EU Internships University of Manchester Careers Blog

EU Internships University of Manchester Careers Blog As Ive been looking at internships today, thought some of you might like a summary of internships (they call them Traineeships) offered by various European Union bodies. There are far more EU bodies than Id ever imagined (34 on this list of internships!), including many which I know would appeal to postgrads from a wide range of disciplines, including science and engineering, as well as social science and language postgrads. There is an EU Careers site with lots of useful info on different roles and levels. However, I did end up going round in circles looking for details of any current vacancies on the Traineeships page. Finally I realised that you had to look at the 2 page pdf Quick Guide to EU Traineeships to find clickable links to all the different institutions and agencies which had details of Traineeships on their own websites. The document does have a handy list of who recruits when for the main institutions, ie: European Commission European Parliament European External Action Service European Council Court of Justice Court of Auditors Economic and Social Committee Committee of the Regions European Ombudsman European Central Bank European Data Protection Supervisor It also gets you to the right pages to find out about traineeships at 23 other EU agencies and bodies, where many of the non-policy/admin/language traineeships are something for lots of postgrad specialists there. There do seem to be quite a few with closing dates of 1 December, so dont put this off or you may have to wait another year for your ideal internship. European Investment Bank European Law Enforcement Agency The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) The European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union EMCDDA, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training European Union Satellite Centre (EUSC) European Training Foundation The European Institute for Gender Equality European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) ECHA European Chemical Agency European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control The European Unions Judicial Cooperation Unit (EUROJUST) European Aviation Safety Agency Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union European Food Safety Authority Joint Research Centre European Medicines Agency European Maritime Safety Agency European Railway Agency I rather fancy the European Chemical Agency in Helsinki luckily the working language is English, as my Finnish only stretches to Moomin. However, be aware that you will normally need to offer another of the official EU languages in addition to English ie French or German. Click on the image to get a pdf with clickable links All Postgraduate Closing dates international jobs Internships work experience

Are you In Motion or Taking Action

Are you In Motion or Taking Action Super successful people tie together a series of assignments that stretch them and engage their capabilities; allowing them to advance to whatever level they want. We observe the super-successful master the capabilities to quickly onboard new assignments and make an early impact on their organization. All jobs are now roughly 2-3 year assignments. For example, say you’re 40 years old and your dream is a C level position. Between age 40 and 55 you have time for only 6 assignments to make your mark in your industry and get that promotion!   And this assumes you don’t have any breaks between assignments. Add to that, each assignment has three steps â€" Onboarding, Impact and Advancement â€" that need skillful execution over that 2-3 years.   The challenge is that in each step there is so much to learn and accomplish that people who don’t systematically go about managing themselves will stumble on one or more of them.   I’ll be going into these three steps in more detail in another post … we call them The Career LifeCycle. Today, I want to introduce you to a great resource and writer, James Clear. You can read his recent writing below with my highlights One key reason people don’t accelerate their way through an assignment is not making the distinction between Motion and Action. There is a common mistake that often happens to smart people â€" in many cases, without you ever realizing it. The mistake has to do with the difference between being in motion and taking action. They sound similar, but they’re not the same. Motion is when you’re busy doing something, but that task will never produce an outcome by itself. Action, on the other hand, is the type of behavior that will get you a result. You can find the source James Clear article here The Mistake Smart People Make: Being In Motion vs. Taking Action by James Clear Read this on JamesClear.com There is a common mistake that often happens to smart people â€" in many cases, without you ever realizing it. The mistake has to do with the difference between being in motion and taking action. They sound similar, but they’re not the same. Here’s the deal… Motion vs. Action Motion is when you’re busy doing something, but that task will never produce an outcome by itself. Action, on the other hand, is the type of behavior that will get you a result. [1] Here are some examples… If I outline 20 ideas for articles I want to write, that’s motion. If I actually write and publish an article, that’s action. If I email 10 new leads for my business and start conversations with them, that’s motion. If they actually buy something and turn into a customer, that’s action. If I search for a better diet plan and read a few books on the topic, that’s motion. If I actually eat a healthy meal, that’s action. If I go to the gym and ask about getting a personal trainer, that’s motion. If I actually step under the bar and start squatting, that’s action. If I study for a test or prepare for a research project, that’s motion. If I actually take the test or write my research paper, that’s action. Sometimes motion is good because it allows you to prepare and strategize and learn. But motion will never â€" by itself â€" lead to the result you are looking to achieve. It doesn’t matter how many times you go talk to the personal trainer, that motion will never get you in shape. Only the action of working out will get you the result you’re looking to achieve. Why Smart People Find Themselves in Motion If motion doesn’t lead to results, why do we do it? Sometimes we do it because we actually need to plan or learn more. But more often than not, we do it because motion allows us to feel like were making progress without running the risk of failure. Most of us are experts at avoiding criticism. It doesn’t feel good to fail or to be judged publicly, so we tend to avoid situations where that might happen. And thats the biggest reason why you slip into motion rather than taking action: you want to delay failure. Yes, Id like to get in shape.?But, I don’t want to look stupid in the gym, so I’ll just talk to the trainer about their rates instead. Yes, Id like to land more clients for my business.?But, if I ask for the sale, I might get turned down. So maybe I should just email 10 potential clients instead. Yes, Id like to lose weight.?But, I dont want to be the weird one who eats healthy at lunch. So maybe I should just plan some healthy meals when I get home instead. Its very easy to do these things and convince yourself that youre still moving in the right direction. “I’ve got conversations going with 4 potential clients right now. This is good. We’re moving in the right direction.” “I brainstormed some ideas for that book I want to write. This is coming together.” Motion makes you feel like you’re getting things done. But really, you’re just preparing to get something done. And when preparation becomes a form of procrastination, you need to change something. Ideas for Taking Action I’m sure there are many strategies for taking action, but I can think of two that have worked for me. 1.Set a schedule for your actions. Every Monday and every Thursday, I write a new article and publish it to the world. It’s just what happens on those days. It’s my schedule. I love Mondays and Thursdays because I know that I will always produce something on those days. Ill get a result. That’s a good feeling. For weightlifting, I train on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. That’s the schedule every week. I’m not planning workout exercises. I’m not researching workout programs. I’m simply working out. Action, not motion. For onâ€"going goals and lifestyle changes, I think this is the best approach. Set a schedule for your actions and stick to it. 2. Pick a date to shift you from motion to action. For some goals, setting a daily or weekly schedule doesn’t work as well. This is the case if you’re doing something that is only going to happen once: like releasing your new book, or launching a new product, or taking a big exam, or submitting a major project. These things require some planning up front (motion). They also require plenty of action to complete them. For example, you could set a schedule each week to write each chapter of your book. But for the book launch itself, you could spend weeks or months planning different venues, locations, and so on. In a situation like this, I find that it’s best to simply pick a date. Put something on the calendar. Make it public. This is when X is happening. For big projects or oneâ€"time goals, I think this is the best approach. Force yourself out of motion and into action by setting a hard deadline. Choose Action “Never mistake activity for achievement.” â€"John Wooden “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” â€"Winston Churchill Motion will never produce a final result. Action will. When you’re in motion, you’re planning and strategizing and learning. Those are all good things, but they don’t produce a result. Are you doing something? Or are you just preparing to do it? Are you in motion? Or are you taking action?

The Apprentice Spoof Video We Have All Been Waiting For

The Apprentice Spoof Video We Have All Been Waiting For Jobsite UK has created an apprentice spoof video of the hit TV show The Apprentice. And, to be honest, it is not far off from what a lot of us in the careers industry think about whilst watching the introductions. Weird introductions about how arrogant one is and some blatant exaggerations are not uncommon to hear in The Apprentice from the wannabe apprentices. One of the sentences below is from The Apprentice show can you guess which one? I am the Asian sensation; go in and get the job done, boom! I am like hurricane when I move forward, people move backwards  [Click to tweet] In business, I am like a baboon; you dont open the cage, I get angrystart throwing faeces around Give a woman a position of power and they go fucking doolally. All of a sudden they think theyre Adolf flamin Hitler. Jobsite UK, by creating this video, has given us all something to cheer us up. As  Sophie Relf, Jobsite’s Marketing Director highlights in the video gaining a competitive advantage in business isn’t always as it seems on TV. Jobsite has launched The Advantage competition which you can take part in.  The prize  includes: One-to-one career coaching from experts Specially tailored advice from recruiters Bespoke interview training A CV and social media makeover A complete new wardrobe for your interview P.s. Out of the four sentences, only the 4th one was said in The Apprentice; the rest are gems from the apprentice spoof video. 10

Pros and Cons of Choosing IT as Your Career

Pros and Cons of Choosing IT as Your Career Information technology is the study/use of computers for storing, retrieving, transmitting, and manipulating data. Those who are enthusiastic about technology and who choose to specialize in it are often termed as “tech junkies” or simply “techies”.There are many fields one can specialize in under IT such as programming, networking, system support, and technical support, telecom and game development.evalBefore internet became a global phenomenon, IT specialists and techies had jobs with nominal pays. However, the tables have turned with the recent advancements in technology.Techies now surely have high paying jobs and are high in demand, making IT a competitive and a highly paid career choice. With the new-found glory IT has achieved, you must be wondering if it would be a wise decision to pursue a career in it?Here are some pros and cons to help you make your decision.PROS1. Better pay and better jobsevalEvery job and designation pays differently. However, according to Dice Salary Survey 2015, it is common for IT employees to get a salary that is much higher salary than their peers.Due to increasing demand and considerably low supply of IT professionals, they are being paid a high salary in corporate, government as well as freelance positions.2. Wide range of industriesIn today’s time and age, every business needs technology professionals and consultants. Beauty, FMCG, hospitality, automobile industry, ecommerce â€" all need technology to operate optimally. With such a wide variety of industries to choose from, techies can easily opt for any industry they want.Switching industries is also relatively easy for IT professionals as their work is not dependent on any industry but on computers and systems.evalSome companies also outsource their software and technology needs. Hence, you can also find a job in companies offering managed IT solutions to other businesses.3. GrowthEven now the full potential of technology has not been unearthed. There are many more ways in which technology can be used to assist people and businesses. With more technological advancements to be seen in times to come, IT professionals can find more areas of interest to specialize in.There will be new jobs, new opportunities, new findings regarding technology; all of which will help those already in this career grow further.4. Self-worthIT services are recognized and needed by every department in a company. An IT professional handles delicate organization systems efficiently and a small slack in the job can affect the entire business.evalCan you imagine what would happen if your network server was down the whole day at work and there was no back-up server for support?The entire company will have to face the repercussions and the techies will be immediately required to rescue the company from this crisis. Hence, the work of an IT professional is crucial for the day to day operations of a business.Moreover, since software, hardware and networks need to be updat ed on a regular basis, a career in IT requires you to always keep learning to keep yourself up-to-date with the recent developments. This may sound like hard work but it is also extremely satisfying to regularly learn new things and attend diverse workshops on IT developments.CONS1. Irrelevant complains and requestsevalNot everyone understands technology and, thus, people may assume that your job description covers various things which in reality it does not. Hence, you will often be bombarded with requests and complains regarding issues with the internet, software, laptop speed, etc. which is quite annoying.People are often so clueless about technology that you may be called to connect the internet on a laptop or find out why a laptop is not working when in fact it has run out of battery. These common sense requests and complaints can often get frustrating.2. Hard career to explainPeople who are not associated to this field are not aware of technology related jobs. For the world, y ou may be an IT professional when in fact there are many branches to IT such as programming, development, cyber security, network administration, desktop support, system admins and many more. To group all these specializations under a single category is unfair and also frustrating.3. Odd hoursIT related jobs often have odd and long hours. If a system crashes at work, you may be required to pull an all nighter with your team to get it back up by morning. This means late sittings at work with no sleep or rest the entire day.4. Screen timeTechies are always found glued to their laptop screens. This puts them at a high health risk of stooped posture, weak eye sight and weight gain. Moreover, too much screen time makes one irritable too.5. PressureIT is a highly stressful job. Be it tight deadlines for delivering services, a system break down at work, or pressure to stay abreast with all the latest information about technology; It is hard to always be studying or be on call for system cr ashes.evalA career is with you for life. Before opting for IT or any other career for that matter, take some time out to consider your passions, likes and dislikes.Choose a career where your heart and interest lies. You can only attain the benefits from any career if you are really passionate about it. If you are not really interested in IT and just want to opt for it because of your friends or societal pressure, you may not achieve the growth someone else with a passion for the field may achieve.

Confessions of a Lapsed Diagnosed Dyslexic - CareerEnlightenment.com

The Grist for the MillBecause I was unable to understand anything written, I was forced to perceive context based on social factors. I learned early on that most conversations could be understood with just a few simple questions. An internal logic could be extracted. This change in cognitive ability forced me to accept that many of the limiting beliefs in our lives may have once been true, but are no longer relevant. I also learned that in no time, I could draw conclusions about the educational material just as well as someone who had read the book. I kept pace in many class discussions with this skill alone.This resourcefulness is perhaps one of my biggest assets. I can walk into any new situation and quickly ascertain context and then, thereby, content. This skill has made me quite technically adept and an early adopter of many new applications and tools.Ive been told I have an intuition about people. For example, at networking events, I seem to just know who I need to meet and int roduce myself to. I have great success at finding the right people to talk to in a room, because most people I have met have become friends and allies in my life rather than just more business cards for the pile.These are just a few of the assets that I believe have come from these early experiences.Join the ClubI believe that Dyslexia and other learning issues have a great deal to do with the rate of neuro development, from childhood to adulthood. This change in cognitive ability has forced me to accept that many of the limiting beliefs in our lives may have once been true, but are no longer relevant.For example, Math and Language were two areas impossible for me to understand as a child. I took three years of Spanish in high school and never learned a thing.In rebellion, I decided to join a one-year language intensive program in Kathmandu, Nepal, during my junior year in college.After a year of home-stay and four hours of language study per day, I was fluent in Tibetan. Despite wh at the psychologists said and the difference in age and motivation was perhaps the largest factor. But I proved that my belief, Ill never learn another language needed to be discarded. What other beliefs needed to be discarded?This is a journey many successful dyslexics have gone through. John Chambers, probably the most influential CEO in the world, cannot read successfully. Anything more than a page gives him a migraine, so the mythology goes. So his executives either send him video or written 1-page briefs. John says his ability to communicate well stems from compensating for so many other things that he couldnt do well.Thomas Edison was alleged to have not finished high school. His skill was in organizing teams of engineers.No, Not That Club!Ok, I am NOT comparing myself to these icons. The club Im referring to is just the human club. Everyone has weaknesses, troubles or histories that they wish would go away. Many people are troubled with things about themselves every single d ay, things beyond their control, which make them feel unworthy.Even the writing of this small story has taxed everything inside of me to make sure my spelling is okay. And even now, Im sure Ive missed errors.So here is the nugget. Whatever your weakness is, embrace it. Find the lesson in it. Look for the patterns that it has caused in your life and find the blessing those patterns have bestowed upon you.

Our Uniquity Facebook Party is today! - When I Grow Up

Our Uniquity Facebook Party is today! - When I Grow Up Last week was our first Facebook Friday Party, where Jess + I met about 30 friends, new and old, to talk Enthusiasm. We shared our Big Likes (including what were embarrassed to admit!), our enthusiasm-building playlists, the difference in Enthusiasm for Introverts and Extroverts, what keeps our Enthusiasm hidden, whether Enthusiasm is inherently a part of itI could go on, but Id rather ya head here for the transcript instead. ?? Jess I will be back on Facebook again at 9:30a Pacific/12:30p Eastern today to talk about this weeks topic: Uniquity! You can find the details join/share the event on Facebook right here. Its such a fab way to wrap up the week. We hope youll join us!

Resume Writing - How To Change The Job Title From Full Time To Per Diem

Resume Writing - How To Change The Job Title From Full Time To Per DiemAn applicant with a resume that covers multiple positions can often be contacted by an employer for a position as per the current changes to the employment laws. The applicant has to give a formal letter detailing the reasons for applying for the different jobs. Most of the applicants want to change the employment status from full time to per Diem.A job title change for the per Diem job may sound like a joke. But, there are several situations when it is very possible. The person has an excellent and perfect resume to demonstrate his skills and experience. If the person wants to change the job title from full time to per Diem then the salary can be less in the case of the per Diem job.But, the job is still a full time position and the person should show his abilities in the job description. The employer may ask for examples to convince the applicant that he has not neglected the previous job description. However, i n such a case the applicant may feel confused and may not have a clear idea of what needs to be done.Generally, the salary varies according to the job that is given. If the person has the right qualification and experience the applicant can sometimes get the required salary. It depends on the position and the salary that are being offered.If the person does not have the required skills and experience for the per Diem job then the job can be changed to a part time or other position. However, the person should be given another opportunity to prove his worth. If the person has been hired on the basis of a letter from an employer then the new employer can ask the applicant to change the job title from full time to per Diem. However, the applicant must not have to leave the job immediately.When the person has to take up a new job, the applicant has to make sure that his letters do not contain false statements that the applicant does not have the relevant skills. If he has made a mistake in the resume then the employer can be certain about the accuracy of the resume.The employer will be able to find out the truth about the applicant if the person makes any changes in the resume. The application letter that is written can be falsified. It is important that the applicant is not dishonest and do not make any false statements in the resume.