Hey all, i am finish my masters soon and i hear rumors about that 12 month work permit for students but i dont know if its real or just a thing people talk about in the cafe, have anyone actually applied for it yet or is it just a dream
belgian_witHow long is the stay back period in Belgium after a masters course
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tech_charleroiDefinitely real, you can get a Search Year permit to look for work or start a business. You just need to make sure you apply at least 15 days before your student visa expires. It gives you full access to the Belgian labour market for 12 months. My cousin did this after a one-year master's and it worked fine since a one-year master is a valid second-cycle degree here. Are you looking for work in a specific city?
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bruges_chroniclesMaybe. Doing a second master's in a very specialized or quantitative field can help a lot if your current degree is too general for the local market.
wafflelover882Some companies like the Big Four accounting firms actually love hiring people who did a professional bachelor's before their academic master's because of the practical skills...
ExpatsParadiseThat is so helpful thanks, I was wondering about the same thing for my friend. Do you know if the process is fast once you submit the paperwork? Good luck