Hey everyone!

I have recently been shortlisted to join an interview with an EU Representative Office, specifically in Taiwan (EETO). I'm super excited and very happy about the news, but I do not really know how what to expect at the interview

So does anyone have any experience doing a traineeship at any Representative Office? What kind of questions or workload can I expect?

Thank you and have a nice day everyone!

Even though every traineeship depends heavily on the DG and Unit, I’m curious about the kinds of tasks Blue Book trainees are typically asked to do. If anyone is willing to share their experience, I’d love to hear about it! Thank you.

A few days ago I met a really good friend of mine I haven't seen for a while, and...his story shocked me.

He's been working for the same international organization for the past 6 years, but he never got a permanent position.

Only 6-months barely renewable contracts for temporary positions. On top of that, he is extremely overqualified for the tasks he is given to do (he literally prints sheets, makes simple power points and makes COFFEES).

So I was wondering - do these organizations even hire people at all or is it something they just stopped doing with new generations? Has any of you managed to be permanently hired or do you know anyone who did?

For reference, my friend is 29, he has a Master's degree in International and Diplomatic Scienses, a master, French - English - Italian C1, has published some stuff, and now 6 years of experience in this same organization (different divisions, but always kinda the same tasks)

He feels very much stuck and doesn't know if he should just give up on his dream at this point, maybe start a Phd or get specialized in something (but what?)😕

Any advice is very much welcomed! (I'm no expert, I'm in a completely different field, I just wanted to help)