{"id":16899,"date":"2023-05-25T09:11:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moneytrans.eu\/moneytransblog\/?p=16899"},"modified":"2023-05-25T09:11:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:11:34","slug":"work-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moneytrans.eu\/moneytransblog\/en\/work-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to finding work in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Complete guide to finding work in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

Do you want to work in Belgium? You’ve come to the right place. Find out which jobs are most in demand, how to prepare a CV and how to apply for a work visa.<\/p>\n

Before you start working, get to know Belgium:<\/p>\n

Belgium is a great country to work in, with a high standard of living, excellent health services, education and public infrastructure. It is therefore not surprising that it is a popular destination<\/strong> for expatriates, with around 750,000 expatriates currently residing in the country, almost a tenth of the population.<\/p>\n

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Know what opportunities you will find in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to job opportunities, there are several cities to consider. Brussels is the main economic city and attracts most expatriates looking for work. It has the largest economy in Belgium and is home to both the NATO headquarters and many EU institutions. It is also ranked the 44th best city<\/strong> in the world for start-ups, with a thriving community of entrepreneurs, particularly in the technology fields.<\/p>\n

Antwerp is another great place to work and do business, with a GDP per capita not far behind Brussels. The economy is dominated by the petrochemical industry, which is the second largest in the world after Houston, USA.<\/p>\n

Bruges, Ghent and Ypres are also excellent options<\/strong>, with strong tourist sectors that tend to create a lot of jobs during the high summer season. In addition, Liege is the strongest economic city in Wallonia, with a diverse and growing technology sector.<\/p>\n

Jobs in demand in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most popular jobs in Belgium are programmers, engineers, construction workers, medical assistants, social workers and English teachers.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of the 10 most in-demand professions in Belgium:<\/p>\n

1. Architect (civil engineering)
\n2. Auditor
\n3. Engineer
\n4. Junior medical staff (nurses, midwives)
\n5. Programmer
\n6. Secretary
\n7. Staff of international organisations
\n8. Social workers
\n9. Builders
\n10. English teachers<\/p>\n

Salaries for jobs in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

The minimum wage in Belgium for 2023 is \u20ac1,879.13 per month<\/strong>, the highest in the European Union after Luxembourg, Ireland and the Netherlands. The average salary in Belgium is EUR 3,627 per month.<\/p>\n

Working conditions in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n

Belgium offers an excellent work-life balance, with a maximum of 38 hours of actual work per week. Full-time employees normally have four weeks off per year.<\/p>\n

Public holidays in Belgium<\/span><\/h2>\n