What work are you looking for?

• Private sector employment: work on the basis of an employment contract
• Public sector employment: work on the basis of a contract or a statute
• Self-employment: work for yourself
• Temporary employment: work as a temporary worker
• Work while you study: fund your studies with some extra income
• Alternating education: combine theory and practice
• Voluntary work: give your time to help a cause close to your heart

There are so many options it can sometimes be difficult to get your bearings on the job market. Happily, there are several organisations who are ready to help you find the job that suits you.

• Opens in new windowActiris, the employment agency for the Brussels-Capital Region, helps you establish your career plans (FR/NL).
• The Opens in new windowCité des métiers guides you anonymously, without registration or appointment.
• There are Opens in new windownine Missions Locales for French speakers and Opens in new windowthree Werkwinkels for Dutch speakers that can help you find a job.
• Young people can also call on the services of the Opens in new windowPMS (psycho-medical social centres) (FR) for French speakers and the Opens in new windowCLB (student guidance centres) (NL)for Dutch speakers, which provide information and advice with regard to their school and working career.
• The SIEP is a studies and careers information service that specialises in Opens in new windowhelping young adults to get their bearings on the job market (FR).
• Temporary employment agencies often provide career guidance. Your advisor will help you find the job that suits you. For addresses, see our page on temporary employment.

If you’re looking for work, the best places to start are employment and recruitment agencies and specialised publications.