EU Careers Ambassadors 2014/2015

Are you interested in

    • Finding out more about EU Career opportunities and promoting them to your fellow students?
    • Building a fantastic network across Europe?
    • Gaining work experience during your studies?
    • Developing your skills in public speaking, marketing and HR?
    • Receiving a full induction and coaching throughout the role?
    • Giving your CV extra clout with future employers?epso-logo

Role Description

  • Acting as a point of contact for students interested in EU Careers
  • Researching target groups and contacting university media
  • Setting up mailing lists and distributing information on EU Careers through the appropriate channels
  • Giving presentations, attending university careers events and finding interesting speakers
  • Completing monthly tasks and regularly reporting back on your activities
  • Managing and regularly monitoring a dedicated Facebook page / online presence

What’s in it for you?

  • A comprehensive induction and continuous coaching
  • A position of responsibility that will look great on your CV
  • Acquiring new skills highly valued by graduate employers
  • Great work experience in marketing, advertising, HR and communication
  • The possibility to network with students across Europe
  • Access to high ranking officials
  • A reference letter based on your performance

 Who the EU Institutions are looking for?

They are looking for motivated Ambassadors who want to promote the benefits of an EU Career.

  • You should possess the following competencies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Networking skills
  • Willingness to share and learn
  • Ability to adapt
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to deliver quality and results
  • Innovative and creative approach
  • Resilience

Minimum Requirements

  • Commit at least two hours a week to Ambassador role
  • Arrange or participate in a minimum of three EU Careers events presentations
  • Communicate on a regular basis with your EU Careers coordinator
  • Participate in all training offered
  • Keep a log of your activities and report back regularly

Outside of these minimum requirements it is really up to you to decide how much promotion you can fit in alongside your academic studies and how you promote EU Careers to your fellow students.

Eligibility

You must be

  • Available to take part in our compulsory training course in October 2014
  • Enrolled and present at the university for the duration of the Ambassador’s post (October 2014 – September 2015)
  • An EU citizen
  • Fluent in of the language of the country you are studying in
  • Able to communicate in English language (all correspondence with EPSO will be in English)

Application deadline: 12:00 Brussels time on Friday 23 May 2014

Read more and apply here.

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