In Belgium s tight IT market, the consultants who never worry about their next mission are not always the most technical. They are the ones whose name comes up first when a client thinks about a specific stack or sector.
Why personal brand matters
A strong personal brand shortens gaps between missions, increases your TJM ceiling and makes recruiters fight to introduce you. It is cheaper and more durable than constant prospecting.
LinkedIn optimisation
- Headline: outcome focused, sector specific, with your stack
- About: 3 to 4 paragraphs, results not responsibilities
- Experience: every line as a measurable outcome
- Open to Work badge visible to recruiters when you are open
- Publish or share 2 to 4 times per month on your domain
Build a real portfolio
- GitHub with at least one polished project
- Two to three written case studies, anonymised if needed
- Up to date cloud or sector certifications
- Three to five short written testimonials from past clients
Network the Belgian IT community
- Show up at 1 to 2 meetups per quarter (Brussels JUG, BeCloud, BruJUG)
- Be active in 1 to 2 Belgian tech Slack or Discord communities
- Ask for warm introductions, not job leads
Use your network
Under BSH umbrella payroll you also benefit from BSH s own client and consultant network when you need a next mission.
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