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Inbox of a job seeker: Every application email, rated
Geplaatst op 15/10/2025 door Zeljko
Job searching has its own rhythm: you send out applications, wait, and find yourself checking your inbox repeatedly. Some emails close a door, others open a new one, and many remind you to wait a little longer. So in the meantime, how about we rate all the types of emails we receive from recruiters?
Werk als taalschool: zo grijp je kansen om Nederlands te leren
Geplaatst op 10/09/2025 door Marie
Voor anderstaligen is het vaak een uitdaging om Nederlands écht onder de knie te krijgen. De werkvloer biedt daarvoor een unieke kans! In deze blog deelt Marie hoe haar ervaring in sales haar hielp om Nederlands sneller te verbeteren en deelt ze tips om via werk je taalvaardigheid te versterken.
Van dromer tot doorzetter: op zoek naar kansen in België
Geplaatst op 09/07/2025 door Marie
In 2014 verliet Marie Albanië voor België, vol enthousiasme en dromen. Wat ze zich niet had gerealiseerd: hoe groot de taalbarrière was - zoals bij vele anderstaligen. Want taal is toegang: tot werk, tot vrienden, tot een leven.
How to write a CV that will not go unnoticed
Geplaatst op 13/11/2024 door Oksana
The Belgian job market is a highly competitive environment, especially for people with a foreign background. Along her job seeking journey, Oksana's learned a lot from her own mistakes! Here is some advice on how to write a CV that catches attention and will increase your chances of a job interview.
How to obtain a professional card in Belgium: A guide
Geplaatst op 06/11/2024 door Zeljko
If you're a foreigner looking to engage in self-employed activities in Belgium, obtaining a professional card is a crucial step. In this guide, we break down what a professional card is, how it differs from a work permit, who needs it, and the steps to obtain one.
Things I wish I knew before moving to Belgium
Geplaatst op 16/10/2024 door Basma
Looking out of the window while the plane was landing, I still remember how fast my heart was beating: Finally, I made it to Belgium, the land of my dreams! But little did I know, fitting in wouldn't be as smooth as I had hoped... Here are 5 insights that would have made my transition much easier.
Yes, I'm an immigrant; No, I won't just "take any job"
Geplaatst op 26/06/2024
Many immigrant jobseekers report being treated unfairly: between the language barrier, the lack of equivalence of their formal education or just plain stigmatisation, they encounter many obstacles. Two of our volunteers write about what they went through looking for a job in Flanders.
Co-Searching op het Nooddorp voor Oekraïense vluchtelingen
Geplaatst op 09/03/2023 door Nadia Kara
Een jaar geleden viel Rusland Oekraïne binnen. Om Oekraïense vluchtelingen op te vangen bouwde de Stad Mechelen een Nooddorp en vroeg Co-Searching of we geïnteresseerde mensen uit het Nooddorp konden begeleiden naar werk.
A Guide to using LinkedIn efficiently to land your ideal job
Geplaatst op 01/03/2023 door Padma Gopalan
Are you a future graduate or a seasoned veteran looking to start your job search? Or are you looking for a career change and wondering what your next role should be? Well! This blogpost is all about using LinkedIn to unlock the secrets of success and land your next big role.
How prepared are you for the Belgian Job Market?
Geplaatst op 19/10/2022 door Padma Gopalan
Thousands of International students come to Belgium every year for education. With many international students coming to the country each year, there would be an equal number of students graduating, some of whom would also be interested in working in Belgium.
Decoding VDAB: a one-stop-shop for all your employment needs in Flanders
Geplaatst op 31/08/2022 door Padma Gopalan
For anyone looking for a job in Flanders, VDAB is almost a must — but sometimes, it’s just hard figuring out where to start. Luckily, Padma looked it all up to give you a head start in the process.
A newbie’s guide to jumpstarting your job search in Flanders
Geplaatst op 04/08/2022 door Padma Gopalan
You just moved to Flanders? Like most newcomers, you’re probably eager to get to work. Belgium is a complicated country and a little guidance goes a long way. In today’s blogpost, Padma shares what she learned through her Flemish journey so far so you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
The Complete Job Search toolkit
Geplaatst op 29/06/2022 door Zhanna Vrublevska
In this blogpost, Zhanna shares her takeaways from the complete job search toolkit, a resource that will come in handy for newcomers looking for work in Flanders.
6 ways to optimise your job search as a newcomer in Flanders
Geplaatst op 02/03/2022 door Zhanna Vrublevska
Looking for a job can be frustrating, and a foreigner searching for employment in Flanders can quickly be discouraged. Where to start? And which institutions offer useful guidance? Should I focus my efforts on learning Dutch? So many questions, to which luckily, our blogger Zhanna has answers!