Interest in positions within the European Union (EU) civil service could increase this year, after politicians speak at the University of Cardiff to encourage sign-up in certain jobs.

As part of EU Careers Month, minister for Europe David Lidington and secretary of state for Wales Cheryl Gillan will hold a discourse at the college, explaining what it is like to work in Brussels and why the UK government is so keen to recruit both British students and professionals.

A new website has also been launched, featuring videos, case studies, top tips, blogs and other useful information pertaining to life working for the EU civil service.

Mr Lidington remarked: "The EU needs outstanding generalist civil servants from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, as well as specialists such as lawyers, economists, auditors, interpreters and statisticians."

EU Careers Month was launched on February 7th, following a recent survey from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office revealing that undergraduates do not know enough about employment opportunities within this division.

Posted by Alex Donnell