de Berlaymont J: Working for the EU - how to get in (2018)

From the publishers of The Ultimate EU Test Book this is the book for anyone wanting to know about the opportunities a career in the EU public administration can provide and the many different ways to get in'. It is also highly relevant to those already with temporary positions or internships who want to move their careers forward.  Full of insights and systematic, objective advice you can get nowhere else, Working for the EU: How to Get In explains:The wide range of positions in the EU institutions and agencies, in Brussels, Luxembourg and worldwideThe many types, advantages and disadvantages of permanent and temporary postsHow temporary posts can become stepping stones to permanent or very long-term jobsThe critical difference between being selected and being recruited and how recruitment really worksThe little-known alternatives to passing an open competitionThe value of stages and other types of traineeshipsThe crucial importance of being there' and building your networksWhy and how you should think strategically, keeping as many options open as possible Table of Contents 1.      So you want to work for the European Union?2.      The EU civil service: the permanent officials3.      Where do EU civil servants work?4.      Temporary staff: Temporary Agents and Contract Agents5.      Temporary staff: the other categories6.      Getting to Brussels7.      Getting a stage (traineeship/internship)8.      Narratives and networks9.      Getting in: climbing Mount Everest10.  The EPSO open competition: the classic South Col route11.  The North Col (internal competitions) and other routes12.  Trends and future prospects Author: Johannes de Berlaymont is the nom de plume of a widely experienced former EU insider.