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Practical tips, insights and current job and labour market trends to make informed choices.

Wage transparency from June 2026: what will change for you?

2 April 2026

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...

Project sourcing: a career choice for more than 120 technical talents

25 April 2023

Employer in the spotlight: Engi Talents Getting over 120 technical talents excited about a job in project work for Engi Talents: that's the result of years of intense cooperation between CTRL-F...

Why LinkedIn recommendations are so valuable

28 February 2023

When booking a hotel or looking for the best restaurant nearby? What's your natural reflex then? Checking reviews, indeed. Why? Because people buy from people and the opinions of...

What does an industrial engineer earn in Belgium?

14 November 2022

What does an industrial engineer earn in Belgium? The average salary of an industrial engineer can vary greatly and depends on several factors, such as gender, years of work experience and the...

How best to support starting engineers as an employer

10 November 2022

With an engineering degree in their pocket, career opportunities are endless, students are often told. And for companies, it is brisk angling to bring in a promising young potential....

How applying for a job can also be chill: 5 tips

30 September 2022

They are scarce, the people who descend confidently to a job interview. Understandable, because you want to show your best side. Especially if you want to land that job ab-so-lutely. But...

11 reading and listening tips for an inspiring summer break

19 July 2022

Are you the type to set reading goals during those coveted holiday days? With piles of books, whether or not bundled in e-readers or listening apps? Or is this the ideal time to get your listening or...

CTRL-F Science: your gateway to the life sciences sector from now on

24 November 2023

CTRL-F does not stand still: we are constantly evolving with trends and developments in the economy and labour market. Due to the strong growth of the life sciences sector and the high demand for talent...

Through job shadowing, we bring PhDs directly into our living environment

9 November 2023

We launched a call to companies some time ago: who likes to open their doors to PhDs who want to explore the corporate world? A day in which one or more PhDs walk along in your...

"The look in the eyes reveals a lot"

26 October 2023

Employer in the spotlight: Aliplast Steven Eloot, HR Manager at Aliplast, also looks for the details when he wants to bring colleagues on board. Knowledge and expertise are one, authenticity two....

Within which corporate culture do you fit?

26 October 2023

One: corporate culture. Two: good working conditions. Three: training opportunities. These are the top three reasons why someone chooses an employer and feels committed to being there for the long...

"Those expecting fancy job titles and glitzy statements will not immediately feel at home here."

17 August 2023

Employer in the spotlight: ATS Group Whoever says ATS, says top technical talent. ATS Group umbrella 25 companies and has some 1,200 specialists working in Belgium. The technology group focuses on...