European Commission Blue Book Paid Traineeships 2023 For International Applicants
Host Country
EU MEMBER STATES
Deadline:
31 JANUARY 2023
Target audience
BOTH EU AND NO-EU NATIONALS
Program Overview
The European Commission proposes 2 types of traineeship: an Administrative Traineeship or a Translation Traineeship with the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT). There is no age limit for participating in the traineeships program.
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The traineeship program is open to all eligible candidates whatever their citizenship, regardless of their sex, race, color, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Trainees work all over the European Commission, its services and agencies, mostly in Brussels, but also in Luxembourg and elsewhere across the European Union.
Subsequent career opportunities may vary between these different entities.
The nature of your work will depend on the service you are assigned to.
You may, for example, work in the field of competition law, human resources, environmental policy, translation, etc.
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Who can apply?
Subject to eligibility criteria, the traineeship is open to all EU citizens, regardless of age. A limited number of places are also allocated to non-EU nationals.
The traineeship programme is open to university graduates who:
- have completed a standard 3-year higher education degree (minimum EQF 6 level), corresponding to a complete Bachelor’s cycle, or equivalent.
Only if you have a certificate or official confirmation from your university that you have such a degree will you be eligible to apply. You will have to provide the following documents: diplomas or certificates with final grades clearly indicated, and proof of minimum EQF 6 level.
- have no prior work experience of any kind, in excess of 6 weeks in any EU institution, body or agency, delegation, with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), or Advocates General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (EUCJ)
- have a very good knowledge of languages. For the administrative traineeship – you must have a very good knowledge of two EU official languages, one of which must be a working language: English, French or German.
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For non-EU nationals, only one procedural language is required at C1 or C2 level.
- For the translation traineeship in the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) – you must be able to translate into your main/target language (normally your mother tongue), from two other official EU languages (‘source languages’*).:
- your main/target language must be one of the official EU languages
- your first source language for translation must be a working language of the EU: English, French or German
- your second source language can be any of the official EU languages with at least B2-level proficiency
No points are awarded for the mother tongue and, therefore, no evidence of this is required.
If you have more than one mother tongue and wish to receive points for them, you can declare these in the ‘Other languages’ section of the application provided you can supply appropriate written evidence of this.
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Additional points are given for:
- work experience
- international profile demonstrated through education, work or volunteering experience abroad, and aptitude to work in an international environment
- rare fields of study
If you are not selected you will have to submit your application again. The same process will apply each time but without guarantee that you will make it to the final stage.
You can declare all types of work experience, also holiday or student jobs, as well as jobs carried out on a casual basis only (e.g. in the evening, over the week-end, etc.).
The system allows you to indicate up to five work experiences. Start with the longest one and put the following ones in the descending order of their duration.
If you have more, select the most relevant ones. Full-time volunteering activities or civic service may count as work experience and shall be supported by the same kind of proof as latter.
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What does a trainee’s daily work consist of?
- Attending and organising meetings, working groups, and public hearings
- Researching, drafting and editing documentation – including reports and consultations
- Answering citizens’ inquiries
- Supporting the management of projects
- Translating, revising translations or researching terminology
What do they expect from you?
- An open-minded approach to European issues
- An interest in learning about the Commission’s working methods
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
- To contribute to the Commission’s daily work from a fresh perspective
- A proactive attitude
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How to Apply
The application procedure consists of three steps:
- Create a EU Login account or login with an existing one
- Complete and submit the application form along with your supporting documents
- If successful, you will be invited to check the openings published on VBB portal and apply for a chosen traineeship post.
To apply CLICK HERE. Also visitEuropean Commission Blue Book Traineeships FAQs.
Closing date
Registration will close on 31 January 2023, 12:00pm (midday, CET).
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