Looking for work
VDAB │TEMPORARY STAFFING ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Are you looking for a job? There are several organizations in Genk that can help you.
- VDAB: The Flemish Service for Employment and Vocational Training
- Temporary Employment Agencies
They will review with you which job suits you best. They also help you with your resume, applications, and any other questions about work.
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FLEMISH SERVICE FOR EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING VDAB
Are you new to Flanders? It can sometimes be difficult to find a job. VDAB is ready to support you with this.
Job searching
You can easily search for vacancies via the VDAB website. For some jobs, little or no knowledge of Dutch is required. Use the ‘Languages’ filter in the search engine to find these jobs.
Do you have a higher education diploma from your country of origin? Then definitely check out VDAB’s tips for finding work at your level.
Registering with VDAB
Registration with VDAB is free. When you register, you receive extra support in your job search.
You will learn how to apply properly and get help with looking for work.
You can follow a Dutch language course.
You can follow a vocational training or do an internship at a company.
Don’t speak Dutch? Some VDAB intermediaries can also help you in English or French.
Be sure to bring your residence documents to an appointment.
Are you following a integration program at the Agency for Integration and Civic Integration? Then you are required to register as a jobseeker with VDAB.
VDAB GENK
Call free on 0800 30 700 for an appointment.
Opening hours: on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
INTERIM AGENCY
Are you looking for work in Flanders?
Then a temporary employment agency is a good way to start working quickly. A temporary employment agency has contacts with employers in various sectors.
They will work with you to find a suitable job with an employer. The advantage of temporary work is that you get the chance to show on the job how well you can do your work and how motivated you are.
Note
Temporary employment agencies usually work with day or week contracts. It may be that the employer takes you on directly in their company for the long term, but this is by no means certain.
There are many temporary employment agencies in Genk.
Some well-known employment agencies are: Randstad, Accent, Adecco, Tempo-Team, Trixxo, AGO Jobs & HR, Actief Interim, Asap, Start People, …
Register with the temp agency
You can register in 2 ways:
- At the office itself: You can often come by without an appointment. Bring your ID card or residence permit. Some offices also speak English or French if you do not yet speak Dutch.
- Online: Through the temp agency's website: create an online account, add your personal details and your CV.
The temp agency helps you find work.
After your registration, a staff member from the temp agency will schedule an intake interview to better understand who you are and what job you are looking for. This is a personal conversation where you can tell your story.
The staff member will ask questions such as:
What have you done before? (work experience/education)
Which languages do you speak?
When are you available to work?
In which region do you want to work and how far can you travel?
In which sector(s) would you like to work?
Based on this conversation, the temp agency will look for jobs that match your preferences. Sometimes you will get a job offer immediately. Sometimes they continue searching while you keep following vacancies at home.
Search on the website yourself.
You can also browse vacancies yourself on the temp agency's website and indicate what you are interested in. It is best to search through multiple agencies at the same time. This way, you can find a job more quickly.