Hello, I am a non-EU graduate looking for work in communications or project management here in Brussels but the high salary thresholds and visa stuff seem very difficult to navigate.
belgian_skepticWhat job opportunities are available for non EU university graduates in Brussels
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super_belgium2Depends alot on the role, basically if u find a job on the Actiris shortage list (the one from July 2026) u skip the labor market test which is huge, also highly-qualified roles work too, but for most other things the boss has to prove they couldnt find any EU person for the job first. u need authorization to work and the employer has to start the whole thing for u. i tried working in a cafe last year but without knowing French or Dutch it is basically impossible to get anything decent in service roles here...
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wait_and_see2English is fine for NGOs (mostly), but the private sector expects French or Dutch to be competitive.
vibe_check_be_proDangerous, people spend too much time on Dutch when French is more useful for getting a job in Brussels quickly
mister_bxl_77If you just need income, look into cleaning companies. They dont care if you speak the local languages (it is a very common path for newcomers).