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European Employment & Trends

Looking for work in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands , Spain, Switzerland or the UK? Expatica covers everything you need to know about expat employment in your new country of residence, from work permits and European employment and immigration regulations to job applications and local labour law. Detailed articles such as Working in the Netherlands, part I and part II take you through the rules regarding expat...

An introduction to the highly skilled migrant (Kennismigranten) scheme and expat centres in the Netherlands.

20/03/2012 Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture and more.

20/03/2012 F.A.Q. on recruiting in France

Our Expatica expert on human resources explains how the recruitment process works in France, including why so many of the cover letters you'll receive are handwritten.

07/03/2012 German labour law and contracts

German labour law is complex. Dr. Sandra Flämig offers the basics to help you understand what you should or should not do when entering into a work contract as well as covering the ins and outs for maternity leave.

12/04/2012 Vote for the Expat Employer of the Year

Does any employer provide outstanding support to its international and expat employees?

15/11/2011 Finding jobs in Brussels

Looking for jobs in Europe? We offer you these tips to get your job search started in one of Europe's most international cities. Here's how to land solid jobs in Belgium.

01/11/2011 Finding work in Paris

Explorer Publishing guides you through the tricky process of finding a job in Paris and recommends finding a job before you leave your home. Updated 2011.

20/10/2011 Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.