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Trainee - Council of the EU Media Monitoring Department
"What would I recommend to Irish graduates considering applying for an EU traineeship? Don’t be put off by the application form. Just do it." Aileen Donegan, Trainee - Council of the EU Media Monitoring department. I studied English and Philosophy in NUI Maynooth and, after graduating
Economic Analyst - European Commission
"I suggest you speak to as many people as possible beforehand to learn how the process works and what skills and competencies the EU places an emphasis on." Alan Monks, Economic Analyst - European Commission I undertook a BA in European Business in Dublin City University and subsequently an
Seconded National Expert - European Commission
"The great thing about working in innovation is that the field is wide open and seeking out new things is very much encouraged." Ciara Phelan, Seconded National Expert - European Commission. I studied maths and economics in University. After graduating in 2007, I joined the civil service and took
Communications Consultant - European Commission
"The EU needs ‘digital natives’ – millennials who can help the EU click, copy and code its way to a more digital existence." Ian McCafferty, Communications Consultant - European Commission. After completing a BA in English and History at University College Dublin, I worked as a volunteer with
Trainee - European Commission
"Working in an exciting public affairs environment, I got a great insight into European institutions and procedures." Róisín Carlos, Trainee - European Commission I completed a BA in politics and history in University College Dublin. European politics was a passionate interest and motivated my choice
Policy Assistant - European Personnel Selection Office
"I used to be very self-conscious about speaking French, but then I realised my colleagues didn't notice my errors, they just wanted to understand, and that their English is not perfect either." Sarah Rooney, Policy Assistant - European Personnel Selection Office. I studied Mathematics as an
Policy Officer - European Commission / EU Civil Service
"It is a great honour to contribute to this historic process and to serve the interests of over 500 million EU citizens." Grace Bolton, Policy Officer - European Commission / EU Civil Service. When I was a teenager, Ireland held a series of referenda on EU treaties. While following
European Parliament Trainee
"I wanted to gain experience within an international organisation and experience within an EU institution is an ideal way to achieve this." Torlach Grant, European Parliament Trainee I studied for a BA in Contemporary Culture and Society at Dublin City University. Following this, I completed an MSc