1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,160 People seeking the perfect job with an international employer may well have found us already. 2 00:00:10,160 --> 00:00:13,720 The European Union is not just a political system. 3 00:00:13,720 --> 00:00:19,480 Behind it all, you'll discover surprising career opportunities. 4 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:22,560 And not just within the institution's headquarters. 5 00:00:22,560 --> 00:00:29,200 40,000 employees work in many diverse fields in its institutions, in EU agencies, and in 6 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,840 local offices around the world. 7 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:37,360 Together, they work for the benefit of 500 million European citizens. 8 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:42,440 The EU offers numerous career opportunities to candidates from all over Europe. 9 00:00:42,440 --> 00:00:47,400 Highly specialized professionals are needed, as are flexible all-rounders, and this applies 10 00:00:47,400 --> 00:00:48,400 in many areas. 11 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:49,400 I'm Mahnoor Khamazoo. 12 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:51,240 My name is Sylvia Eyler. 13 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:53,320 My name is Joanna Pszczoła, and I come from Poland. 14 00:00:53,320 --> 00:00:54,320 I'm French. 15 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:55,320 I'm Irish. 16 00:00:55,320 --> 00:00:56,320 I'm Latvian. 17 00:00:56,320 --> 00:00:58,640 I'm a lawyer, and I handle cases concerning environmental law. 18 00:00:59,640 --> 00:01:00,640 I work as an interpreter. 19 00:01:00,640 --> 00:01:01,640 IT project manager. 20 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:02,640 I work in the paymaster office. 21 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:07,760 I work for the development department in the European Commission. 22 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:11,760 The main locations of the institutions are Brussels and Luxembourg. 23 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:16,120 Brussels is, of course, the central location. 24 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:18,880 People from around the world feel at home here. 25 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:25,720 It's a vibrant, charming city, and seen as the political heart of Europe. 26 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:30,240 There are great opportunities for developing careers and a multicultural environment. 27 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:33,040 Those are the hallmarks of the EU. 28 00:01:33,040 --> 00:01:38,760 EU citizens, who can speak at least two European languages, are welcome to apply. 29 00:01:38,760 --> 00:01:44,240 Following on from there, the motto is equal opportunities for all. 30 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:49,080 And being with people from around the globe doesn't just make work a pleasure. 31 00:01:49,080 --> 00:01:51,400 Social life is good too. 32 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:52,560 Interested? 33 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:57,560 The European Personnel Selection Office has comprehensive information for applicants. 34 00:01:57,560 --> 00:02:02,560 So, who wants to work for a company when you can work for the whole of Europe?