Does European External Action Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, European External Action Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at European External Action Service. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at European External Action Service?

84% of European External Action Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated European External Action Service 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at European External Action Service?

Intern (15) , Blue Book Trainee (6) , Graduate Trainee (6) , Policy Officer (6) , Internship (4) , Traineeship (4) , Trainee (2)

What are the pros of working at European External Action Service according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues to work with" ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good opportunity to meet interesting figures." ((in 4 reviews)); "Gentle working environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly atmosphere" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at European External Action Service according to real employee reviews?

"Slow career progression; hierarchical structures; no frills" ((in 3 reviews)); "weak organisation, no Human Resources management for consultants, not sure management makes the difference between a good job and a less good one." ((in 3 reviews))

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European External Action Service reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Federica Mogherini

84% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

European External Action Service has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The European External Action Service employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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56 reviews

5.0

Nov 19, 2025

Great job

Counsellor in delegation

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work abroad, autonomy in work, interesting, good conditions,

Cons

Cant say for ever, no carreer prospect

5.0

Oct 25, 2025

9/10

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues to work with Flexibility TW

Cons

A lot of routine tasks

5.0

Sep 2, 2025

good company

Management consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work culture very very good

Cons

no salary increment for years

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