AAU Department of Politics and Society
EU Career Workshop
AAU Innovate
Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø
29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30
: 25.09.2025
English
On location
AAU Innovate
Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø
29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30
: 25.09.2025
English
On location
AAU Department of Politics and Society
EU Career Workshop
AAU Innovate
Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø
29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30
: 25.09.2025English
On location
AAU Innovate
Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø
29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30
: 25.09.2025
English
On location
A career in the EU institutions offers a unique chance to work at the heart of Europe, shaping policies and decisions that impact over 400 million citizens across 27 member states. Whether you're passionate about public administration, law, economics, communication, or science, the EU offers a wide range of roles for professionals at all stages of their careers.
As Denmark takes the helm of the Council of the European Union in 2025, the focus is on building a secure, green, competitive, and inclusive Europe. This is your moment to connect with the EU’s evolving agenda and discover how your skills can contribute to shaping Europe’s future.
About the EU Career Workshop
This workshop will guide you through the exciting EU career paths, including:
- Traineeships
- Graduate programs
- Contract roles
- Permanent positions
During the day, you will get the chance to learn how to navigate the EPSO application process, hear from current EU professionals what it’s like to work for the EU, and get insider tips on how to stand out in the selection process.
Register now and take the first step toward an EU career!
Programme:
09.00
9.10
Welcome and Introduction
Casper Ristorp Thomsen, Counsellor at the Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU
09.10
10.20
Working as an EU civil servant
EU Job Opportunities and Selection Procedures
Amy Rockler, European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
Blue Book Trainee in the EU-institutions
Jonas Träger, former intern at the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
10.20
10.30
Break
10.30
11.00
Working as a Policy Adviser (EP)
EP Opportunities
Amanda Heitmann, previous press consultant for MEP Asger Christensen (V)
11.00
11.30
Why work for the EU?
Marie Bjerre, Danish Minister for European Affairs
11.30
12.00
Working as a Policy Adviser (Interest Groups)
Interest Representation
Mathias Lund Hostrup Larsen, current intern at AAU’s EU Office
12.00
13.30
Networking Session (+ Sandwich and drinks)
Including possibility of CV-check at one of the stalls by AAU Career
During this session, you can engage informally with the morning speakers and AAU Career to ask questions and network, and/or attend one or two of the short, subject-specific talks outlined below (e.g. law, business, international politics, or expert roles).
Participation is flexible, so you can choose what best fits your background and aspirations.
12.10
12.40
Presentations about other opportunities
- Working in Finance: European Central Bank and European Investment Bank
Søren Beier, Senior Advisor, Human Resources Department, ECB - Working as a diplomat: European External Action Service (EEAS)
Bolette Sørensen, former Junior Professional at the EEAS Delegation in Montenegro
Participation is flexible, so you can choose what best fits your background and aspirations.
12.40
13.10
Presentations about other opportunities
- Working within the EU Court system
Camilla Hornstrup Bengtsson, cand.jur., LL.M, European Court of Justice - Working as an expert: Agencies
Jonas Träger, former intern at the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
Participation is flexible, so you can choose what best fits your background and aspirations.
13.30
Programme ends
3 things you’ll get out of the event:
1.
Knowledge about EU job opportunities and application processes
2.
Insight into what it’s like working with EU politics and regulations
3.
Help directing your CV towards an EU career
Practicalities
We will serve sandwiches plus drinks at the event
Questions? Contact Anita Nissen at anissen@dps.aau.dk