Luxembourg Guide: Jobs
Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.-
Introduction The job market for foreigners
Finding a job in Luxembourg may not be quite as difficult as the statistics would lead you to believe, but it does take a certain amount of experience, a number of qualifications, a lot of perseverance and more than a little luck. more » -
Qualifications What qualifications do I need to work in Luxembourg
Luxembourg adheres to the EU’s general system of recognition of diplomas and qualifications, which means that if your occupation is regulated in Luxembourg, you’ll have to have your home country qualification or experience formally recognised in order to practise your profession in Luxembourg. more » -
Employment Agencies Public and Private Employment Agencies
There’s a European Employment Service (EURES) network, members of which include all EU countries plus Norway and Iceland. more » -
International Civil Service Working for an international organisation
Luxembourg offers some unique opportunities for employment in what is sometimes called the ‘international civil service’ sector. more » -
Temping & Internships Casual work and Trainees
Temporary and casual work includes the following: more » -
Job hunting How to look for a job in Luxembourg
National and local newspapers and magazines in Luxembourg carry job ads, often concentrated in the Saturday editions. more » -
Job Applications in Luxembourg CVs and cover letters
If you’re primarily looking for a job amongst the large multinational companies or international agencies and organisations located in Luxembourg, you can use a CV or resume in English similar to the one you’d use in your home country. more » -
Working in Luxembourg Salary and working conditions
Luxembourg has long been a prosperous region in Europe, and salaries are generally above average, although not as high as those in Germany and France. more » -
Employment contracts What employment contracts entail
In Luxembourg, an employment contract exists as soon as you undertake a job for which you expect to be paid, although employees nearly always have a written employment contract to document the existence of a formal work relationship. more » -
Social Security The social security system in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a comprehensive system of social security, which applies to all residents. more » -
Unemployment Benefit Getting money when you loose your job
Unemployment insurance is mandatory for all employees in Luxembourg, all taxpayers contribute to the unemployment insurance programme through an income tax surcharge. more » -
Pensions An introduction to the pension system in Luxembourg
All employees and self-employed people in Luxembourg pay compulsory contributions to state funds for old age and invalidity pensions. more »