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.

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

Opens in new windowActiris 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 Opens in new windowwebsite (FR/NL) or by creating your profile on Opens in new windowMy Actiris (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 Opens in new windowseveral information fairs (FR) every year.