer 2jaar zonder job , zelf met de hulp
van VDAB, enz... OOK VOOR BELGEN IS ER GEEN WERK !!!
Waar kan ik heen ?
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