EU Careers: An introduction Information for the Back to School Campaign
What we hope to inform you about! A summary of the information that you might need to help inform school pupils (and teachers): 1.What types of jobs are available.. (Answer: A huge variety…) 2.Reasons to work for the EU Institutions.. (Answer: Many…) 3.How people apply.. (Answer: Easily…)
What we will include… For each of the 3 sections: A core slide – so you can only include 3 slides if you want to in any presentations. Some additional information which you can include in presentations if you want- or use to help you answer questions…
Core Slide 1 What can I do for the EU?? Political Advisor Aid 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 Ombudsman Data Protection Supervisor And many more agencies of the EU…
Where can I find out more? Our Raconteurs 10 members of staff from across the EU Institutions… Blogging on Facebook and tweeting on Twitter. Just search EU Careers Raconteurs.
Core Slide 2 Why should I work for 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…
Please fill in the gaps! Making it personal = Making it real.... Tell them about your job/s and your own experiences...
Core Slide 3 Jobs for graduates and non graduates.. Need to have 2 EU languages (2 nd language must be English, French or German) Must be an EU citizen Must have completed any national service.. How Do I Apply..? All applications made
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.)
What does application involve? 2.2 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.
Additional Materials available from EPSO… Photo files for presentations. A small stock of printed leaflets on: Careers with the EU. The EU Careers selection procedures. PDF copies of leaflets and brochures. … Please
Any questions?