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EU Career Opportunities 28 October 2009 University of Kent

Presentation Outline. Opportunities After StudyEducationStarting a Career in EuropeCase Study: Building a CareerConclusion. Opportunities After Study. Continue studying?University and Postgraduate studiesStart working? A stage", internshipWhere? EU institutions and bodies (Brussels,

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EU Career Opportunities 28 October 2009 University of Kent

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    1. EU Career Opportunities 28 October 2009 University of Kent Siegfried Prewett Kent Brussels Office Kent County Council, International Affairs Group

    2. Presentation Outline Opportunities After Study Education Starting a Career in Europe Case Study: Building a Career Conclusion

    3. Opportunities After Study Continue studying? University and Postgraduate studies Start working? A “stage”, internship Where? EU institutions and bodies (Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg) Public and Private sectors Other international institutions (NATO) NGOs Year out

    4. Presentation Outline Opportunities After Study Education Starting a Career in Europe Case Study: Building a Career Conclusion

    5. Postgraduate Studies What? 1- or 2-year Master specialising in EU politics/economics/law or International Relations Erasmus Mundus courses - could potentially lead to study at a number of European universities 3 / 4 years PhD Why? EU exposure practice adding up to theoretical frame Contacts with variety of different stakeholders: new perspectives (i.e. think tanks, policy centres, IOs) Research possibilities in comparative political analysis

    6. EU Funding for Studies Within the EU27: Erasmus programmes http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm In the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East: Tempus http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relation-programmes/doc70_en.htm

    7. Postgraduate Studies: where?

    8. Presentation Outline Opportunities After Study Education Starting a Career in Europe Case Study: Building a Career Conclusion

    9. Starting a Career in Europe “Stage” Short-term work placement (1-9 months), salary varies Why? Very common way to start career in EU affairs – very helpful in securing further work Opportunity to try out different domains / institutions before committing yourself Opportunity to work in different countries / languages How? Identify your interests and target suitable organisations Where? The list is endless – Kent Brussels Office! EU institutions, consultancies, large firms, NGOs….

    11. EU Institutions

    12. European Commission Who can apply? complete first university cycle very good knowledge of a second European language March Traineeship Application period: June - 1 Sept, preceding year October Traineeship Application period: 1 Dec to 15 Feb, same year – (2010 application period coming up!) Apply online: http://ec.europa.eu/stages/index_en.htm

    13. European Parliament Paid Traineeships (Robert Schuman Scholarships, 5 Months) General (substantial written paper) Journalism (experience, association membership) Begin 1 March. Application period 15 August – 15 October Begin 1 October. Application period 15 March – 15 May Unpaid Traineeship (4 Months) 3 Intakes per year: January, May, September Deadlines: October, February, June Paid Traineeship for People with Disabilities Open to graduates and non-graduates Paid Translation Traineeship (3 Months) Thorough knowledge three EU languages €1,700 per month 4 intakes per year Started studies (Unpaid as part of studies)

    14. Council of the European Union Types of Traineeships Paid traineeships (5 Months) 1,500 applications 90 places 1 February to 30 June / 1 September to 31 January Deadline: 1 June and 31 August Compulsory as part of studies 1 January to 30 June. Deadline 1 October 1 September to 31 December. Deadline 1 May Aimed at new graduates from universities. EU MS National Activities: attend Council meetings, political research

    15. Private Sector Policy Centres and Think Tanks e.g. Centre for European Policy Studies (www.ceps.be) http://www.eu.thinktankdirectory.org/ Consultancy firms e.g. Hill & Knowlton (www.hillandknowlton.be) http://www.eurobrussels.com/consultancies.php Civil Society Organisations/NGOs e.g. Save the Children (www.savethechildren.net/brussels) http://www.eurobrussels.com/NGOs.php

    16. Presentation Outline Opportunities After Study Education Starting a Career in Europe Case Study: Building a Career Conclusion

    17. Case Study: Building a Career

    18. Geographical Mobility

    19. Sector Mobility

    20. Presentation Outline Opportunities After Study Education? Starting a Career in Europe Case Study: Building a Career Conclusion

    21. Is a European career for you? Direct your experiences, skills, interests and abilities to the target job Skills and experience: geographical and sector mobility Variety : policy areas, institutions & actors Opportunities in politics, policy work, project management, administration, interpretation & translation

    22. What do you need to succeed? Languages Good working knowledge of at least two European languages Competitive drive, energy, initiative Excellent communication skills Commitment to working in a multicultural environment

    23. Useful Links

    24. Thank you for your attention! Questions? Siegfried Prewett European Policy Officer International Affairs Group Kent County Council Siegfried.prewett@kent.gov.uk http://www.kent.gov.uk/business/support-services-and-advice/international-profile/

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