Articles

Our items

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

3 reasons why migration is — literally — an asset

Migration is often surrounded by preconceived ideas. To see more clearly, let's find out three facts.

From Chechnya to the Bar

How a Mentor Made the Difference for Murad

"Without volunteers, Belgium wouldn’t run"- Patrick, mentor

International Volunteer Day

Mentoring Belgium celebrates its launch

A look back at the 1st Major Mentoring Evening and the vision of the sector

Hiring discrimination: a continuing reality

The DUO for a JOB Advocacy Department takes stock.

“You are not the problem”: Alpha testifies about discrimination

Alpha (27) talks to us about the discrimination experienced.

Actiris: “2 times less likely to have a job for some names”

As part of our new awareness campaign, we met Wendy Nicol, Manager of the Inclusion Department for job seekers who have been discriminated against in hiring and Ad Interim Director of the Specialized Support Department at Actiris, a partner in this campaign.

Unia: “Prejudices are an economic loss”

Unia is a partner in our campaign against prejudices “Who is it?”.

Thanks to Eddy (71) and DUO for a JOB, Mohammad (27) now runs his own shop in Mechelen, five years after fleeing Afghanistan.

Mohammad Waseem Yousafzai (27) woont in Mechelen, maar vluchtte in 2021 from Afghanistan to Belgium to the Taliban regime daar de macht greep. Ondertussen spreekt hij haast perfect Nederlands en een jaar geleden open hij zijn eigen voedingswinkel op de hoek van de Brusselpoort en de Hoogstraat.

“Who is it?” : the campaign that puts prejudices out of the game

DUO for a JOB is launching a national awareness campaign, to change the rules of the game on the job market!

Meet our partners: Ackermans & van Haaren

Ackermans & van Haaren supports DUO for a JOB with a clear conviction: young people in precarious situations deserve trust, support and equal opportunities.

Mentoring Belgium, the 1st Belgian coalition from mentoring to employment

Apides, CIMB Wapi, DUO for a JOB, FMDO, FMDO, MentorYou, Randstad RiseSmart and Team4Job join forces to structure, promote and strengthen mentoring for employment as a central tool for social and professional inclusion.

Entrepreneurs discovering mentoring!

A look back at our event for an inclusive job market in Antwerp.

3 years and already 200 duos in Charleroi!

Three years ago, DUO for a JOB settled in Charleroi!

Burhannedin: queer, Palestinian and... future pharmacist!

On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, DUO for a JOB is highlighting a story that embodies the strength of resilience and the impact of inclusive mentoring.

Returning to work cannot be decreed, it is accompanied

The Easter agreement, recently concluded by the federal government, calls for a profound reform of our unemployment insurance system.

Meet our partners: Eiffage

At Eiffage Construction BeLux, they build more than bridges: they build relationships!

Meet our partners: CBC Banque

CBC Banking & Insurance's best investment? Humans!

Overcoming racial discrimination in the job market

Among the difficulties encountered by young people with an immigration background, racial discrimination based on origins or skin color remains a major obstacle on the job market...

Reducing the risk of poverty among young people with an immigration background in Wallonia

Belgium is among the most developed countries in the world. However, in Wallonia, more than one inhabitant out of five lives in a household at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

Informal job search rules in Belgium: what you need to know

When looking for a job in Belgium, there are official rules... and then there are all these little habits, these unwritten codes that can make a difference...

Mentoring: an asset for breaking into IT!

The IT sector is full of opportunities, but it is still marked by a lack of diversity...

Turn Failure Into Opportunity: How to Bounce Back After a Refusal

This article explores how to overcome rejections during the job search and turn these experiences into stepping stones to success. Discover practical tips for accepting failure, analyzing your applications, training yourself, staying motivated, and taking care of your mental well-being. Learn to remain flexible and open to opportunities while benefiting from the support of DUO for a JOB mentors. Each refusal is a step towards your success!

5 best websites for job search in Belgium

Social networks and co-optation are unavoidable job search channels, but online recruitment sites remain the preferred option for a large number of recruiters. Explanations.

Benefits of mentoring for people aged 50+

Can mentoring enrich the lives of seniors over 50? YES! This article explores the benefits of intergenerational exchange, such as knowledge transfer, lifelong learning, and the reduction of social isolation. Being a mentor can not only enhance the experience of seniors, but also give them a profound sense of personal satisfaction. Explanations.

You check all the boxes

Is your biggest professional experience very small? When you say your name, are you afraid of hearing a 'no'? Is your professional network not out of the neighborhood? For once, you check all the boxes. Based on the numerous testimonies of young people supported by the association, this campaign highlights the difficulties they encounter, in order to be able to better propose a solution.

Let's give Ukrainians time (but don't waste it)

42,000 Ukrainians sought asylum in Belgium in the space of three months and all received temporary protection. 42,000 people who, in a short time, needed to be welcomed with dignity, accommodation, medical care, medical care, a school for their children, a social integration income... What a challenge! And yet, if everything is not perfect, it seems that Belgium was able to welcome them quickly here, because there was a political will to do so, and because we (finally) heard a univocal discourse of welcome and solidarity with people fleeing war.

Do you need instructions to find... a job?

DUO for a JOB met 5 young people who tell about their hopes, their doubts, the difficulties they have encountered and their desire to get by in a series of podcasts entitled “How to use”.

Opening up and fighting prejudices

Inactive, slowed down, closed, resistant to change, turned to the past and always ready to complain... Prejudices about people over 50 are in sharp contrast to the state of mind in which they find themselves. Seniors want to participate in social life, want to share their experience and regret the recognition they have received during their professional career. Another group, young people with a migrant background, is eager to participate in professional life, but is hampered in its momentum. Would prejudices prevent us from taking advantage of each other's talents collectively?

Finding a job in Belgium after your studies: Guide for young graduates

Recently graduated and looking for your first job in Belgium? This article takes you through the essential steps for a successful job search, from optimizing your resume to the importance of networking. Get ready to seize your future career!

•

min read

Read the article

Do you want to get involved?

There are many ways to get involved in our association, at your level.

I am becoming a volunteer

DUO for a JOB offers various volunteer missions to participate, in its own way, in the professional integration of young people with an immigration background.

I am becoming a volunteer

I am making a donation

Whether you are an individual or a company, you can work alongside us for even more intergenerational relationships, social cohesion and equal opportunities.

I am making a donation

I join the team

DUO for a JOB regularly recruits new talents!

I am applying