Opportunities in Europe

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The institutions and agencies of the European Union represent a unique career opportunity. Their work has a direct impact on daily life throughout the EU. It offers responsibility, variety and real intellectual appeal, as well as the social stimulus of working alongside colleagues from all over Europe. The UK government is keen to see more Britons working in the European Civil Service.

Further information can be found at EPSO website 

Careers in the EU:

Notice of Open Competition for Linguists: Translators and Interpreters

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has published a ‘Notice of Open Competition’ for European nationals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields of translation and interpretation in the EU institutions.

The competition for translators will be open to applications from 13 July until 12 August.

The competition for interpreters will be open to applications from 20 July until 19 August.

If you are educated to degree level, or equivalent, and have knowledge of the required European languages, then please see the attached notice and link below to EPSO’s website for full information about the competition and the application process.

http://europa.eu/epso/apply/index_en.htm

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For further information about the European competitions, please contact Marcia Mitchell: marcia.mitchell@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk