EU Career Compass

My firsthand experience of preparing for and trying several times before passing the EPSO computer-based tests many (many, many) years ago, inspired me to help other candidates and led me to become a trainer and personal coach.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN EU JOBS

As we embark on the new year of 2024, it's a fitting moment for EU job candidates, particularly those involved in EPSO competitions, to engage in thoughtful self-reflection.

After the first post in our EU Career Compass Series with Malene Bresson about CVs and EU job tips, we jump to the beginning of the selection process with Thomas Williams, EPSO CBT guru and reasoning skills test expert. One of the first things a candidate generally must do when submitting their application for an EPSO competition or into the CAST database, is to choose a Language 1 and Language 2. But this is not as easy as it sounds. Thomas tackles this complex quandary below:

This is the first feature in our new series where your EU Training coaches put together a list of tips about various topics, anything from EPSO prep tips and EPSO test methodology to fine-tuning your CV. They will share the best advice they give their own coaching clients to help you excel in your EU career endeavors.