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PERLINI CONSULTING
The Insider RoadmapI Wish I Had at 20
Break into diplomacy, EU institutions, embassies, and international organizations.
Drawn from my experience at the German Embassy and German Parliament, and from conversations with diplomats, officials, and applicants across the field.
Launching June 2026
The Origin
Why I'm Building This
When I started my journey into international affairs, I had the same questions everyone asks — but nobody was giving real answers. Not the kind you actually need.
- How do I get into the EU?
- How do I get into the UN?
- Which master's programs actually matter?
- How do I position myself?
- What opportunities am I missing?
“I'm creating the resource I wish I had when I started.”
3K+
Questions Answered
75+
Institutions Researched
25+
Countries Represented
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Mission
The Diplomacy Guide
What You'll Get
Eight comprehensive chapters giving you the complete picture — from first steps to first role.
EU Institutions Explained
The Commission, Parliament, Council, EEAS — their structures, entry routes, and what selection panels look for.
UN Opportunities Decoded
JPO programmes, internships, roster competitions, and how the UN hiring ecosystem actually functions.
Hidden Agencies & Fellowships
Lesser-known international bodies, bilateral programmes, and fellowship schemes most applicants never discover.
Master's Strategy Framework
Which programmes genuinely open doors, how to evaluate them, and how to leverage your degree strategically.
Building Your Profile
How to construct a competitive application profile across experience, language, and positioning over time.
Networking Playbook
How to build genuine relationships in international affairs without feeling transactional or ineffective.
12-Month Action Plan
A sequenced, practical roadmap from where you are now to your first professional role in the field.
The Founder
About Dera Perlini
I studied International Affairs and gained experience at the German Embassy in Abu Dhabi and in the German Parliament in Berlin.
Through sharing my journey on Instagram, I built a community of 37,000+ aspiring diplomats and international professionals from over 25 countries.
I created Perlini Consulting to give the next generation what I wish I had: an insider roadmap, not generic advice.
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