Inside EU Careers
Inside EU Careers
Podcast Description
🎙️ Welcome to "Inside EU Careers" - where careers, purpose, and sustainability meet. 🌍✨
Join Sevim Aktas, Policy Officer at DG CLIMA and founder of Inside EU - Climate & Careers, as she chats with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers about navigating impactful careers. 💼🌱
Whether you’re launching your career, pivoting paths, or looking for inspiration, this podcast brings actionable tips, real stories, and insider insights to help you grow and make a difference. 🚀
🎧 Hit play and let’s explore what’s possible - together.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers diverse topics centered on careers in the European Union, sustainability, and personal development. Episodes feature discussions on navigating the EU recruitment process, mastering EPSO exams, innovative political campaigning, and insights on leadership in climate policy. Specific episode examples include tips for succeeding in EU employment, effective speechwriting for political leaders, and practical career advice from experienced EU policymakers.
🎙️ Welcome to “Inside EU Careers” – where careers, purpose, and sustainability meet. 🌍✨
Join Sevim Aktas, Policy Officer at DG CLIMA and founder of Inside EU – Climate & Careers, as she chats with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers about navigating impactful careers. 💼🌱
Whether you’re launching your career, pivoting paths, or looking for inspiration, this podcast brings actionable tips, real stories, and insider insights to help you grow and make a difference. 🚀
🎧 Hit play and let’s explore what’s possible – together.
With nearly 30 years of EU experience, Mina shares her journey from translator to Director of the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO). As she nears the end of her five-year mandate, she has valuable insights into the EU selection process, EPSO’s role and the essential skills for today’s civil servants — along with plenty of practical tips.
Key takeaways:
👉🏽 Navigating EU Recruitment – Minna shares insights on EPSO’s evolving selection process, including the shift to remote testing and reduced processing times.
👉🏽 Essential Skills for Success – Adaptability, resilience and critical thinking are crucial for aspiring EU civil servants.
👉🏽 The Road to Success – On average, candidates attempt five competitions before securing a position — thorough preparation is key.
👉🏽 Meaningful Work in the EU – A career in EU institutions offers opportunities to shape policies and make a real impact.
Chapters:
00:43 – Introduction and Background of EPSO Director Minna Vuorio
02:16 – Key Competencies and Values for EU Civil Servants
08:15 – Overview of EPSO and Competition Process Changes
13:27 – Preparation and Competency Framework for Applicants
24:42 – Career Opportunities and Development in EU Institution
Guest links:
🔗 More about Minna Vuorio Meet our managers | EU Careers
🔗 All about EPSO tests EPSO tests | EU Careers
🔗 Check out EPSO’s competency’s framework EPSO’s Competency Framework | EU Careers
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The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Commission.
This podcast was edited by Puck Wagemaker.
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