EU Affairs Careers
Helping you find your place in EU Affairs
Whether you're a trainee, recent graduate or experienced professional, I help you understand where your profile fits, how to position yourself effectively and how to navigate the Brussels job market with confidence.
From Blue Book trainee to EU advisor — 20+ years across institutions, consulting, and freelance roles
I'm Michael, and I help graduates and professionals build realistic paths into EU careers in Brussels.
Alongside my coaching work, I currently work as a Project Manager on European Commission digital transformation programmes. Over the past 20 years, I have worked across EU institutions, consulting firms, public affairs organisations and as an independent consultant managing European Commission projects. This combination of experience gives me a practical understanding of how careers are built in Brussels and what organisations look for when recruiting.
My goal is simple: help clients move from uncertainty to a clear strategy and stronger career opportunities.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute intro call to clarify your next steps.
Who this is for
This service is designed for graduates and professionals who want to build a career in EU affairs in Brussels.
Whether you are finishing your studies, struggling to secure interviews, or trying to transition into EU institutions, consulting, or public affairs, this coaching helps you understand where you fit and how to move forward.
Who I help:
Blue Book trainees
Recent graduates
Young professionals in Brussels
Consultants working with EU institutions
Public affairs professionals
Professionals seeking to transition into EU Affairs
Mid-career professionals looking to reposition themselves
My approach
Today, AI can help almost anyone write a CV, cover letter or LinkedIn profile.
The real challenge is understanding how your experience, skills and ambitions fit together into a professional narrative that feels authentic and credible.
Many talented candidates struggle not because they lack qualifications, but because they have difficulty translating their academic and professional experience into a clear professional identity and career direction.
My role is to help clients develop that clarity. Once you understand who you are professionally, what motivates you and how you can create value, it becomes much easier to position yourself confidently, communicate your strengths and pursue opportunities that genuinely fit your aspirations.
How I help clients
Many talented professionals struggle not because they lack qualifications, but because they are unsure how to translate their experience, skills and ambitions into a clear professional direction.
I help clients develop that clarity, define their professional positioning and build a realistic strategy for success in the Brussels EU affairs market.
Three pillars
1. Understand how the market sees you
Gain an objective assessment of your profile and current positioning.
2. Define your professional direction
Develop a professional narrative that reflects your strengths, ambitions and potential.
3. Turn clarity into opportunities
Build stronger applications, develop a targeted job search strategy and prepare for interviews with confidence.
What you will walk away with
Working together is focused on results. You will leave with a clearer direction, stronger positioning, and a more effective approach to your job search.
A clear understanding of where your profile fits
A stronger and more targeted CV
Improved interview confidence and performance
A structured job search strategy
Greater clarity and confidence in your next steps
Why work with me?
My approach is practical and focused on how the Brussels EU job market actually works.
Rather than generic career advice, I provide structured guidance tailored to EU careers, including consulting, public affairs, policy roles, and EU-funded projects.
The objective is not only to improve your applications, but to help you move forward with a clear and realistic strategy.
✔ 20+ years in EU Affairs
✔ Former Blue Book trainee
✔ Experience across consulting, trade associations and EU institutions
✔ Project manager on European Commission programmes
✔ Practical insight into how Brussels careers are built
My Services
A structured pathway into EU careers
1. Understand how the market sees you → Assessment Report
2. Define your professional direction → Direction Session
3. Turn clarity into opportunities → Coaching Programme
EU Career Assessment Report
EUR 149
How does the market see you?
Gain an independent assessment of how your profile is currently positioned in the Brussels EU affairs market and receive practical recommendations for improvement.
Delivered as a personalised written report within 72 hours.
EU Career Direction Session
EUR 120
Who are you professionally?
Gain clarity on your strengths, ambitions and professional identity, and understand where your profile fits within the Brussels EU affairs ecosystem.
EU Affairs Coaching Programme
MOST POPULAR
Starting from EUR 550
Turn clarity into career opportunities.
Structured 1:1 coaching designed to help you position yourself effectively, build stronger applications, secure interviews and prepare confidently for the next stage of the recruitment process.
Includes:
Career positioning and strategy
CV and application guidance
Job search strategy
Interview readiness and preparation
Ready to take the next step?
Book a short introductory call to discuss your situation and how I can help.