working in europe
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Presentation given by EURES at CDEC, University of Sussex, on 24th February 2009TRANSCRIPT
EURES and Jobcentre PlusWorking in Europe
Introduction
• Why work abroad? • EURES Service
- help finding a job
- advice about living abroad• Qualifications• Working for EU institutions
Why work abroad?
• Improve language skills
• Gain professional experience
• Find ideal job
• Free mobility in EU
What is EURES?
A network of Public Employment Services (PES) and partners within the European Economic Area (EEA) – Jobcentre Plus is part of the EURES network
Over 700 specially trained advisers (EURES advisers) throughout the EEA
There are 20 EURES advisers in the UK, at least one per region, with 2 in the South East
A database of vacancies and information
htttp://eures.europa.eu
EURES Advisers in EU
• Jobseekers can contact advisers in other member states directly for more information
• Contact details for advisers on EURES website
• Local knowledge of labour market and living and working conditions
• CV Advice
The European Job Mobility Portal
• www.eures.europa.eu
• Information on EURES and a labour market overview
• Living and working conditions in each EEA country
• Job-search and CV On-line service
• Search for learning opportunities http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/
The European Job Mobility Portal
Qualifications and degrees
Qualifications can differ in each European country
Some qualifications are recognised across Europe
Some professional people must apply for recognition
The National Academic Recognition Information Centre, NARIC can compare your qualifications. You will need to pay for this service.
www.naric.org.uk
Working for a European Institution
• Necessary to speak another EU language• Vacancies can be found on EURES
website• European Personnel Selection Office
(EPSO) http://europa.eu.int/epso• Involve written tests• Consider all institutions eg European
Central Bank, European Commission
