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European Employment & Trends

Looking for work in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands , Spain, Switzerland or the UK? Expatica covers everything you need to know about expat employment in your new country of residence, from work permits and European employment and immigration regulations to job applications and local labour law. Detailed articles such as Working in the Netherlands, part I and part II take you through the rules regarding expat...

As an international student, the CV (resume in American English) is meant to introduce you and your background to somebody who does not know you and barely has time to get to know you.

15/11/2011 Finding jobs in Brussels

Looking for jobs in Europe? We offer you these tips to get your job search started in one of Europe's most international cities. Here's how to land solid jobs in Belgium.

01/11/2011 Commuter assignments and creating a life for the spouse

It seems like a great solution — let the family stay where they are and have the employee travel to another location. But as Janet Inglis reports, the spouse's situation is usually an afterthought.

20/10/2011 Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.

11/01/2012 Dutch contracts and employment law

The laws covering employment in the Netherlands are many and various. We offer you some tips.

01/11/2011 How to find a job in Belgium

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.

24/06/2011 F.A.Q. on recruiting in France

Our Expatica expert on human resources explains how the recruitment process works in France, including why so many of the cover letters you'll receive are handwritten.

15/06/2011 Understanding German business culture

Expats working in Germany may find themselves struggling to find their feet in the new workplace and feel overwhelmed by a barrage of rules and regulations. Sylvia Schroll-Machl gives some advice to help ease the transition into German business life.