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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,...
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...
7 questions about end-of-year bonus answered
The end-of-year bonus remains a hot topic: when are you entitled to it, exactly how much is it and why does it vary so much from one sector to another? Although for many employees, the thirteenth month...
What does the 2026 mobility budget mean for your pay package?
Since 2019, the mobility budget has been a fiscally smart way to encourage environmentally friendly mobility within companies. And in recent years, this system has been gaining popularity. More and more...
How a recruiter saves you time and increases opportunities
As a job seeker, you quickly get stuck in a maze of job postings, applications and (uninformed) rejections. Now imagine: you have an ally, someone who knows the market, opens doors that...
Salary check 2025: what is the average wage in Flanders?
"Do I earn enough according to my position and experience?" It is the question almost every professional asks himself sooner or later. Yet talking about pay often remains a taboo. Colleagues prefer to keep quiet about it....
Summer lull? Perfect time to accelerate your career
For many professionals, summer is a pause button. No targets, no meetings, no Excel overload for a while. Understandable. But it's as simple as simple: when others put on the brakes, it lies...
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...
7 questions about end-of-year bonus answered
The end-of-year bonus remains a hot topic: when are you entitled to it, exactly how much is it and why does it vary so much from one sector to another? Although for many employees, the thirteenth month...
What does the 2026 mobility budget mean for your pay package?
Since 2019, the mobility budget has been a fiscally smart way to encourage environmentally friendly mobility within companies. And in recent years, this system has been gaining popularity. More and more...
