How competitive are EU traineeships?
How competitive are EU traineeships?
Most trainees come from Italy (73), and 44 recruits are non-EU citizens. Compared to this, two years later, in October 2013, the number of applicants had increased to a total of 14 028, with an average success rate of just under 5%. October 2015 has been the most competitive session yet, with 24 690 applicants.
What is Blue Book traineeship?
Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies. The traineeships at the European Commission (Blue Book Traineeships) are a great opportunity to gain experience in a field of choice, while working in an international workplace in contact with policy makers.
How do I get a EU traineeship?
Applicants must have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma (awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by Member States’ Authorities), when the normal period of university education is three years or more.
Is traineeship allowance taxable?
You are not required to pay any tax on the trainee allowance. They are not considered self-employed so there are no CPF contribution requirements.
What is translation traineeship in EU?
The European Parliament offers paid traineeships for a period of 5 months. Trainees can expand their translation and linguistic skills, or gain experience in IT, administration, planning or communication, all while learning more about the activities of the European Parliament.
Where do trainees work in the European Commission?
About the traineeship Trainees work all over the European Commission, its services and agencies, mostly in Brussels, but also in Luxembourg and elsewhere across the European Union. The nature of your work will depend on the service you are assigned to.
How often do you get paid for a traineeship?
Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies, which have signed a Service Level Agreement with DG EAC/the Commission. Subsequent career opportunities may vary between these different entities. © iStock/BlackJack3D, 2020.
What are the languages of the European Commission?
This site is available in English, French and German – the three working languages of the European Commission. This is your opportunity to speak up, to say what kind of Europe you want to live in, to help shape our future.
