Graduate jobs in Belgium

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A graduate job refers to a full-time, entry-level position that requires the applicant to have a degree from a college, university or a business school in order to obtain the occupation. Often, applicants that are close to completing their academic qualifications will also be considered for these positions. Graduate listings are offered by companies of all shapes and sizes and form one of the most common and most sought after forms of employment today. See which job we currently have online in Belgium.

Salary and benefits designate further fluctuating elements of graduate jobs and are once more determined by the individual employer or country of occupation. A salary refers to a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee, while benefits refer to indirect or non-financial compensations offered. Both the salary presented and the benefits received should be more competitive in a graduate position than a student job, graduate programme and/or an internship.

Tip: Get started on the application process for your graduate job by updating your CV and writing a cover letter that is tailored to the job description.

Working and living in Belgium

Located in the west of the continent, Belgium offers graduate job opportunities as well as a truly European experience in many ways: Its capital Brussels is simultaneously the capital of the European Union (EU) and home to many EU institutions (such as the Parliament and the commission) as well as corporate subsidiaries.

Due to its strong ties into European politics, many graduate jobs in Belgium are found in public organisations. job applications to the EU are via a so-called “concours” and are open to graduates from many different study backgrounds (competition is fierce, though!). Also, many private European corporations run offices in Brussels. Because of its central location, the country is also an important transportation hub on the continent.

The universities in Belgium offer their students a range of programmes that can help you start and advance your career in different ways. 1 of them, KU Leuven, is an active partner in the Graduateland Network. 

 Tip: Be aware that the requirements for job applications in Belgium may be different from what you are used to. So spend some time finding out what a standard Belgian CV looks like and how to formulate a cover letter for Belgian companies.

Also, prepare for the way that job interviews are usually conducted in Belgium.