Where to look for a job

Often, it’s not about knowing where to look, but what type of work you are looking for. It is much easier to find a job that suits you when you have a good idea of what you actually want to do. A number of organisations can help you get your bearings on the job market.

• Actiris (FR/NL)External link, the employment agency for the Brussels-Capital Region, helps you to identify what you want to do (FR, NL) and find the right job.
• The Cité des métiersOpens in new windowExternal link guides you anonymously, without registration or appointment.
• Brussels is home to nine Missions Locales (FR) Opens in new windowExternal linkand three Werkwinkels (NL)External link, job centres that help you in your search for work.
• Young people can contact one of the PMS Centres (FR)External link and the CLB (NL)External link for advice and assistance with respect to educational and career choices.
• The SIEP is an information service specialised in  study and career options for young people and adults (FR)External link.
• You can also get career guidance (NL)External link there. Your career counsellor will help you look for the ideal job (NL) and draw up a step plan.

ActirisOpens in new windowExternal link is the place to go in the Brussels-Capital Region to register as a jobseeker. The Actiris consultants will help you find the job that suits you best. Actiris sends you regular vacancies that match your profile. You can also consult them on their websiteOpens in new windowExternal link (FR/NL) or by creating your profile on My ActirisOpens in new windowExternal link (FR/NL).

If you would prefer to meet potential employers in person you may want to register for one or more of the job fairs organised by various organisations.

• The studies and careers information service SIEP organises several information fairs (FR)External link every year.