Your EU Career Questions Answered: Jobs, Tips, and Social Media Insights

In this episode, Sevim Aktas answers your top questions about the EU—from jobs and career advice to time management and building a social media platform on climate and energy. 🌍✨

Perfect for Brussels newbies, EU job seekers, and anyone curious about how EU institutions work.

Key Takeaways:

👉🏽 Jobs in EU Institutions – Application tips for EU and non-EU citizens, including Blue Book traineeships and NGO roles.
👉🏽 Education and Skills for Policymaking – Top fields like AI and sustainability and top universities for relevant studies.
👉🏽 Building a Digital Platform – How Sevim grew her Instagram into a go-to source for EU climate updates.
👉🏽 Brussels Networking Advice – Recommendations for events, communities, and professional growth strategies.
👉🏽 Practical Tips for EU Careers – From time management to maintaining curiosity and asking the right questions.

Chapters:

• 00:00:01 – EU Employment Opportunities and Requirements
• 00:03:03 – Education and Career Development in EU Policy
• 00:09:27 – Personal Experience with Social Media Platform
• 00:25:24 – Brussels Networking and Professional Development
• 00:28:48 – Tips for EU Institution Newcomers

Links:
🔗 EU Career Opportunities: europa.eu/jobs
🔗 Recommended Networks: Brussels New Generation and Global Shapers.
🔗 Find All Links & Resources Mentioned: Q&A Links and Resources

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The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Commission.

This podcast was edited by Puck Wagemaker.