Career In Public Administration

A - CAREER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION


1. Discuss the following questions:

1 What kind of work would you like to be doing in (public) administration in the future? In which part of administration would you most likely be seeking employment? Why?

2 Look at the list of factors you might consider when choosing a job in (public) administration. Rank them in order of importance andgive reasons for your choice: job security, independence, income/salary, status, job satisfaction/self-fulfilment and future prospects. Are there any factors not listed, which you consider particularly important? If so, which and why?

3 The majority of job opportunities in EU institutions are in administration and management. Have you ever thought of taking up a job in a multinationalenvironment? What factors do you consider important when deciding to work abroad? What are the (dis)advantages of working internationally?


Attending an international conference

Despite the increased duration of primary, secondary and university education, the knowledge and skills acquired there are usually not sufficient for a whole professional career. This calls for a lifelong learningprocess. How important are further (non-formal) education and training to you? Have you ever attended a conference, workshop or a seminar related to your field of studies? What was it like? Briefly describe its content.

2. Scan the conference invitation on the next two pages. Decide whether the following statements are TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN. Tick the appropriate column below.

||T |F |NG |
|1 Roger Hessel is the person responsible for organization. | | | |
|2 The fee can be paid/settled on-site. | | | |
|3 The event will bethe first of its kind. | | | |
|4 The fee can be paid by a credit card. | | | |
|5 The conference will be held at the European Commission's premises. | | | |
|6 All EU member statesrepresentatives are entitled to a reduced fee. | | | |
|7 Italian interpretation will be provided under all conditions. | | | |
|8 Officials from non-governmental organisations are welcome to attend. | | | |
|9 The event is supported bythe Council of Europe. | | | |
|10 In case of cancellation, participants' travel expenses will be refunded. | | | |
|11 The outcomes of the conference will be published in the conference proceedings. | | | |
|12 Registration is due 8February 2008. | | | |

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Under the patronage of the European Commission (Milan Delegation)

Why this conference now?
The European Social Fund - the European Union's main financial instrument for investing in people and creating better jobs - spends over €10 billion a year across all MemberStates. This conference -the fifth training event in a series of ESF conferences - will deal with the following issues:
- Employment Policies & Lisbon Process
- Capacity-building
- Education Policies
- Partnerships & Transnationality
- Social Partners
- Audit & Control

Who should attend?
Officials from ministries of labour, education and social affairs in EU Member States...