Qu'est-ce que Job market monitoring ?
Definition
Job market monitoring is the systematic practice of tracking job postings, labour market trends and target company news. It enables you to anticipate opportunities and react quickly to new publications.
In practice
Concretely, this means setting up alerts on job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, BarnAI), following the careers pages of target companies and subscribing to sector newsletters. In Belgium, Forem, Actiris and VDAB all offer email alerts tailored to your profile.
Key takeaway
Effective monitoring is organised and regular. Spend 30 minutes a day rather than marathon weekly sessions to avoid missing fresh opportunities.
Définitions connexes
Job board
An online platform where employers post job vacancies and candidates can apply directly.
Unsolicited application
A proactive approach consisting of sending your application to a company with no published vacancy.
Inbound recruiting
A strategy that naturally attracts candidates to the company through a strong employer brand and engaging content.