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3 Finding a course ÷ Courses within the OECD in highly diverse areas (economy, administration,
development, environment, agriculture, science, employment, statistics,
education, new technologies,etc) :
∞ In the context of individual research and the preparation of a spontaneous www.oecd.org/careers/internshipprogramme.htm
application, the candidate will need to draw up a list of companies. He may do so
by using elements which he himself has defined: size of the company (number of ÷ Courses identified by Eurodesk: eurodesk.eu/programmes/internships
employees, organization chart, turnover), nature of activity, status, subsidiaries, types ÷ For information on European careers and the method of selecting candidates
of partners, international activities, start-up date, etc for European institutions: europa.eu/epso/index_fr.htm
To find companies, the most practical sources are databases, websites and networks. ÷ Eurobrussels: website listing organizations with Brussels headquarters who
There are many sources, which can be found on the following pages. regularly offer courses: NGOs, consultancy firms, professional federations,
The network of French and foreign Chambers of Commerce and Industry: ÷ analysis and prospects institutions, international organizations: www.
eurobrussels.com/jobs/internship
÷ Portal of Chambers of Commerce and Industry:
www.cci.fr/web/organization-du-reseau ÷ CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training):
www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/recruitment/traineeships
÷ French International Chamber of Commerce and Industry: ÷ ONU: careers.un.org /course programme
www.ccifrance-international.org
÷ Directory of the Permanent Assembly of Chambers of Trades: ÷ ILO (International Labour Organization): www.ilo.org
www.artisanat.fr ÷ UNESCO (United Nations for Education, Science and Culture)
Business directories and those of major groups unesco.org/careers/internships
÷ Contact details of companies and their directors, arranged by activity sector or ÷ International Red Cross Committee: www.croix-rouge.fr
geographic area: www.kompass.fr ÷ World Bank: www.banquemondiale.org/emploi
÷ The European Business Directory for a search of businesses or products by ÷ UNICEF offers courses for a duration of six to sixteen weeks:
activity sector or country: ÷ www.europages.com www.unicef.org/french/about/employ/index_internship.html
÷ Finding economic partners by country: ÷ Programme of courses at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
www.tresor.economie.gouv.fr/Pays Rights: www.ohchr.org
÷ International Directory by country: ÷ Portal of courses at the United Nations University:
www.lannuaire.fr/annuaire-international.php unu.edu/about/internship
÷ for large companies, consult their websites, on the Human Resources or 'Join ÷ Eurodyssey: The Assembly of European Regions exchange programme,
us' pages (Accor, Air France, L'Oréal, mass market brands, etc) established by certain French and European regions, which allows young
÷ Offers and company directories: www.jobstage.com graduates or job-seekers to take courses in Europe:
∞ when looking for a training course, the relevance of the trainee's profile to the www.eurodyssee.eu
position sought must be shown. Particular attention should be given to the form of the French institutions offering courses
written application and to the attitude taken in interviews, to ensure that everything ÷ Offers managed by the portal of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
is consistent with the country's practices (see Key Point 5:Help with drafting a CV and (applications may be made on line):
covering letter). www.pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/tdstageoffre/index.asp
There are many media, websites and more or less specialised social networks ÷ The Volunteering in Business (VIE) or Administration (VIA): www.ubifrance.fr
identifying offers. Information and application: www.civiweb.fr
Course in a European or international institution or an NGO
Trainees are recruited every year. The application procedures are well established: for Organizations and specialized sites for courses
a chance to be considered, care must be taken to conform to the timetable. ÷ The Centre for Information and Youth Documentation (CIDJ) provides tips and
Requests may be made directly to the European institutions or to the Council of Europe, offers on its site www.infostages.com
respecting the stated terms. ÷ Specialised sites for courses in the agricultural sector: www.apecita.fr ; www.
÷ Courses in European institutions: experience-internationale.fr US: www.agcareers.com/internships.cfm
europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/working/graduates.fr ÷ Jobs and courses in the audiovisual sector (INA, Telerama): www.bale.fr
÷ Courses at The Council of Europe: www.coe.int/web/jobs ÷ Specialist websites for law students:
÷ Website created by the Department of European Affairs: www.kapstages.com www.lepetitjuriste.fr www.recrulex.com ; www.carrieres-juridiques.com ; www.

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