Alice haggervaughan is a blue book stagiaire on the european commission traineeship. A limited number of places are also allocated to non eu nationals benefits. Free interview details posted anonymously by european commission interview candidates. There are typically 600 trainees per session, with two sessions annually. Traineeship scheme of the european commission wikipedia. From application to selection how does the process work. As for a applicant from non eu member states, it is very helpful. The traineeship programme, including the preselection, is managed by the traineeships office of. The interimaire earn about the double of a blue book trainee and are hired through temporary work agencies. The srb works closely with the nras, the european commission ec, the european central bank ecb, the european banking authority eba and national competent authorities ncas. The scheme is open to university graduates from all over the world with a strong interest in translation. The official traineeship scheme of the european commission is a traineeship programme. 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 official traineeship scheme of the european commission is a traineeship programme providing official inservice training with the european commission.
Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship. Blue book traineeship at the european commission behind. European commission march 2020 blue book traineeship. Management of traineeship eacea european commission. Dear madam, sir, i am writing this letter in order to apply for a traineeship at european commission directorate for enlargement for the period janjun 2014.
Each year the european commission offers 2 five months, paid traineeships, for 1,800 trainees. The group is only open to trainees who have successfully be offered a place through the bluebook for october 2018. Trainees work all over the european commissionservicesagencies mostly in brussels, but also in luxembourg and across the european union. Accident and health insurance can also be provided. A paid traineeship of 5 months with the european commission, starting on either 1st march or 1st october. 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.
It can be a good solution to have right after the traineeship, but it is still a temporary solution. Starting on march 1 or october 1, trainees gain handson. Our experience as blue book trainees at the european commission. Recruitment of blue book trainees privacy statement. European commission blue book trainee interview questions. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european external action. Hi, does anybody know which directorate general or european agency takes the greatest number of trainees. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship ec. Hi bruno, there is not needed to studywork previously in brussels in order to be accepted for the.
Application procedure traineeship european commission. Book the list of potential candidates for the upcoming traineeship session. The european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions. Selection and management of blue book trainees at the agency. In alices words, this is what its like to work at the education. On the other hand i am happy to get the chance to work for the ec. The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for blue book trainees at the european commission in the october 2018 session. As such, it will remain a free and comfortable forum for internal communication on any topic among trainees. May 11, 2017 behind the scenes of the traineeship at the european commission blue book traineeship session october 2016. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience in eu policymaking in a multicultural environment. European commission bluebook trainee interview questions. Romain from france european commission ec traineeship in the dg for economic and financial affairs in brussels. Become a trainee at the european commission through the blue book traineeship.
The srb works closely with the nras, the european commission ec, the european central. You might have more chance of doing interesting stuff relating to foreign policy in transport or fishing than in external relations or europeaid. Twice a year, the commission offers 950 fivemonth paid, administrative or translation internships. About the traineeship find out what a traineeship has to offer you. 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.
I was also given some information about what would be expected of me if i were to be accepted for the traineeship. The nationality counts a lot as there is a limited number of places per each eu country, plus some countries have more applicants than others. Applications for the european commission blue book traineeship have just opened in. Hi, does anybody know which directorate general or european agency takes the greatest. Dear madam, sir, i am writing this letter in order to apply for a traineeship at european commission directorate for. Approximately 2 500 candidates get into the blue book for every traineeship period, of whom around 600 are recruited as trainees. I am a years old, with interest in, having worked in that area of practice for the last years in. You will receive a monthly grant and reimbursement of travel expenses. Only if you have a certificate or official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3year degree, corresponding to a complete cycle, will you be eligible to apply. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european external. Motivation letter sample for eu commission traineeship. The forum for past, present and future ec trainees.
I have a diversified academic background as i graduated from three different universities. Applications now open for the european commission march 2020 blue book traineeship. European commission blue book 2018 traineeship program. The traineeship is paid and provides a monthly grant of 1,100 euros and travel costs. Hi everyone, i am applying to a specific traineeship offer at the european commission. My name is romain, i was born in france and raised in the pyrenees, close to the spanish border. My best tip is think laterally about the areas you want to work in. I also created a group on facebook european commission trainees 2009 summer stage for all those in a similar situation to join and share tips concerning varous areas like accomodation. European commission, 20120308 7 tips to find an eu job.
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. Khushbu from france european commission ec traineeship in the directorategeneral for competition dg for competition in brussels. Each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1800 trainees. A great opportunity for young people to get handson experience of eu policymaking. To support the funding and programmatic advocacy work of plan international eu office, both in relation to devco and echo, by sharing information and supporting coordination among plan international offices on eu funding related issues and raising plan internationals profile and visibility towards the eu institutions. Today, they are both partway through completing the european commission traineeship, a 5month program. The blue book refers to the traineeship programme of the european commission. Your request will be handled by the press office of the general secretariat of the council in accordance with the provisions of regulation ec no 452001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data.
February 4, 2019 applications are open for the european commission blue book traineeship program 2019. May 22, 2011 ec traineeship tips for a successful application. The european commission offers trainees a handson experience in eu policy making in a multicultural environment across the eu. August 31, 2018 applications for the european commission blue book traineeship program 2018 are now open. Ive just been accepted for a march 2009 traineeship position with eurostat in luxemburg and im desperately searching for accomodation in luxemburg.
I applied for a traineeship at the european commission and got into. Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship share. Commissioners swear an oath at the european court of justice in luxembourg, pledging to respect the treaties and to be. European commission paid traineeships program 2018 world.
Aug 09, 2017 our experience as blue book trainees at the european commission. Blue book traineeship 2020 with european commission fully. Bluebook traineeship at the european commission 2020. European commission blue book traineeship program 2019. Traineeships at the general secretariat of the council. The content of the job depends on the service you are assigned to, you may. European commission blue book 2018 traineeship program stipend available deadline. European commission eacea management of traineeship. Each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1,800 trainees. Feb 10, 2016 my best tip is think laterally about the areas you want to work in.
Jan 22, 2018 today, they are both partway through completing the european commission traineeship, a 5month program. 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. Trainees work all over the european commission, its services and agencies, mostly in brussels, but also in luxembourg and elsewhere across the european union. Personal data of preselected candidates are stored in a database virtual blue book, vbb under the responsibility of the traineeship office. You must have completed at least 3years of study with a university degree or equivalent to apply for a commission traineeship blue book. Mar 03, 2018 the european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions. Blue book traineeship european commission 2020 mladiinfo. It counts more when you are a noneu applicant as for this group is a limited places for all noneu applicants, so, the competition is much higher. Each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1,300 trainees.
Become a trainee at the european commission through the blue. The official page of the trainees committee of the european commission. What you learn in terms of skills your traineeship usually very niche might not be directly. The preselection of candidates for a traineeship is carried out exclusively by the european traineeship office directorate general education and culture. Good luck to everyone who applied for this session. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience of eu policy making in a multicultural environment. Applications for the european commission blue book. Aug 30, 2019 you must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply for a blue book traineeship. Blue book stagiaire 2 blue book traineeship 2 agent 1 policy analyst 1 java developer 1. You are still seen as an external worker to the ec and cannot have vacations during that period. Behind the scenes of the traineeship at the european commission blue book traineeship session october 2016. Which relevant tip do you have for the european commission. On contacting them, the details of the traineeship are agreed upon.
Jul 18, 2019 each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1,800 trainees. In alices words, this is what its like to work at the education, audiovisual and culture executive agency. Each year the european commission offers 2 five months, paid traineeships, for 1,300 trainees. All visa costs and medical fees will be reimbursed together with travel expenditures. Blue book traineeship at the european commission behind the. You must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply for a blue book traineeship. Barbara zak 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.