A job in Brussels
As a jobseeker, you have plenty of options. You will, however, first have to think about what you like doing. Once you’ve done that you can start looking for a job that suits you.
What work are you looking for?
There are many different types of work. As well as a very wide variety of occupations, there is also a large number of...
Registering as a jobseeker
This registration is required if you want to receive unemployment benefits.
Local job centres
If you are jobseeker, the 'Missions locales' or 'Werkwinkels' can help you find the training course or employment that...
Employment conditions
The conditions depend on whether you work in the public or private sector and whether you are employed or...
Where to look for a job
Before you can even begin looking for a job, you need to know what you want to do. Various organisations can help you...
Seek and you will find
There are many types of work. In addition to a wide variety of professional activities you also have the choice of various legal forms, each with their own advantages. See below for a brief survey.
External linkActiris is the employment agency for the Brussels-Capital Region. Register as a jobseeker with Actiris. The Actiris advisors will help you find the job that suits you best. There are also a lot of other options to find a job.
- If you are looking for voluntary work, there are a lot of options to choose from.
- It is in the interest to non-European citizens who want to work in Belgium to read information about Opens in new windowauthorisations to work.
Hiring assistance and programmes
The Local job centres (Missions Locales for French speakers and Werkwinkels for Dutch speakers) help residents of Brussels with little in the way of the qualifications demanded by the market. A number of pages in this section point the way to jobs and vocational training opportunities.
When you find work
First of all, congratulations. Do remember that various rights and duties go with a job. A brief survey of the general employment conditions in Belgium are presented here.
If you have any questions about work, get in touch with the competent bodies, who will be able to help you further.