Do you want to work in Belgium and take advantage of the many opportunities available across the border?
Before you get started, it is important to prepare your career plan carefully. Here are the key steps and essential resources to help you succeed in your job search in Belgium.

Preparing your career plan

Before beginning your job search in Belgium, it is essential to clarify your professional goals.
Here are the key steps:

  • Determine the type of professional activity you want to pursue.
  • Identify a target profession while staying open to related jobs in your field.
  • Identify the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities you should highlight.
  • Assess your professional competencies in the sector you are aiming for.

Getting support: Carrefours and Cités des Métiers (FOREM)

The Walloon Office for Vocational Training and Employment (FOREM) provides Carrefours and Cités des Métiers to help you build your career plan.

These free services allow you to:

  • Obtain information about available professions in the region.
  • Reflect on your career project and receive guidance.
  • Find a job or training program.
  • Receive support if you would like to start your own business.

Finding job offers via the FOREM search engine

FOREM also offers a job search engine covering both the private and public sectors.

To use it:

  • Enter the job you are looking for (for example: salesperson).
  • Choose a location, such as border-area towns like Bouillon or Libramont, which are accessible from Charleville-Mézières.

You will then be able to view all job offers that match your profile.

Other job sites in Belgium

To maximize your chances, also consult these Belgian platforms:

Finding a job through the European network EURES

If you are a citizen of the European Union, you can benefit from the European employment network EURES.

Its advisors, based at France Travail, are in direct contact with Belgian companies. Their role is to support you in your job or training search across the border.

To benefit from their assistance, send:

  • Your CV
  • Your cover letter
  • A description of your career project

to the following address: eurestransfrontalier.54076@pole-emploi.fr