Working in Europe
trainee solicitor, secondment to Brussels
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With barriers melting away there are more and more opportunities to work in Europe. Whether you want to progress your career or try something new, you'll find an opportunity in Europe.
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Candidates who impress are those who make connections between their own needs, skills and beliefs and those of the organisation to which they’re applying. This is as true of a manager in an engineering firm as it is of a partner in a large, commercial law firm.
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Shona Connolly, a supply chain graduate with ICI, speaks about the benefits of working in a multicultural work environment.
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Lennart Svensson, a graduate software engineer with Symbian Ltd, speaks about the benefits of working in a multicultural work environment.
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Clara Bruasse, a procurement leader with Valeo Latches European Division, speaks about the benefits of working in a multicultural work environment.
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Knowing that you are the best candidate for the position is not enough – you need to prove it at the application and interview stages by providing evidence of how your talents and experience confidently translates to the advertised position.
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Emma Davidson, analyst and associate recruiter, Bank of America (London, Europe), offers her expertise on making applications.
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Real business experience will vastly improve our prospects with European employers.
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Fang Guo, a finance, international economics and management graduate, speaks about her internship with Merrill Lynch International.
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Academic and professional qualifications vary from country to country, making it increasingly difficult for European employers to gauge the relevance of international job-hunters' skills and experience. There are a number of easy ways though to make your qualifications internationally recognisable - and make you a top candidate.
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Producing a carefully tailored country-specific CV or application will ensure you make it through the initial application stages.
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Studying for a postgraduate qualification in Europe will give you an awareness of international issues and diversity: in the global labour market this is highly advantageous.
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The Italians place an emphasis on quality over quantity, making living standards high.
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Studying for a masters in European business
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Studying for an MBA in Ireland
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Enjoy a very high standard of living and a modest culture.
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The favourable tax conditions have attracted a large number of multinational companies.
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The cost of living is cheaper than in the countries of Western Europe.
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Deciding which area/sector you’d like to work in is an important step in the
European job-hunting process.
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Experience the diverse culture of the largest country in the world.
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You’ll find low unemployment rates and comparatively high salaries.
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There’s a high emphasis on personal interaction between colleagues and clients.
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If you're thinking of living and working abroad, then look no further than Europe. The 27 countries that make up the European Union offer fantastic multicultural and cross-border career opportunties for graduates keen to have an international career. The only big decision graduates have when thinking about working in Europe is which country to choose...
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The UK has one of the strongest economies and graduate vacancies are on the rise.
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Belgium’s location makes it a natural commercial crossroads in Europe.
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A remarkable growth in the services sector has helped keep unemployment low.
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Specialist skills and an open-minded approach to flexible teamworking are key assets.
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The main employment opportunities are in the service sectors.
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The single currency has strengthened career opportunities and started a movement towards creating a single integrated European financial market - forecasts for graduate intake continue to grow.
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Michael Spencer, the founder of ICAP (the world’s largest interdealer broker), offers his advice on working in banking and financial services.
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The rights of Spanish workers are heavily protected from exploitation.
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The national health service is rated one of the best in the world.
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Built environment professionals are in demand across the continent.
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Strong business relationships drive commerce.
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This sector continues to boom and offers fantastic career prospects.
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The working culture is one of the friendliest in Europe.
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A shortage of engineering skills across Europe is good news for graduates.
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IT is an integral part of everyday life and opportunities span the globe.
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A permanent job as a lawyer in Europe may be hard to attain, especially in the early stages of your career. However, there are options that will allow you to spend time there in a professional role.
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Innovation is the lifeblood and the driving force of the pharmaceutical industry, as well as being key to any improvement in medical care.
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Retail and consumer goods is a hugely profitable market in Europe and has seen unprecedented growth. The retail industry is an exciting place to work as it is constantly being challenged by consumers to meet their needs: read on to find out more about the latest trends.
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Jamal Afakir, a consultant with Atoz, speaks about the benefits of working in a multicultural work environment.
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Looking for a traineeship or a stage with a European institution? There are lots of options, including paid internships with the European Parliament in Brussels and traineeships with the European Court of Justice if you're a law or political science graduate.
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