Only if you have a certificate or an official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3year degree will you be eligible to. Commissioners swear an oath at the european court of justice in luxembourg, pledging to respect the treaties and to be. The european agency for safety and health at work traineeships. Frontex offers up to 60 paid traineeships per year through the blue book traineeship programme. Lets take a look at some practical elements of being a blue book trainee. Frontex offers up to 60 paid traineeships per year through the blue book traineeship programme frontex is undergoing fundamental changes to provide even stronger support to member states at the eu external borders. The egus policy officer chloe hill responded to my spontaneous request for. European commission cover letter blue book trainee position. To find out more about the application procedure, please see. You must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply for a blue book traineeship. Feb 17, 2017 local interns are a godsend for eu diplomats. Staff members of the traineeships office assist trainees prior to the trainees arrival, and during their first weeks at the commission. Working as a blue book stagiaire by lucmechelen this article was written by alice haggervaughan, published on 19th may 2015 and has been read 9180 times. You must be very proactive in contacting policy officers of the commission in order to initiate an interview process.
Commission employees work five 8hour days 40 hours per week in total. Applications for paid traineeships in the european commission open twice a year. If you want to follow katies eu career, check out her blog. The blue book is available for all commission services and agencies which can offer a trainee position to consult. Subsequent to this internship experience, i carried out another traineeship through the blue book programme of the european commission.
Internships are now paid if the delegation can afford to pay their interns and are offered for. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Traineeship scheme of the european commission wikipedia. Frontex is undergoing fundamental changes to provide even stronger support to member states at the eu external borders. The gsc guarantees 46 paid traineeships a year to eu nationals with a recognised disability. Welcome to this weeks jobs and traineeships in europe list. The programme is managed for us by the traineeships office of the european commissions directorate general for education and culture dg. Key facts and figures statistics about those applying and details of who gets selected. Free interview details posted anonymously by european commission interview candidates.
I would like to thank all eu trainees for their participation and their time, particularly alex for his precious help. Headquarters in the centre of warsaw, a bustling city in the heart of europe. Blue book stagiaire 2 blue book traineeship 2 agent 1 policy analyst 1 java developer 1 assistant 1. I sent him to my resume and a cover letter, detailing my personal data, academic background, work experience, languages and motivations. Blue book or bluebook is a term often referring to an almanac, buyers guide or other compilation of statistics and information. The scheme is open to university graduates from all over the world with a strong interest in translation. The eu commissions blue book trainees oct 2017 feb 2018. Please note that european movement ireland cannot accept applications for any of the opportunities detailed below. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european union external. Aug 09, 2017 our experience as blue book trainees at the european commission. Traineeship in an eu institution is a very popular first step towards an eu career, though it is limited to 5 months in duration and cannot be prolonged at the european commission, though for other institutions the system is less streamlined and this often results in more flexibility e.
Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience of eu policy making in a multicultural environment. Traineeship start in octobermarch applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. The traineeships office is the service in charge of the traineeship programme blue book traineeships. The traineeship is not as famous in the uk as it is elsewhere, but twice a year the commission takes on around 600 trainees from the eu as well as a few from non eu countries. Traineeship committee of the regions, brussels deadline. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their. Jul 31, 2017 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. Treaty on the functioning of the european union, articles 292, 153 and 166, dated the 10th march 2014, and a well. General context following the recommendation on a quality framework for traineeships adopted by the council of ministers of the european union ref. The general secretariat of the council offers traineeships for students, graduates and national officials. But then again, this would hardly be possible under the blue book programme, which applies a cap on noneu nationals at 1520 placements per fivemonth internship session.
On contacting them, the details of the traineeship are agreed upon. Consult the tax authorities in your country of residence regarding how and if your allowances will be taxed. You can make useful contacts and attend all sorts of events. The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books were used for recordkeeping by the parliament of the united kingdom. European commission bluebook trainee interview questions. It is a supranational authority that is both political and administrative. Mar 03, 2018 the european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions running twice a year for a period of 5 months, the scheme is open to university graduates from all over the world with a strong interest in translation and all things brussels. Your adviser is a staff member of the unit where you will be allocated to and has a similar role to a direct line manager. Please select the traineeship session of your interest. Capita is the first business accredited by the good business charter.
In alices words, this is what its like to work at the education, audiovisual and culture executive agency. Only 10% of the trainees may be nationals from countries beyond the eu and applicant countries, which makes the competition especially tough for ukrainians. Taking a traineeship known as a stage with one of the eu institutions is a great way to gain experience of working life in brussels and, for many, it can act as the launch pad to an eu career. Eeas european external action service european union external action. The virtual blue book is a database containing the cvs of all candidates who successfully pass both phases of the preselection.
Eeas and the citizen european union external action. One does learn a lot about functioning of the eu 3 opportunity to attend all sorts of. Registration for the march 2020 traineeship session at the european border and coast guard agency frontex is now open. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience in eu policymaking in a multicultural environment. Dear all, it is with great pleasure that i announce that this year i will be your senior eu careers ambassador to uk universities. Each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1,800 trainees.
The european commission features a set of characteristics that distinguish it from any other organisation in the world. European commission traineeships january 22, 2018 ceus career services office hosted alums anna dorottya zsoldos spp 17 and mara tissera luna spp 17 for an informative virtual career session on the european commission traineeship in which they are both participating. Twice a year, the commission offers 950 fivemonth paid, administrative or translation internships. Have a very good knowledge c level as per the common european framework of reference for languages of two eu official. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience in eu policymaking in. About the traineeship find out what a traineeship has to offer you.
You must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply. The grant does not fall under the special tax regulations that apply to eu civil servants. The traineeship is paid and provides a monthly grant of 1,100 euros and travel costs. The blue book traineeship scheme offers a paid internship of 5 months with the european commission or some executive bodies of the european institutions like the european external action service, starting on either 1st march or 1st october. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to.
Every year, around 25 000 people apply for a traineeship at the european parliament and 600 of them are selected. Traineeship agency for the cooperation of energy regulators acer, ljubljana. Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship. Europa traineeships office of the european commission. These traineeships are known as blue book traineeships, as this is. The european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions. This article is the second part of a series of interviews with european union eu interns who agreed to share their experience about their traineeship in the various eu institutions. Welcome to the blue book traineeship website twice a year, the commission offers 950 fivemonth paid, administrative or translation internships. I was given a significant level of responsibility from the early stages of my traineeship which helped me to immerse myself in the work of frontex. These traineeships are known as blue book traineeships, as this is the name of the database from which potential trainees are selected. I have also gained thorough knowledge of the work of the european union and its cooperation with eu member states and noneu countries in the area of freedom, security and justice. Commissioners swear an oath at the european court of justice in.
I was selected by the european fisheries control agency to undergo a fivemonth traineeship within their communication and governance department. Eu trainee bible march 2019 by brussels brief issuu. Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship share. You may still access your application by using our online system. Apply now for european commission graduate traineeship. The interview started straight away, with questions about my background, the topic of my thesis and a few traderelated questions. I would like to thank all eu trainees for their participation and their. Have you done an internship in another international organisation. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european external. The general secretariat of the council gsc offers around 100 paid traineeships a year to eu nationals who, by the. European commission paid traineeships advance africa. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship the european commission ec is an institution of the european union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the eu treaties and managing the daytoday business of the eu. The applications for the blue book traineeship are now open. Paid traineeships at the european commission open to university graduates worldwide.
Alice haggervaughan is a blue book stagiaire on the european commission traineeship. Only if you have a certificate or an official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3year degree will you be eligible to apply. Ana sousa, blue book trainee at the european economic and social committee. The traineeship programme, including the preselection. The european commission posts its trainee and contract vacancies through a. Capita has become the first business to be accredited by the good business charter, a new initiative developed in partnership with the confederation of british industry and trades union congress. Blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Katie low is an oxford graduate who is currently undertaking a traineeship at the european economic and social committee. Each year, the european commission offers two 5month, paid traineeships, open to university graduates from all over the world what does the traineeship offer. During my time, we were about 8000 applications for the winter traineeship for only 26 traineeship vacancies. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship ec. Exciting experience if you are interested in eu affairs.
It can be the case that you get forgotten in the database with all the other preselected applicants. Heres how shes found her first couple of months in brussels. One does learn a lot about functioning of the eu 3 opportunity to attend all sorts of interesting events. Insight into the processes and policies of the european institutions. Our experience as blue book trainees at the european commission. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship. With the aim of getting more knowledge about the functioning of the european union eu, i have conducted several interviews with eu interns who agreed to share their experience about their traineeship in different eu institutions. Traineeships at the general secretariat of the council. Projectprogramme officers and advisers eu executive agencies, brusselsluxembourg deadline. European commission blue book trainee salaries in brussels. Handson experience in a unique dynamic and challenging environment. Too many trainees are left on their own without real work to do 2 not related to traineeship, but brussels is just about.
Traineeship start in october march applicants who advance into the selection stage are listed in a database called expired the virtual blue book from qui european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Too many trainees are left on their own without real work to do 2 not related to traineeship, but brussels is just about making. Very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. Traineeships department of foreign affairs and trade. The process takes about 56 months and, as with all eu institutions, there is a huge number of applications. As for a applicant from non eu member states, it is very helpful. What does blue book traineeship in european commission offering. Jan 22, 2018 today, they are both partway through completing the european commission traineeship, a 5month program. Aug 30, 2019 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. I applied for a traineeship at the european commission and got into the bluebook.
In my role, i will be promoting the career and traineeship opportunities offered by eu institutions, but i will also be organising many career events in different universities. Blue book trainee salaries at european commission can range from 1,114 1,2. You may apply for a traineeship with the eu delegation if you are a national of an eu. The aim of euosha is to promote safer, healthier and more productive workplaces by providing the european institutions, the member states and those involved in health and safety at work.
Mar 17, 2020 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. What its really like to work for international organisations. Ad5 officials just over 1,000 per month with additional allowances. At the end of the traineeship, the traineeships office will provide a declaration of the total grant received. The typical european commission blue book trainee salary is 1,195. There are typically 600 trainees per session, with two sessions annually. The second in our series of eu careers case studies focuses on a british trainee in brussels. Jan 06, 2018 apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship the european commission ec is an institution of the european union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the eu treaties and managing the daytoday business of the eu.
The eeas has now changed the procedure for internships at the eu delegations. Applications for the september 2020 january 2021 traineeship period will be open from 17 february noon, brussels time to 16 march 2020 noon, brussels time. Each trainee is assigned to a unit within a dg or agency based on their interests, academic record and work experience. Actually, i was selected in the blue book now for the first step, and could you give us some suggestion for the second step, because i apply three dg, and should i contact both of them to let them know my interests in the traineeship in their dg. For those who are waiting for the eligibilitycheck results for the blue book traineeship, october session 2020. The european health insurance card ehic is accepted across the eu. Mar 14, 2018 the european agency for safety and health at work euosha is a decentralised agency of the european union, established in 1996 and based in bilbao spain. What you get out of the experience is largely up to you be proactive when it comes to asking for work tasks and attending various events. This estimate is based upon 28 european commission blue book trainee salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. What differs between the internship programme at europol and other international organisations.
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