Employment for students in Luxembourg: job conditions, salaries, vacancies

Where a student can work during the breaks and the year

Students in Luxembourg have access to a variety of employment opportunities and can gain valuable work experience while studying at the same time or during breaks.

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Traditional areas of seasonal employment for students include work in the HORECA field (the one related to the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering business and activities), the agricultural sector, and sales. On a full-time basis, students can do freelance orders or become a tutor.

Where to look for a student job

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There are several places where a student can go to find suitable job offers in Luxembourg. You can either do it online, visit communes and seek the help of the government, or even go to a student job fair that is organized annually. Here are a few options for finding employment while you are still an undergraduate.

Online job portals

Traditional job aggregators are an option, and although many of the offers are not for students, it is possible to find some suitable ones. It's always worth to try and send your CV to the employer, and ask for a paid internship or a job that you can do for them.

Some of the most popular job portals in Luxembourg are:

• jobs.lu
• monster.lu
• indeed.lu
• mobijob.com
• jobsinluxembourg.eu
• linkedin.com

Communes

In Luxembourg, almost every municipality offers its jobs and the requirements for these jobs vary depending on the specific position. Indeed, not all offers are for students but there usually are some offers suitable for students, sometimes they have a separate section for student jobs and sometimes you need to filter yourself through their offers.

If you want to find a summer job in Luxembourg you can check your commune website in April/May or you can contact them directly for more information.

Unicareers job fair in Luxembourg

The Unicareers Fair is open to all students and graduates with less than 5 years of experience. It serves as a platform for attendees to acquaint themselves with the current and sought-after vacancies in Luxembourg's dynamic job market.

Unicareers — Moovijob website

The University of Luxembourg is set to host the Unicareers Fair on September 27, 2024. This recruitment fair, one of the largest job market events in the Grand Duchy, is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, making it a significant occasion.

The Unicareers Luxembourg's Recruitment Fair 2024 will be held on September 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Luxexpo The Box, located on Rue Hugo Gernsback, L-1855 Luxembourg. While entry to the fair is free, attendees are required to register in advance.

Specialized sites for young people

The jugendinfo.lu platform constantly offers jobs for students and teenagers and allows companies to publish their offers for hiring young people. Here you can find vacancies for vacations, weekend and evening jobs, internships, and a lot of useful information to accompany the employment process.

The payment varies a lot depending on the job type and your experience but you can get an idea of the minimum salaries in a special section further in the article.

Student Services

Most universities and colleges have student services that offer assistance in finding part-time jobs in Luxembourg. Students can reach out to their school's student services department to inquire about job opportunities.

You can also find more information on working while studying at the University of Luxembourg on the website of the education facility.

Temporary employment agencies

Temporary agencies can help connect students with employers who are looking for short-term or flexible staffing solutions. Some of the most popular in Luxembourg are Adecco, Randstad and Manpower.

What are the terms of employment for students

Seeking a part-time job or a summer job in Luxembourg can be a great way to gain work experience, earn an income, and cover some of the costs associated with the studies. It is important to understand the terms of employment contracts that employers can provide to young workers.

We will explore the two main contracts you can get as a student and the most relevant aspects of the contract. However, given the number of details involved in each of these contracts, we cannot go into too much depth and it is important that you consult the Guichet.lu website where you can find all the details.

Student work contract during school holidays

Fixed-term employment contract (CDD) as a student

The freelance option

Students in Luxembourg can work as a freelancer but if you are looking to do it you may fulfill certain conditions. As a freelancer, you'll be responsible for securing your own clients and negotiating your rates. Additionally, you'll need to handle your own taxes and social security contributions.

It is important to note that freelancing can be a challenging and competitive field, and you would need to have the necessary skills, experience, and network to succeed.

Overall, freelancing can offer flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable experience and build a portfolio of work. However, it is important to carefully consider the pros and cons before pursuing this option and to seek advice from a qualified professional.

If you are interested in this option you can check iur guide.

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Is it possible to work as an international student?

If you have a residence permit in Luxembourg as a student or you are thinking of traveling to Luxembourg for your studies, you are probably wondering if it is possible to work in Luxembourg as a foreign student. Well, we have good news for you, yes you can, although you have to follow certain conditions.

A foreign student in Luxembourg can work for a maximum of 15 hours per week on average during a period of one month. It should be noted, however, that this restriction does not apply to paid work during school vacations, research work carried out at the higher education institution or those carried out at an approved research organization with a view to obtaining a doctorate. Finally, it also does not apply to employment contracts concluded by assistants at the University of Luxembourg.

Another important point to note is that the employer must notify the Immigration Department in writing of the beginning of the period of employment within 3 working days from the first day of work, indicating the identity of the student, the date of the beginning of the employment relationship and the identity of the employer.

Student salary in Luxembourg in 2024

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The salary depends on the type of work, the employer, and the student's experience and skills. You can check our dedicated page about salaries in Luxembourg to get more details about this topic. Here we will examine the specificities for students and young people, that are working during their studies or breaks.

The government has set minimum rates for student salaries in Luxembourg depending on age. You can see the conditions in the table below.

However, specifically for the student work contract during school holidays, (the first type of contract we reviewed) the minimum rates are slightly different.

Moovijob Week

On the Luxembourg job portal Moovijob it is possible to find a lot of job offers, however, not everything on Moovijob takes place online. This year Moovijob is holding the first edition of a face-to-face event called Moovijob Week. This event will take place during the last week of November (November 25-29) and is organized in such a way that each day will be targeted at different groups of job seekers:

• Monday, November 25: Health / Assistance / Social
• Tuesday, November 26th: Commerce / Hospitality / Services
• Wednesday, November 27: Industry / Construction / Transport / R & D
• Thursday, November 28: IT
• Friday 29th November: Banking / Insurance / Financial Services

This event is a great opportunity to meet face to face the main players in the Luxembourg job market whether it is to find an internship or a new position.

Why students should work

It is becoming increasingly popular for students to work before joining the labor market for several reasons.

There are generally many jobs available for teens and students during vacations, and young people should choose jobs that match their interests, skills, and career goals. There should also be a balance between work and rest since vacations are a time to rest, recover mentally and physically, and prepare for the coming school year.

Working as a student can numerous benefits

The upcoming Career development fair in Luxembourg can help you find one.

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