How to Find Volunteer Work in Gent

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by Rebecca Bramlett - 17 February, 201917 February, 2019

Why Volunteer in Gent? If you are reading this article, chances are you have already made the decision to look for volunteer work (vrijwilligerswerk) in Gent. In case you need further convincing, here are some of the reasons volunteering is a good idea for expats: Volunteering enables you to work for

Sharing Economy Platforms

by Nina - 4 February, 20194 February, 2019

Sharing economy is the buzzword of this decade. It mostly refers to peer-to-peer platforms that allow people to obtain services or goods from fellow citizens, or to earn some money on the side by renting out their skills or property to perfect strangers. Here is a short overview of the platforms

Find a Job in a Ghent Startup

by Guest author - 30 January, 201930 January, 2019

Thisi s a picture from Katrin Kirchmann and Elias Suliman from Teamleader

We mentioned to look for a job in a startup as an option in the previous Square post How To Find A Job In Ghent Without Speaking Dutch. There are quite a few startups active in Ghent. The newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws stated Ghent is an "epicentrum" for startups, singling

6 Spots to drink Coffee and Work

by Guest author - 12 November, 201812 November, 2018

Ghent has a huge selection of choices when it comes to cosy places to enjoy a great coffee. But what if you’re looking for a place to work for the day? What if you’re an independent, but are tired of staring at the same four walls of your home office?

My Gent: Lenka’s dance with the stars

by Nina - 16 October, 201815 October, 2018

One of the most common questions among expats in Gent is where to find a dance school. So when I saw Lenka, or Badriyah on stage, at her belly dance performance, I knew I had to interview her. But there is more to this energetic Czech girl than her mesmerising

Employment basics

by Heather - 23 September, 201824 September, 2018

You got the job - congratulations! Now you’re being sent 20 pages of Dutch legalese and you just want to know how much you’ll be paid and when you can go on holiday. The Belgian employment system can be pretty complicated, and there are considerable differences compared to other EU

How to find a job in Ghent without speaking Dutch

by Guest author - 31 August, 201830 January, 2019

In this post we give you tips about where you can find a job in Ghent that doesn't require Dutch language skills. Here are some options: Work for a multinational company Get a job in one of the Irish pubs Get a Phd/PostDoc Self-Employment: Work as a freelancer/start your own

A list of Startup Supporters In Ghent

by Guest author - 22 August, 201819 February, 2019

This is a picture of a person holding a board saying Startup Supporters in Ghent

Now is is a great time to start a business in Belgium and in Ghent. There are so many startup supporters available at the moment, enabling new businesses to start and grow in various ways. Startersfabriek aims to bundle all the starters and startup activities together. The three main activities of

Study in Gent – Workshops, Courses, Classes and Study Programmes for adults, in English

by Guest author - 20 August, 201819 February, 2019

Feel like studying again? Whether you want to study in Gent to learn a new skill for your hobby, take up a language or get a formal certification to boost your employability, read on. In this guide you can find out all about workshops, courses, classes and study programmes in

Who Can Start A Business In Ghent?

by Guest author - 18 August, 201830 January, 2019

This information is especially for foreigners who want to set up a business in Ghent. If you have Belgian nationality, or you are from one of the Member States of the European Economic Area (European Union, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you are eligible to set up a business in