User guide for ESA’s recruiting website

On ESA's recruiting website you can:

• Browse open vacancies
• Build your candidate profile
• Apply for jobs 
• Track the status of your application
• Set up job alerts to be notified of new vacancies

You can search vacancies by keyword or ESA location.

When applying for the first time for an ESA position, you will be asked to create your candidate profile. Then you will be asked to upload your motivation letter and CV. These will also be saved to your candidate profile and will be automatically used for any future applications you make. It is therefore very important to update your candidate profile whenever making an application. Should you apply for more than one position at the same time, or apply for another position shortly afterwards, please ensure you upload a tailored motivation letter and CV into the relevant application form.

You can update your profile at any point. Please bear in mind the following:

• Any changes you make in your profile will not affect applications already submitted but will only be visible in future applications. Once a vacancy has closed, you can no longer change the information you have provided for that particular position.
• However, any changes you make will also update any draft applications you may have prepared and saved for future submission.

Please note that only applications for a specific vacancy that have been completed and submitted through ESA’s recruiting site can be considered. Furthermore, due to the high volume of applications received, ESA is unable to accept open applications.

If you experience any technical issues or have a disability and need special assistance, please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int

To find out more about working at ESA, visit our careers website.