While global volatility continues and the IR industry remains in a long-term slump, there are many highly interesting opportunities to be found with major intakes at regional and international organisations. In general, I do not cover national or IGO opportunities in the newsletter, as I assume most people know these are the go-to places; however,…
February is upon us, and for once, there is a very positive movement in the IR job market, particularly for those looking to secure relevant internships, with almost 200 out of the 300 opportunities this month being internships! In other good news, a lot of you seem to have taken last edition’s state of play…
I have now been running the newsletter on both Substack and LinkedIn for a year, and on LinkedIn alone for almost 4 years (in its current format). And while it is a rewarding hobby, it is also challenging and time-consuming. Each edition of the newsletter takes a few evenings to produce, and with twelve editions per year,…
December is upon us, and with Christmas around the corner, there is no better time to grind away at those applications. As always, December is a big slump when it comes to listings, but there are still some to be had. November has been a hectic month. I attended the EU-AU Summit in Luanda, an…
It is November, and once again, time for a slightly overdue, fresh new edition of IR Career Starters. Once again, it is packed with hundreds of internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry/early-career positions. A lot has happened since last, mainly that I had a great trip to Korea, got engaged and have jumped straight into preparations…
We have officially passed the summer slump, and a new month of opportunities awaits those seeking a career in international affairs. September, October, and November are usually relatively decent recruitment periods, and some highly valuable opportunities have intakes now with the international organisations. I do not cover these in the newsletter, but I post upper-tier…
While the summer is almost over, it is my time to step back and unwind for a few weeks before a hectic autumn begins. Despite vacation mode being on, I have still managed to compile a fresh new edition of the IRC, once again packed with hundreds of relevant opportunities in international affairs. Occasionally, I…
Summer is upon us; with it, the biggest slump in international affairs recruitment settles in. Despite this, we clock in almost 300 new opportunities for anyone seeking a career in IR. Since the last edition, I have published an article relevant to anyone dreaming of starting a career in the EU. It is a comprehensive…
After an incredibly busy May, I am pleased to share another edition of the IR Career Starters newsletter packed with almost 300 opportunities for those seeking a career in international affairs. While the industry is not as bountiful as it was just half a year ago, it is clear that the new normal is here,…
May has kicked off, and despite an incredibly hectic period at work, it is time for another edition of the IR Career Starters Newsletter this month, packed with over 350 relevant internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry/early-career positions. While this might look to be a return to normal on the IR job market, it might honestly…