EU CareersAll the Options… and How to Apply…

What can I do

for the EU??

Political AdvisorAid Work

...And many, many more….

Policy development Audit and Inspection

Who could I work for?

Commission

Council

Parliament

Court of Justice

Court of Auditors

Economic &Social Ctte

Ctte of Regions

Data ProtectionSupervisor

And many more agencies of the EU…

Ombudsman

Why shouldI workfor the

EU??

A lifetime of different

jobs

Interesting and

challenging work that

makes a real difference for

Europe

The opportunity to

work and travel abroad

You are encouraged to

learn new skills and

languages

An attractive benefits package

.. have all of this…

What sort of people do we need?

The EU Institutions need bright, young people who:

- Are highly skilled, resilient and motivated to succeed, learn and develop;

- Have a desire to make a difference and who can and want to help shape Europe and the world;

- Enjoy working in multicultural teams;

- Deliver results;

A 7+1 Competency framework

For all grades:- Analysis and Problem Solving;- Communicating;- Delivering Quality and Results;- Learning and Development;- Prioritising and Organising;- Resilience ;- Working with Others;

For ‘Administrator’ graduate grades:+ Leadership

Jobs for graduates and

non graduates..

Need to have 2 EU languages

(2nd language must be English, French or

German)

Must be an EU citizenMust have

completed any national service

.. How Do I Apply..?

All applications made online@

www.eu-careers.eu

When can I apply?3 Big Recruitments per year….

Spring- ‘Administrators’ (Policy, Strategy, Law, Economics + more)

Summer- Linguists (Translators, Interpreters)

Winter- Assistants (Key supporting roles, e.g. Financial, Secretarial, Communication.)

(+ several other specialist recruitments!)

When to apply

What does application involve?Main steps (after an application form!)

A Computer-Based Test at a centre in your country: Tests things such as numeric and verbal skills.

An Assessment Centre in Brussels: A range of tests like case studies and groups exercises to assess your wider skills and knowledge. *For specialist roles such as translators and interpreters there will also be professional skills tests.*

Competition structure – by type

Computer based tests – overview*

• Verbal reasoning

• Numerical reasoning

• Abstract reasoning

in main language

• (EU knowledge is no longer tested)

• Situational judgement

in English, French or German

*Based on Spring graduate ‘AD’ selection procedure.

Verbal Reasoning - Example

Numerical Reasoning - Example

Abstract reasoning (sample question)

Assessment Centre

Depending on the selection procedure:• Case study in the field in question • Exercises relating to professional skills• Oral presentation• Structured interview• Group exercises

• Practical language tests

Conclusion – ‘Reserve list’ Database

• List of successful candidates

+ “competency passport”

• Basis for recruitment by Institutions

• Valid for at least one year – may be

extended

Other employment possibilities

• Temporary staff: temporary agents

• Contract staff: contract agents

• Traineeships (5 months)

• Seconded national experts (typically 1-2 years)

• Interim Staff (6 months, drawn from local agencies)

http://europa.eu/epso/discover/careers/staff_categories/index_en.htm

Commission Ambassadors: Training Seminar

Traineeships

• Organised and recruited to separately by each institution.

• E.g. Commission ‘stage’:

1)Takes place twice a year2)5 months3)Commence in March or October4)Pay around €1000/month (+ travel reimbursement)5)You can select ‘preferences’ of which department you’d like

to work in.

Commission Ambassadors: Training Seminar

www.eu-careers.eu

Where can I find out more?

• or search ‘EU Careers’ on Facebook or Twitter

Where can I find out more?

Our ‘Raconteurs’• 16 members of staff from across the EU Institutions…• Blogging on Facebook and tweeting on Twitter.• Just search ‘EU Careers Raconteurs’.

Any questions?

www.eu-careers.eu