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The OECD periodically accepts graduate students whose area of study is directly related to the OECD's work programme as unpaid trainees. Acceptance to a specific office occurs on a need basis, subject to fluctuation from year to year. Beyond need, the OECD also strives to match candidate profiles while maintaining an equal representation of Member countries. Competition for traineeships is very strong, especially during the summer months. French nationals are the most frequent applicants, making their admission particularly competitive.
Since the OECD has a primary interest in economics, this is where the majority of openings for traineeships are situated. The most commonly accepted candidates have a strong economic background and are currently enrolled in University. International experience and languages, English and French in particular, also help while working in an international organisation such as the OECD. If you do decide to apply for a traineeship at the OECD, we suggest that you send your CV and a cover letter in English or French indicating between which dates you are available, three months in advance. For this purpose, please use our on-line application form, indicating the reference of the appropriate vacancy notice and attach your CV/cover letter in a Word or text-file document.
Please note however that, due to the high number of applications we receive, we will not contact you unless you are to be called for an interview or offered a position. If this is the case, you will normally hear from us at least three weeks before your indicated start date.
In addition, some special government-funded programmes operate in co-operation with national administrations of certain Member countries (Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan and Korea).
