I WILL...work

Learn about your rights and options in relation to work in your own country or abroad. Be prepared for the unexpected differences in application procedures between your home country and the host country. Access the information related to working issues, employment promotion, laws, recruitment processes, CV tips, work permits, practical guides, tests and advice that you need to be successful in the working world!

Activities of the European Union: employment
This is the starting point for information about employment at a European level. You will find information on different aspects: laws and treaties, policies, statistics, fact sheets, publications, etc.
http://europa.eu/pol/socio/index_en.htm [CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Embassy World
Absolutely all of the world’s embassies and consulates in a searchable database!
http://www.embassyworld.com [EN]

Employment & the European Social Fund
This fund provides the means to achieve the objectives of the European Employment Strategy: to protect and promote employment, and to combat unemployment, discrimination and social exclusion. Have a look at what it has been achieved in your country! 
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/esf/ [BG][CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][GA][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][RO][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Employment and social affairs
Overview of the European Commission’s work on employment policy. Read here the European employment strategy, analysis, information on issues related to labour laws, health and safety at work, free movement of workers, work organizations, social security, reports and pilot projects.
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/index_en.html [DA][NL][EN][FI][FR][DE][EL][IT][PT][ES][SV]

Employment opportunities in international organizations
If you are interested in working in a European or international organization, have a look at this overview of possibilities.
http://www.coe.int/T/E/Human_Resources/jobs [EN][FR]

European Employment Services
Visit the EURES site of the European Commission to access information on finding jobs abroad, and living and working conditions in other European countries. You can also find contact details of EURES advisers in your country who can help you.
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/index.jsp [BG][CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][GA][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][RO][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Expertise in Labour Mobility
Are you up for a challenge? Would you like to meet new people, experience other cultures, become a global citizen? Then, consider working abroad for a while! Practical tips, guides, tools and tests to check your successful expatriate skills. You will also find several useful links.
http://www.labourmobility.com [EN]

Eurodyssee
This exchange programme between the European Regions allows young people to benefit from a vocational training course in a foreign business.
http://www.eurodyssee.net

Free movement of people and individual rights
This webpage of the European Commission will provide the information you need if you want your diploma to be recognised in another country (qualifications), to get social security coverage in another EU country, and more. You can find links to useful contacts and resources, and to a free signpost.
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/working/qualification-recogn [BG][EN][FR][DE]

Gapwork
Whether you are a student or a gap year traveller, you can find what you need on casual work abroad, in Australia and Europe. Working holiday visas, gap years, seasonal work, travel insurance, flights, city maps and health matters are all covered.
http://www.gapwork.com/europe.shtml [EN]

Igenius - Amazing people doing amazing things!
Igenius is a worldwide community of social entrepreneurs. It links businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations whose primary focus is social welfare. Through this site they aim to inform, promote their work and inspire a new generation to become social entrepreneurs.
http://i-genius.org [EN]

International Labour Organization
Promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.
http://www.ilo.org [EN][FR][ES]

Leonardo da Vinci Programme
Links policy to practice in the field of vocational education and training. Projects range from those giving individuals the chance to improve their competences, knowledge and skills through a period abroad, to Europe-wide co-operation between training organisations.
http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc82_en.htm

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications from the Europa website
You can find a list of law texts on professional qualification recognition and the list of contact points for professional recognition in the Member States. Check out the guide for users of the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications.
http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/qualifications/index_en.htm [EN][FR][DE]

Recruitment website of the European Commission
On this site you will find information on career opportunities in the European Commission. Your visit will take you through the application process, answer your most common questions, and tell you where to get more information.
http://europa.eu/epso [EN][FR][DE]

Workpermit.com
Immigration guides, work permit services, advice for people living and working abroad, CV tips and other related issues available from this page. Opportunity to register free of charge with its employment centre!
http://www.workpermit.com [EN]

Your Europe
It gives you practical information on your rights and opportunities in the EU and its Internal Market and advice on how to exercise these rights in practice. For example, you can learn more about living, working and studying in another EU country.
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope [BG][CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Traineeships

AIESEC
Interested in gaining working experience in economics and management abroad? This global student network provides you with international exchange opportunities and helps with applying for work placement in the country of your choice. Join the network to enrich your study experience!
http://www.aiesec.org/AI [EN]

Agriplanet
Agricultural traineeships worldwide. Information about internship programmes, how to apply and where to go. Some basic information is available in English.
http://www.agriplanet.com [FR]

Capcampus
If gaining some valuable work experience before finishing your studies sounds good to you, check here for internships in France and for exchange and work placement programmes in Europe and overseas. Find tips on writing your CV and motivation letter before applying!
http://www.capcampus.com/emploi/stage/ [FR]

Council of Europe
Everything you need to know about the traineeship programme at the Council of Europe. Application form to download.
http://www.coe.int/t/e/Human_Resources/Jobs/11_Traineeship_opportunities [EN][FR]

European Law Students’ Association
Studying law and wanting work experience abroad? Find out here about the student trainee exchange programme run by the world's largest independent law students' association. ELSA has around 450 traineeship places each year, throughout and occasionally outside Europe.
http://www.elsa.org/stepdesc/index.asp [EN]

InternAbroad
A source for international internships. Search for paid and volunteer, academic and non-academic internships and work programmes around the world. http://www.internabroad.com/search.cfm

Internship programme of UNICEF
 For graduate and post-graduate students at both UNICEF headquarters and country offices, for a period of six to 16 weeks. Find information about eligibility criteria and a PDF application form to download.
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_internship.html

Internship programme of the United Nations Secretariat in New York
Find out about this programme for graduate and post-graduate students. The website provides detailed information about eligibility criteria, the application procedure, internship conditions and visa requirements. Application form in French and English to download.
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/index.htm

Internship with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
This internship programme is aimed at graduate students and is intended to increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues at the international level. You can obtain an application form online.
http://www.unhchr.ch/html/hchr/genif.htm [EN]

InternshipUSA
Looking to gain professional experience in the USA? You can participate in a training program with a US company in a position related to your field of study. Use this site to research employers in your industry and learn about taxes, health, safety and how to write an American style resume. Find out what past participants have to say about the programmes!
http://www.ciee.org/trainee/

Internships in Argentina and Chile
Southern Cone Internships gives students the opportunity for professional work experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile. Internships are unpaid positions and require completion of at least two years of university studies.
http://www.sc-internships.com/ene2004 [EN]

Internships with international organizations
Rich directory of links to current traineeships announcements and internships programmes within international, intergovernmental and some nongovernmental organisations worldwide.
http://missions.itu.int/~italy/vacancies/vaclinks.htm [EN]

Jobpilot
Search for internships opportunities in Europe and worldwide. Find traineeships matching your qualifications and interests. Search by industry and location or link to a country’s local Jobpilot portal in the national language.
http://www.jobpilot.com/job_suche/selectform.phtml [EN]

Procter and Gamble European Internships
This company offers internships across Europe throughout the year and during the summer to students from different disciplines and backgrounds that are in their last or second-to-last year of study.
http://www.pgcareers.com/index.asp?page=27 [EN]

Traineeships in Brussels
Links to Brussels-based organisations offering internships in Brussels and elsewhere on a regular basis. Non-governmental organisations, consultancies, industry associations, think tanks, international organisations, etc.
http://www.eurobrussels.com/internships.php [EN]

Traineeships with EU institutions
Interested in gaining work experience within the European Commission? Check this site for traineeship links to different Commission institutions and the European Parliament, and find out how to obtain a traineeship in the institution of your choice.
http://europa.eu/geninfo/info/guide/index_en.htm#trainee [CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][SK][SL][ES][SV]

World Bank
Opportunities for graduate and postgraduate students to gain work experience within one of World Bank internships programmes.
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHRJOBS/0,,contentMDK:20515785~m [EN]

Finding a job

Anywork
Anywhere Jobs ads and resources for working and travelling in the UK and worldwide. Source of useful information on where to find out about visa and insurance needs, tax refunds etc.
http://www.anyworkanywhere.com/ [EN]

EURES: The European Job Mobility Portal
Job search database run by the Inter-European Government Employment Service lists job vacancies all over Europe. Source of information on finding jobs abroad, trends in the European labour market, and living and working conditions in European countries (to be added soon).
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/main.jsp?acro=job〈=en&catId=482&parentCategor

EuroBrussels
This site can help you find a job in Brussels, the EU institutions, or other international organisations. Search for current vacancies in industry associations, EU institutions, law firms, international organisations, NGOs and political organisations, academic institutions, universities, business schools and think tanks. Useful tips on where to look to a job.
http://www.eurobrussels.com/index.php [EN]

Europages
A business directory. You can search this site for contact details to various companies. It could be a good starting point to get informed in the industry of your interest before applying for a job!
http://www.europages.com

Europass Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Whether you are planning to enrol in an education or training programme, looking for a job, or getting experience abroad, it is important to be able to make your skills and competences clearly understood. The Europass CV enables you to make your skills and qualifications visible, and other Europass documents can be attached to the CV.
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/vernav/Europasss+Documents/

Holiday Resort Jobs
On-line directory of employment opportunities for anyone seeking seasonal employment for summer and winter at a holiday resort. The directory covers seasonal work in all kinds of employment sectors, including childcare/nannies, chalet staff, bar staff, drivers, catering staff and customer services assistants. 
http://www.holidayresortjobs.co.uk/ [EN]

Idealist
Jobs in the not-for-profit sector, including social, educational and human rights organisations worldwide
http://www.idealist.org/career/career.html [EN][FR][ES]

International job links
Search job vacancies worldwide or post your CV online. A large directory of sites where you can seek opportunities, from temporary appointments to government jobs. Select a region and an area; the result gives you links by country, comments on the jobs databases and search engines, and the languages in which they are available. http://www.4icj.com [EN]

Job hunting abroad
A source if information on the living, working and cultural differences you should bear in mind when moving and looking for a job in another European country. Check the country guides for practical cultural management and job hunting information on more than 40 countries.
http://www.labourmobility.com/individuals/jobhuntingabroad/index.html [EN]

Jobpilot Search
Europe's career market on the Internet. You can find job opportunities that match your qualifications and interests. Explore by industry, location and type of employment: e.g. graduate jobs and entry-level positions. Choose a country and link to the local Jobpilot portal in the national language.
http://www.jobpilot.com [CZ][NL][EN][FR][DE][HU][IT][PL]

Jobsabroad
A source for open positions worldwide. Search by your intended destination.
http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm [EN]

Monster
Search engine for jobs in Europe and overseas. Find over 140 company profiles, as well as a guide for CV preparation, cover letter writing, and even hints and tips for resigning from your current job. Choose your home country to be linked to the site in the national language.
http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection.asp [EN]

Opportunities at international organizations
This site links you directly to available job announcements by international and intergovernmental organisations. You can search for the desired organisation on the alphabetical list or by activities.
http://missions.itu.int/~italy/vacancies/vaclinks.htm [EN]

PickingJobs 
If you like the idea of a summer job outdoors, this is the place to find fruit picking jobs, other seasonal farm work, and alternative outdoor vacation opportunities! You get to work in the sunshine, earn a bit of money, and meet lots of like-minded people.
http://www.pickingjobs.com/ [EN]

STA Travel
Get paid to play and work as a camp counsellor in the USA, teach in Korea, or even pull pints. Read on for some truly amazing ways to work your way around the world.
http://www.statravel.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0A536D8D-1AD8E072/au_division_ [EN]

SummerJobs
Still looking for a job this summer? Find opportunities in Europe and all over the world on this site! Features employment with camps, parks, resorts, hotels, and other seasonal businesses. Useful information on how to get started, resources and advice.
http://www.summerjobs.com/ [EN]

The Frontier Club
Assistance in finding work abroad: cruise ships, seasonal work, conservation jobs, work camps, teaching, ski resorts, gap year and summer jobs. http://frontierclub.com/index.htm [EN]

Working in international organizations
Links to job sites at a wide range of international organisations in Europe and overseas.
http://www.coe.int/T/E/Human_Resources/jobs [EN][FR]

iWork
Just graduated and looking for a first job? Search for entry-level and other jobs at this site and find offers all over the European Union organised by location, industry and function. You can also register to receive job and internship opportunities by email.
http://www.iagora.com/iwork/index.html [EN]

Au pair

Au Pair Box
There is nothing simpler! Just fill in the form you need under "Family registration" or "Au pair registration", and send it through the Internet. A chatroom and a forum where you can exchange your experiences are also available.
http://www.au-pair-box.com [EN][FR][DE][ES]

Au Pair Search
Register as an au pair, host family or au pair agency anywhere in the world and seek a suitable match online. Advice on work permits and letters of offer, discussion forum and airfares.
http://www.aupairsearch.com [EN][FR][DE][ES]

Aupair World 
The most popular au pair job database on the Internet! Free registration for au pairs and families. Having registered, you can directly contact your preferred au pair or family anywhere in the world 
http://www.aupair-world.net [NL][EN][FR][DE][IT]

AupairConnect
Search the worldwide directory of au pairs and host families for free. Au pairs and host families can register for the database and upload pictures. http://www.aupairconnect.com/ [EN]

Find Au Pair
Site matching au pairs and families from around the world. Discussion forum, visa information and frequently asked questions.
http://www.findaupair.com [EN]

International Au Pair Association
Do you want to work as an au pair abroad? Check this site: it provides lists of au pair services with guidelines and gives you access to a network of professional organisations dealing with these cultural exchange programmes. There is also a broad section dedicated to host families.
http://www.iapa.org/Docs/index/index.php4 [EN][FR][DE][RU][ES]

Planet Au Pair
Take the opportunity to experience European and Canadian cultures within the safe and secure environment of a European or Canadian host family. Programmes, application procedures and all practical information.
http://www.planetaupair.com [EN][ES]

[Source: European Youth Portal http://europa.eu/youth]