Application Guide

How to Apply for Support for AD5 applicants

at Impactful Policy Careers

🏢 About Impactful Policy Careers

Impactful Policy Careers is unique in its exclusive focus on supporting mission-driven professionals pursuing EU policy careers addressing global challenges like health, development, and animal welfare. Unlike generic career services, they provide specialized, free support specifically for the AD5 competition, making them a purpose-driven organization for those passionate about creating policy impact.

About This Role

This role involves providing comprehensive, free guidance to candidates throughout the entire AD5 competition process, from application to test preparation, while also running an intensive October program in Brussels focused on global health and development policy careers. It's impactful because you'll directly increase mission-aligned candidates' chances of securing EU policy roles that tackle the world's toughest problems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve conducting one-on-one coaching sessions with AD5 candidates, reviewing application materials, preparing training content for the Brussels programme, and staying updated on EU policy developments in global health and development. You'd balance direct candidate support with programme planning and administrative coordination for the intensive October sessions.

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🎯 Who Impactful Policy Careers Is Looking For

  • Deep understanding of the European Commission AD5 competition process, including application stages, testing, and selection criteria
  • Experience in EU policy, particularly in global health, development policy, or animal welfare sectors
  • Proven ability to mentor, coach, or train candidates through complex application processes
  • Strong organizational skills to manage both ongoing support and intensive Brussels-based programs

📝 Tips for Applying to Impactful Policy Careers

1

Highlight any direct experience with the AD5 competition process, whether as a candidate, mentor, or advisor

2

Demonstrate specific knowledge of EU policy areas mentioned (global health, development policy, animal welfare) in your application materials

3

Emphasize any experience designing or running training programs, especially intensive or residential programs

4

Show how you've previously helped others navigate complex bureaucratic or competitive processes

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Include examples of working with mission-driven individuals or organizations focused on social impact

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific understanding of the AD5 competition process and its challenges for candidates', 'Experience in EU policy areas relevant to their programmes (global health, development policy, animal welfare)', 'Demonstrated ability to provide structured guidance and support through multi-stage application processes', 'Passion for their mission of helping mission-aligned candidates succeed in EU policy careers']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The specific structure and timeline of the European Commission AD5 competition
  • → Current EU policies and initiatives in global health and development policy
  • → The organization's existing programmes and success stories with previous candidates
  • → The challenges mission-aligned candidates typically face in EU policy career paths

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would guide a candidate through the AD5 application timeline from start to finish
2 What specific strategies would you recommend for candidates preparing for AD5 tests?
3 How would you design and run the intensive October programme in Brussels?
4 How do you stay current with EU policy developments in global health and development?
5 Describe a time you helped someone navigate a complex bureaucratic process successfully
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic career coaching experience without specific EU policy or AD5 competition knowledge
  • Focusing on helping candidates get 'any job' rather than specifically mission-aligned EU policy roles
  • Lack of understanding about the unique challenges of the AD5 competition process

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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