Finding a job in Luxembourg: how to use ADEM to boost your search

Are you looking for a job, training or retraining in Luxembourg? ADEM Luxembourg, a public employment service, supports thousands of candidates, residents and cross-border workers alike, every year in their professional procedures. Discover how this organization can become a real asset to accelerate your career in Luxembourg.

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What is the purpose of ADEM in Luxembourg?

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Presentation of the Agency for the Development of Employment

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The Agency for the Development of Employment (ADEM) is the Public employment service of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy.

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Its main mission is twofold: Help job seekers find a job again and support companies in their recruitment.

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Concretely, ADEM acts as a intermediary between candidates and employers, while ensuring the proper functioning of the labour market. She supports registered people in the construction of their professional project, the search for a suitable position, continuing education or retraining into promising sectors.

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Present throughout the country through several regional branches (Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Diekirch, Wiltz, etc.), it also has a online portal : adem.public.lu, allowing you to register, consult offers and manage your file remotely via MyGuichet.lu.

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Why ADEM is essential for job seekers

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ADEM Luxembourg is not a simple administrative relay. It is a comprehensive structure that combines individual support, professional orientation, access to subsidized training and direct contact with recruiters.

According to data published by STATEC in 2025, more than 33,000 job seekers were registered with ADEM, and nearly 70% of them received personalized support for a job or training.

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Whether you are a resident, a cross-border worker, a young graduate or in retraining, ADEM represents an effective lever for understanding the trends of the Luxembourg market, identify promising jobs and access a network of local partner companies.

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What services does ADEM offer?

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Personalized support

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Upon registration, each job seeker is attached to a referent advisor, a real privileged interlocutor throughout the course. This employment professional helps to clarify the objectives, to identify the sectors that are recruiting and to direct them to the appropriate training courses.

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ADEM also offers thematic workshops to strengthen one's employability, whether it's writing CVs and cover letters, using digital application tools or personal development or communication workshops.

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Follow-up is regular, with interviews scheduled every month or every quarter depending on the candidate's situation.

Access to job offers

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One of the pillars of ADEM is its official job board, a national platform bringing together thousands of offers updated every week. Accessible to all via adem.public.lu, this tool allows you to search for positions by sector, region or type of contract, to receive personalized alerts, to apply directly online and to track your applications.

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The offers come from partner companies, public administrations and private structures.

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Good to know: some offers are only available to ADEM registrants, in particular those giving rise to employment measures or reintegration assistance.

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Training, retraining and skills assessments

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ADEM Luxembourg supports professional transitions thanks to a wide range of continuing education And of skills assessments.

Two flagship programs illustrate this policy:

• Fit 4 Green Jobs : to train in jobs related to the ecological and energy transition (read our article”Green jobs: everything you need to know about green jobs in Luxembourg” for more information).
  
  
• Digital Skills Bridge : to acquire digital skills and adapt to the digitalization of the labor market.
  
  

These programs, co-financed by the State, make it possible to acquire sought-after skills, while benefiting from a training allowance. Skills assessments, on the other hand, help to better identify your assets, to enhance your career and to identify the gateways to new jobs.

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Financial aid and employment measures

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ADEM manages several employment assistance schemes, such as various internship or employment measures (for young graduates), grants for continuing training, support for starting a business for applicants wishing to start their business, or even mobility aids to facilitate the return to work (transport, training, equipment).

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Of employment incentives are also intended for employers who recruit candidates registered at ADEM, in particular in the context of employment initiation contracts or reintegration courses.

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Who can register at ADEM?

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Luxembourg residents

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Anyone residing in Luxembourg and available to work can register with ADEM. This registration is mandatory in order to receive unemployment benefits or to benefit from public support for retraining.

Residents can also access national training and professional refresher programs.

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French, Belgian, German border workers

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Border residents represent near half of active employees in Luxembourg according to STATEC data published in 2025. ADEM also supports them, under certain conditions.
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Thus, a cross-border worker can register with ADEM if he is looking for a job on Luxembourg territory, if he has a valid right to work and if he resides in a neighbouring country (France, Belgium or Germany).

ADEM advisers master cross-border specificities (taxation, mobility, diploma recognition, teleworking), which facilitates coordination between neighbouring employment systems.

Young graduates or first-time applicants

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ADEM offers devices dedicated to young graduates, like the professional integration internships Or the job orientation training. These programs facilitate the transition between studies and working life, by supporting young people in the construction of their first professional project.

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5 practical tips to take advantage of ADEM

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1. Carefully prepare your registration
   Bring all your documents: ID, CV, diplomas, work certificates. A complete file helps the advisor to identify your profile and to propose appropriate offers.
   
   

1. Activate and personalize your profile on the ADEM job board
   Update your information regularly and upload your applications directly to the platform. The more complete your profile is, the more likely you are to be contacted by a recruiter.
   
   
2. Ask for an orientation or skills assessment
   These in-depth interviews allow you to identify your strengths, your motivations and the most relevant training courses according to your background.
   
   
3. Take part in the training courses and workshops offered
   Whether it's a retraining or an update of your skills, programs like Fit 4 Green Jobs or Digital Skills Bridge can really jump-start your career.
   
   
4. Stay proactive and in regular contact with your advisor
   Report your applications, interviews, and needs. Fluid communication with your referent will allow you to benefit from optimal support.
   
   

How do I register for ADEM?

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Steps to follow to register

1. Make an appointment via MyGuichet.lu or directly with a regional agency.
   
   
2. Preparing your documents : identity document, CV, diplomas, work certificates, residence permit if applicable.
   
   
3. Participate in an initial interview : the advisor analyzes your profile and establishes a personalized action plan (objectives, targeted offers, possible training courses).
   
   

Where and when to register

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The main antennas are located in Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Wiltz, Diekirch, Ettelbruck, and Belval.

Schedules vary between agencies, but registrations can also be made online to simplify administrative procedures. All contact details are available on the official website adem.public.lu.

Useful links and contacts

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• ADEM - Official site
  
  
• Online registration via MyGuichet.lu
  
  
• ADEM - Training and retraining
  
  
• STATEC - Luxembourg job market
  
  
• Alleyesonme.jobs - Job board 100% Luxembourg & HR Media
  
  

FAQ

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What are the deadlines for getting an appointment with an advisor?

Allow between 10 and 15 days after you request to register for a first interview.

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Is ADEM useful if I am already actively looking on other platforms?

Yes: it offers human support, funded training and exclusive offers not published elsewhere.

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Can we use ADEM services as a cross-border worker?

Yes, provided you are looking for a job in Luxembourg and meeting the eligibility requirements.

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