Consultancies, Lobby companies

• Brussels representations of international networks and smaller consultancies
• Law firms and consultancies specialised in EU affairs, competition law, regulatory affairs
• Consumer affairs, environmental lobbies, health policy advocacies and others

Trade associations, Industry representations, NGOs

• Trade associations of car manufacturers, sugar producers, chemical companies
• Representatives of pharmaceutical industries, construction companies and others
• Human rights advocacies, animal protection activists, religious groups

Diplomatic bodies, Governments

• Permanent Representations of EU and 3rd countries in Brussels, Assistant to EP Members
• UN, WTO, EFTA offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and elsewhere
• EU Agencies around Europe, Council of Europe, international bodies

• Determine your own profile: what is your real motivation?
• Which EU policies, areas, issues are you most interested in? Know your priorities!
• What is your qualification? Diploma, language skills, "soft" skills? Which job would suit it best?
• How much do you want to earn at least? Is a traineeship position good for you? Or a senior executive post?
• Keep an eye on vacancies: only apply for those that suit the above criteria!
• Make sure you do research on the company you apply for: don't just send out unsolicited e-mails!
• The most important in your cover letter is to be relevant: how can you contribute to the employer's success?
• Find out the best way to present your CV, background, job history, language knowledged and others