Job Alert – Golden Rules for your PA Career

Three golden rules to jumpstart your Public Affairs career in 2016

If you are following politjobs.eu, chances are that you are either actively or passively looking for a new Public Affairs job. We are still at the beginning of 2016. What if this year, you land your dream job? Here are three golden rules to success:

• Your dream job starts with yourself

Dream jobs are for dream candidates. The perfect job is a perfect match between employer and employee. Therefore: make a list of your strongest and weakest points. Be honest to yourself. Then make a second list of what you really want to do, and what you definitely do not want to do in your next job. For what kind of employer you want to work, and for whom you really do not want to work. Again, be honest.

• Get informed

Now that you know what you want, the question is where to find it. Politjobs.eu is one way to find out. Additionally, get to know the market: look at how sectors, companies and markets develop – are they declining or growing? How well a company or market is doing, or how well-financed an NGO is currently and in the future, will determine the culture and work in your new job.

• Get going

Now you are ready! You know what you want, you know where you want it – now start talking about it. The direct way is to apply to job advertisements you found via politjobs.eu. Make sure you tell your potential employers what’s in it for them. Put yourself into their shoes: would you hire someone just because he or she likes to work for you? Without knowing if they are able to do the job? Employers naturally care less about what you want than what you bring them. And that’s ok.

The indirect way is to talk to friends about what you want, go to events where you can meet your future employers, and get them to know you. You are a Public Affairs professional – you know how this works.

It’s a great time to make the next step right now in Public Affairs! Make it the right one.

Find attached some jobs and as usual more on politjobs.eu.

Irina Michalowitz – im@politapps.eu

BirdLife Europe seeks Media Officer
Duties: Ensure a consistent voice and adherence to BirdLife articles and publications to the intended scope and target audiences, as well as the publication’s quality standards and style guidelines; Develop media ‘narratives’ for BirdLife Europe’s work and get coverage in traditional and social media; Maintain relationships with journalists, in particular EU correspondents in Brussels; Contribute to the definition of new communications tools; Contribute to the definition of communication needs and solutions around BirdLife Europe’s events; Populating BirdLife’s website, blogs, newsletter with compelling stories based on experiences gathered in the network of Partners […]

Environmental NGO seeks Cleaner and Safer Road Transport Officer
Established in 1990, Transport & Environment is Europe’s leading NGO campaigning for cleaner transport. T&E represents 49 organisations from 26 countries across Europe, and it has contributed to high-profile EU policy changes such as binding standards for more fuel-efficient cars and vans as well as cleaner, safer truck designs. The Freight and Climate team is about making goods transport cleaner and safer. We want to change the way trucks look and how they perform – improving technology, aerodynamics and driver vision while saving lives and fuel. We’re entrepreneurial and don’t care about hierarchy. What we care about is clever ideas, hard facts and simply making a difference. And we do make a difference. […]

Expedia Europe seeks Senior Manager EU Corporate & Government Affairs
Responsibility: Direct the organization’s policies and objectives involving matters of EU government affairs and regulations, and analyse proposed legislative actions to determine potential impact on the organization. In partnership with the Sr Director, Government and Corporate Affairs EMEA, monitor legislative and regulatory activities, and develop company positions and approaches. Shape and implement strategy to partner with and communicate effectively with staff and members of the European Commission, Council and Parliament. Shape and implement strategy to partner with and communicate effectively with staff and members of the German government, Bundestag and other key stakeholders […]

RICS seeks Head of Regulation
Responsibilities: Influence industry and public stakeholders to drive recognition and support for RICS self regulatory model in the region; Impartial investigation of complaints and non-compliance including gathering and evaluation of evidence to support allegations of breaches of the Rules of Conduct to ensure an appropriate outcome efficiently and effectively; Makes use of relevant opportunities internally and externally to raise the profile of regulation; Develops effective working relationships and liaises across the organisation to ensure the regulation message is understood by all stakeholders. Ongoing self management and resolution of issues within established policy and deadlines […]

IBM seeks Senior Government and Regulatory Affairs Professional
Responsibilities: US export regulations, Non-US Regulations oversight, (EU Focus), EU regulations advocacy, Application and understanding of US and other country Sanctions, Transactional review of sensitive transactions involving Russian, export compliance lead/focal for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, due diligence activities for acquisitions and divestitures, management of OFAC project control plans, conducting internal export compliance reviews, creating export education and conducting education sessions. Additional responsibilities could include export classifications with focus on encryption, denied parties screening , or submission of export licenses or CCATS. As a member of the Corporate Export Regulation Office, this position will serve as a resource for IBM’s global export network and employees on complying with export regulations. This involves interfacing with all areas of IBM’s extensive global operations including but not limited to Research, Development, Manufacturing, Global Services, HR, Legal, and Sales & Delivery

L’Oreal seeks EU Public Affairs Advisor
Primary Tasks: Support the establishment and development of a  well-functioning EU office in Brussels. The EU office will be the centre for  L’Oréal engagement with the EU institutions and the stakeholder community; Implement public affairs strategies at EU level focusing on selected policy dossiers; Monitor EU processes and stakeholders regarding selected dossiers and disseminate your knowledge to  L’Oréal businesses and network; Develop and maintain a network of relevant stakeholders within the EU institutions and the EU stakeholders community, and in L’Oréal; Prepare and communicate  L’Oréal positions (position papers, presentations etc.) based on prior research and dialogue with key stakeholders. […]

Prism Group SE seeks Senior Director Public Affairs
Responsibilities: The candidate will develop and execute campaigns that are intended to communicate the desired message and to create and uphold a positive public image for clients and the firm. He or she will be responsible for working and forming relationships with various media outlets and channels, EU institutions, public interest groups, as well as generate new business opportunities. […]

Brunswick Group LLP is looking for Associate (m/f)
Tasks: Project and account management and delivering strategic advice to our clients across the sectors we operate in; Coordinating Brussels-based, Belgian and/or multi-jurisdictional campaigns on business critical issues; Delivering insightful analysis and intelligence on EU policy issues, following formal proposals through the legislative process, and being able to connect policy developments to clients’ priorities and interests; The quality of work presented to the client, including coaching and managing more junior team members, as well as generating ideas and thinking creatively for clients; Developing strong external and internal networks that provide valuable insight for the firm and clients, as well as potential new business opportunities; Establishing and implementing stakeholder engagement activities for clients […]

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