newbie_notes2What is the job market like for foreigners in Brussels? I am a 23-year-old non-EU national working in EU-law related fields at a Big 4 firm and I want to move to Brussels but I am worried about the difficulty of getting visa sponsorship through cold applications 😅 - it feels like a long shot
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meticulous_mapThe market here is super international and there are so many openings in the EU institutions, NGOs, finance, and pharma... but it is very competitive. Being an EU or Swiss national makes things easier since you can just register at the commune... but for non-EU nationals, you really need that job offer first to get your single permit. Just a heads up that for highly qualified roles, the 2026 minimum salary threshold is €3,703.44/month. English works fine in the Brussels Bubble... but for over 80% of other jobs, you really need French or Dutch 🇧🇪
eurostar_guyYou should check out the Nowjobs app or the Ku Leuven Stuvo website if you want to find some student work while you look
REALITY_CHECKFinding a cleaning job through an agency last year was sooo hard. I ended up using an interim office to get my foot in the door though
the_pro_guide2Even with a degree, getting service jobs is nearly impossible without the local language skills 🤷♂️
newbie_notes2Appreciate the info, it helps a lot!