Politics and government
Useful information for those interested in a career in politics or government
Ones to watch
- Civil Service Fast Stream - find out about the accelerated development programme, and apply online
- Electus Start - includes some interesting case studies in the 'Advice' section, as well as information on courses and vacancies.
- Civil Service Recruitment Gateway - lots of information for graduates and undergraduates, including work experience opportunities, departmental information and vacancies Local, Regional and National
- Prospects - Government Sector - useful background information to the sector,
- Working for an MP - jobs section includes internships and jobs with political consultancies, as well as MP's assistant positions
- Publicsectorcareers.org - jobs site promoting the wide range of careers available in the public sector
- Eurobrussels.com - excellent site for finding jobs in Brussels with international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies (amongst others). Includes a section on internships and a guide to finding a job in Brussels
- European Commission Traineeships Office
- Brussels Jobs - Specialises in listing law firms, NGOs, lobbyists and EU Institutions which are currently offering jobs in Brussels. Includes internships and hidden jobs, as well as some international vacancies
- Government Social Research Recruitment - Really useful information about becoming a government social researcher. Includes profiles and current vacancies, as well as information about what social researchers do
- Political Jobs - jobs and internships in politics for the UK and worldwide. Requires subscription
- Jobsgopublic - UK Public Sector vacancies
- Lgcareers.com - lots of information about the job roles in, and ways into local government
- Local Government National Graduate Development Programme - national graduate programme for getting into local government
- Government and public administration: Job roles - quality information about the types of work available in the public sector, from Prospects.ac.uk
- European Personnel Selection Office - find out about all the latest and planned competitions; take sample tests; download a 'career in the EU institutions' brochure
- Traineeships at the European Parliament
- College of Europe - information about applying for Masters courses that offer useful preparation for entry into the EU Institutions. The British Government offers an allocation of scholarships for students resident in the UK. Deadline in January
- Workinpolitics.com - includes some interesting case studies in the 'Advice' section, as well as information on courses and vacancies.
- Political Affairs Consultant Job Profile - Prospects