Stagiaires will have to leave the European Parliament soon and they are all thinking about the same thing: finding a Job!!! The European Parliament Stagiaires Association (EPSA), an association working for the needs and rights of EP stagiaires, organised a Job Conference in the EP so that they could have the keys to success. It was hosted by Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu on Wednesday 9 January. Ranging from tips when writing a CV to working conditions in Belgium, the conference listed the steps to be successful when on the job search.
TIPS
The CV:
- a personalized tool presenting your whole professional career
- a valorisation of useful elements related to the aimed function, enterprise or sector
It should not be generic (you should adapt it according to the job you’re applying for)
Start each sentence with an action word
It should be 1 page for an entry level position, 1 page if you have a lot of experience
It should have no spelling or grammar errors (you can ask a friend to check it)
In a pdf format
Europass CV is available here: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae
The Cover letter:
- adds value to your application
- your first and sometimes your only opportunity to grab an employer’s attention
- includes information or facts relating to your desired job or industry
- A tool to SELL YOURSELF
It is not a copy of your CV
In a PDF format
Read the job description carefully
LIVING AND WORKING IN BELGIUM
What you need to know if you plan to live and work in Belguim.
Brussels International Jobcenter (BIJOB)
- It is an international employment centre of theBrusselspublic employment service
Go on their website for more information : http://www.bijob.be/Accueil.aspx
The European Job Mobility Portal (EURES )
- It provides information on working in the EU. Includes job search facility, CV search , and career guidance
Go on their website for more information : www.eures.europa.eu/
Actiris
- It is the Brussels Region Public Employment Organisation
- It follows-up and assists jobseekers and supports employers for finding new collaborators.
Go on their website for more information : http://www.actiris.be/Pages/ActirisEn.htm
!!!! You need a registration number (to be registered with the commune) to access the services !!!!
What Salary to expect?
Check out: http://www.votresalaire.be/main
