EM Ireland Career Talk Presentation

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Working in Europe European Movement Ireland 30 November 2010

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Powerpoint presentation used by Executive Director Andrea Pappin at Career Talks in third-level institutions all over Ireland. Part of European Movement Ireland's 2010 Grad Jobs in Europe campaign. More information available from www.europeanmovement.ie, or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/emireland

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Working in Europe

European Movement Ireland

30 November 2010

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“…when Irish people get to Brussels, we do really well.”

Me, Green Book III, Grad Jobs in Europe Programme, 2010

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What is a stage?

USA = internships, EU = stage (rhymes with “mirage”) Work placement, usually for graduates Real work experience offered Vary in length, usually 3-6 months Differing eligibility criteria Payment varies High proportion of employers now looking for stage experience for job

applications

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Avenues to getting a stage

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1. EU institutional stages

1. Commission, Brussels2. Parliament , Brussels3. Council , Brussels4. European Economic & Social Committee , Brussels5. Committee of the Regions, Brussels6. European Central Bank, Frankfurt7. European Ombudsman, Strasbourg8. Court of Auditors, Luxembourg9. European Court of Justice, Luxembourg10. European Investment Bank, Luxembourg

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Institutional: Commission stage

Two stage intakes, summer (March) & winter (Oct) Administrative & translation stagePaid €1,066 a month15,000 applications for 1,200 positions (30 Irish)

RequirementsNeed a 1 or a 2:1Under 31 years Need ‘good working knowledge’ of German or French

Application processOnline application process, top three ‘Departments’ are identified

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2. EU agency stages 23 agencies Specialised areas that have been decentralised around Europe Usually of a legal, technical or scientific nature

Lisbon, London, Crete, Valenciennes, Torino, Vienna, Alicante, Luxembourg, Stockholm, Thessaloniki, Dublin, Angers, Vigo,

Bilbao, Warsaw, Cologne, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Parma, Vilnius, The Hague, Brussels

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Agency: FRA stage

Vienna, AustriaEuropean Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)Two stage intakes, summer (March) & winter (Oct) €1,000 per month

RequirementsComplete a degreeNeed English, plus one other language

Application processwww.fra.europa.eu

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3. Non-institutional stages

Lobbyists, not-for-profits & communications companies Nearly every place that has an office in Brussels takes a stagiaire Less likely to be paid, but some are Can give an even greater level of responsibility & experience IBEC Europe, APCO, European Movement International, Amnesty

International and many more

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4. Academic routesErasmus (Your college international or career office)Study abroad for 3-12 months, 33 countries of choiceOpen to all students, not just languagesGrants available

Leonardo da Vinci (Leargas)Paid work experience programme across EUGrants available

College of Europe (European Movement Ireland)2-3 government funded scholarships to the College of BrugesOpen to students studying politics, law, economics & European studies

Jim Dooge research medal (European Movement Ireland)

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Tips for applying It’s competitive but not impossible Don’t be put off by ‘the language thing’ Never too late to learn a language Negative corollation between glamour and interest It’s harder to ignore a phone call…

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CVs & cover letters Welcome to word bingo CV makes you competent, cover letter makes you human Every application is a new application Don’t be shy, but don’t lie Know what a Europass is Triple check your application Your referees are on your team

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Looking for summer experience?

European Movement Ireland4 undergrad students on summer stage programmeUnpaid, travel costs covers

RequirementsMust be studying a ‘suitable’ degreeGood research skillsTeam player

Application processCV, cover letter & two referees to [email protected]

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Questions?

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Thank you.www.europeanmovement.ie