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Career progression

The EU institutions offer many opportunities for you to change roles as your career progresses. You may choose to move into a management position or continue developing as a specialist in your field. These pathways allow you to build a long-term career while adapting to new roles and interests.

  1. For example, you may begin with a traineeship.

  2. Move into a contract staff or temporary staff role.

  3. And later, become a permanent staff member.

Continuous learning is part of the culture here through mobility opportunities, trainings, language courses, and lectures, so you avoid feeling stagnant in your role.

Maja - Translation Secretary, Council of the European Union