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Practical tips, insights and current job and labour market trends to make informed choices.
If you go to work singing, you know you’re on the right track
Erika wasn’t actively looking for a new job. Yet a phone call from CTRL-F came at exactly the right moment. It wasn’t to tell her there was a vacancy she absolutely had to look at,...
More responsibility? Here’s how to go about it
September often brings a surge of energy – and a lot of work. And sometimes it also brings a new realisation: you want more. More responsibility, a bigger role, an impact that goes beyond your current tasks. At the same time...
Why summer makes you think
The first half of the year is over. You’ve celebrated your successes, taken on challenges and continued to grow. It’s time to look back for a moment, but above all to look ahead. Because the most important question is:...
Holiday entitlement and holiday pay for recent graduates: here’s how it works
You’ll be graduating soon and starting your first job. You’re entitled to holiday leave, but how many days can you take? And what exactly is holiday pay? In Belgium, holiday leave and holiday pay are….
Four job interview tips that will give you a real edge
Job application tips abound. What structure your CV should have, how to draft a persuasive cover letter or how punctual you should be on the façade of your potential new employer's...
Wage transparency from June 2026: what will change for you?
From June 2026, Europe will introduce a new directive around wage transparency. This should encourage employers to clearly show how wages are established, why differences exist and when a...
This is how to read your payslip correctly
Most people only really look at their payslips when something deviates. This is understandable. A payslip is not a simple document. It is the result of rules, contributions and personal...
If you go to work singing, you know you’re on the right track
Erika wasn’t actively looking for a new job. Yet a phone call from CTRL-F came at exactly the right moment. It wasn’t to tell her there was a vacancy she absolutely had to look at,...
More responsibility? Here’s how to go about it
September often brings a surge of energy – and a lot of work. And sometimes it also brings a new realisation: you want more. More responsibility, a bigger role, an impact that goes beyond your current tasks. At the same time...
Why summer makes you think
The first half of the year is over. You’ve celebrated your successes, taken on challenges and continued to grow. It’s time to look back for a moment, but above all to look ahead. Because the most important question is:...
Holiday entitlement and holiday pay for recent graduates: here’s how it works
You’ll be graduating soon and starting your first job. You’re entitled to holiday leave, but how many days can you take? And what exactly is holiday pay? In Belgium, holiday leave and holiday pay are….
Four job interview tips that will give you a real edge
Job application tips abound. What structure your CV should have, how to draft a persuasive cover letter or how punctual you should be on the façade of your potential new employer's...
