Are you a student thinking about working in a neighboring country this summer? It is highly recommended to start your job hunt right away, if you haven’t already. Seasonal positions, particularly in cross-border regions, are usually organized several months in advance.
This article outlines the main job search platforms (non-exhaustive list) to help you find a summer job in a cross-border country.
Please note that you can also reach out to your university: some have a dedicated service that centralizes job vacancies, including seasonal ones. Additionally, networking is an effective way to search and can unlock great summer job opportunities.
In France
To find a student job in France, students can browse job offers and upload their CVs onto dedicated job search websites:
General or specialized job search portals:
- https://fr.indeed.com
- https://www.monster.com/fr/ (under the “job étudiant” section)
- https://www.studentjob.fr/
- The Crous student job portal: https://www.jobaviz.fr/
For helpful tips on your application (CV format, cover letters, etc.), please check out this brochure: How to find a job in France? – Frontaliers Grand Est, as well as this section: Applying for a job in France – Frontaliers Grand Est.
In Luxembourg
To find a student job in Luxembourg, students can browse job offers and upload their CVs onto dedicated job search websites:
Online job boards:
- https://www.moovijob.com
- https://lu.indeed.com/
- https://fr.jooble.org/emploi-saisonnier-etudiant/Luxembourg
- https://www.optioncarriere.lu/
- https://fr.jobs.lu/
The National Youth Information Agency (ANIJ) platform:
Temporary staffing agencies also list summer jobs:
- https://www.adecco.com/en-lu
- http://www.luxinterim.lu/
- https://manpower.lu/
- https://www.myjobest.eu/
Additionally, social media networks can be a great asset in your job hunt. LinkedIn, for instance, is a particularly effective platform, as is Facebook through groups dedicated to job offers and student jobs. For helpful tips on your application (CV format, cover letters, etc.), please check out this page: Finding a job in Luxembourg: a guide for cross-border workers.
In Belgium
To find a student job in Belgium, students can browse job offers and upload their CVs onto dedicated job search websites:
Student-specific job boards:
- https://www.forumjobs.be/fr
- https://ijbxl.be/travail-stage-chez-ij-bxl/
- https://www.student.be/fr/
- https://www.studentatwork.be/fr/index.html
Temporary staffing agencies also offer jobs specifically tailored for students:
- https://www.adecco.com/fr-be/candidat/etudiants-et-diplomes
- https://www.randstad.be/fr/candidats/etudiants/
- https://www.startpeople.be/fr
For helpful tips on your application (CV format, cover letters, etc.), please check out this page: Applying for a job in Belgium – Frontaliers Grand Est.
In Germany
To find a student job in Germany, candidates can browse job offers and upload their CVs onto dedicated job search websites:
Student-specific job boards:
- https://www.jobmensa.de/
- https://www.studentjob.de/
- https://www.jobruf.de/studentenjobs.html
- https://www.mein-studium-karriere.de/
General job search portals:
Please note: German is the primary working language. Therefore, a good command of German is required to hold a student job in this country.
For helpful tips on your application (CV format, cover letters, etc.), please check out this brochure: How to find a job in Germany?, as well as this section: Applying for a job in Germany – Frontaliers Grand Est.
If you would like to get information about student employment (applications, languages, contract types, taxation, social security, etc.), I invite you to check out these dedicated pages on student jobs, organized by country:
- In France: Student Employment in France – Frontaliers Grand Est
- In Luxembourg: Student Employment in Luxembourg – Frontaliers Grand Est
- In Belgium: Student Employment in Belgium – Frontaliers Grand Est
- In Germany: Student Employment in Germany – Frontaliers Grand Est
You can also read our partner’s online brochure, “Student Employment in the Greater Region”, which provides a wealth of additional information on the topic.