Practicalities
The International House Leuven is hosting a new edition of the free info session on starting (or re-starting) your professional life in Leuven. The speaker at this meeting, either Marie-Aimée or Espérance, will give you an overview of where to start your job search as well as opportunities for volunteering and other ways to continue your professional path.
Good to know
- The presentation and discussion will be given in English
- A handout will be sent to participants afterwards (so please make sure your email address is correct!)
- Everybody's time is equally valuable, please respect the starting hour
- Registration is required to receive the meeting link - registration will open 1 month before the event
- We will ask a few questions upon on registration, this information is for IHL purposes and will not be shared with any external parties.
Topics
- Where to find vacancies, volunteer possibilities, etc.
- (International) companies in Leuven and Belgium
- Belgian labor contracts, extra-legal benefits, holidays, where to get your foreign diploma recognized
- Further education opportunities
- Starting your own business/becoming freelancer, first steps, platforms to help starting your own business in Flanders
- Recognition of international qualifications
- What can VDAB (unemployment agency of Flanders) do for you
- Q&A
- And more…
Event details and registration
| Date | Time | Registration (opens 1 month before the event) | In-person/Online |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 17:15-18:45 | Register here | Online - zoom |
| Friday, October 23 | 12:30-14:00 | Register here | Online - zoom |
| Friday, November 20 | 17:00-18:30 | Register here | Online - zoom |
All communication will take place via email in case of any changes.
Price
Free