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EU Career Workshop

Have you ever considered working for the European Union? Whether you're just curious about international careers or ready to apply, here is your chance to learn more about the career opportunities in and around the EU institutions!

AAU Innovate

Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø

  • 29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30

  • English

  • On location

AAU Innovate

Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø

29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30

English

On location

AAU Department of Politics and Society

EU Career Workshop

Have you ever considered working for the European Union? Whether you're just curious about international careers or ready to apply, here is your chance to learn more about the career opportunities in and around the EU institutions!

AAU Innovate

Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø

  • 29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30

  • English

  • On location

AAU Innovate

Thomas Manns Vej 25
Aalborg Ø

29.09.2025 09:00 - 13:30

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

9.30

Welcome and Introduction

Short talk about the relevance and opportunities of working for EU institutions or EU-related organisations 

09.30

10.45

Working as an EU civil servant

Concours (EPSO)

Blue Book Trainee in the EU-institutions

11.00

12.00

Working as a policy adviser

EP opportunities

Outside of the institutions (NGOs, interest groups, municipality offices, etc.)

12.00

13.30

Networking session with representatives (+ Sandwiches)

Including possibility of CV-checking at one of the stalls

12.15

12.30

Short presentations about other opportunities (Session 1)
  1. Working in finance: ECB and EIB
  2. Working as a diplomat: European External Action Service (EEAS)
  3. Working as a civil servant: Try out the Concours (EU recruitment exam)

12.30

12.45

Short presentations about other opportunities (Session 2)
  1. Working within the EU Court system
  2. Working as an expert: Agencies 

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