EPSO Planning: Are You Participating In Any Of These Competitions?

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It's a busy time at EPSO, with the Administrator Generalist AD5 competition currently open for applications and many specialist competitions underway. To help you keep track of things EPSO related we've put together a handy little summary for you here.

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AD5 Generalists /  Specialists in Law and Finance /  Coming Soon /  European Commission Internal Competition / Ongoing Competitions /  CAST Opportunities

 

Have you applied for the largest EPSO competition of the year?

It's super easy to apply and the deadline to complete PART 1 of the application is fast approaching.

The deadline to apply and participate in the 2019 EPSO Graduate Administrators (AD5) competition (EPSO/AD/373/19) is 25 June 2019, at 12 midday (CET).

This competition will recruit new members of the civil service to take up roles as Administrators in the various EU Institutions.

This AD5 competition is also the ideal opportunity for graduates to enter into an EU career path.

Click here to get all the details about this competition and to apply

EPSO has also released a rough timeline for this competition which you can view here.

If you haven't already done so, connect with thousands of EPSO AD5 candidates by joining the EPSO Administrator Generalist Exams (AD5) Facebook group.

  • This is a great platform to keep up to date with competition developments, discuss the various tests, share resources, rumors, tips and most importantly it provides a channel to motivate and encourage fellow candidates. 

Want to boost your EPSO AD5 competition performance?

Start by viewing these free methodology webinars and then start regularly doing
AD5 practice computer-based tests:

Did you know... 

EU Training holds "all in one" EPSO AD5 training sessions, designed help you master the EPSO AD5 computer-based tests. 

These training sessions explore the methodology of the Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Situational Judgment Test and applies this knowledge to practical simulations of each test type.

This is a great opportunity not only to meet face-to-face with and EPSO expert but to also engage with other candidates also undertaking this competition.

NEXT TRAINING SESSION: 22 June - places are limited and filling up fast

 

2019 EPSO Specialists in Law and Finance Competition Released

EPSO last week released the 2019 EPSO Specialists in Law and Finance (AD7) competition (EPSO/AD/374/19).

The European Commission is currently looking for specialists in the following fields: Competition law, Financial law, Economic and Monetary Union Law, Financial rules applicable to the EU budget, and Protection of euro coins against counterfeiting. If any of these fields are your area of expertise, then this is your chance to make a difference within the European Union.

Candidates will have till 9 July to complete the application form and Talent Screener.

Click here to get all the details about this competition and to apply

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Specialists Exams Facebook group.

Getting ready for the EPSO Administrators in Law competition?
Access the Specialists in Legal Research, Law and Finance practice package here, and view methodology webinars here - some are even FREE!

Need help with your Talent Screener application?
Through our Application Assistance service our EU career expert is here to review and help you improve your EPSO application and Talent Screener, so you get the results you want to make it to the next stage of the EPSO selection process.

 

Coming Soon...

In July 2019 it is expected that EPSO will be looking for Parliamentary Ushers to join the European Parliament and Court of Justice team.

Positions will be based in Brussels (Belgium), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), and Strasbourg (France).

Parliamentary Ushers will be recruited at AST-SC1 and AST-SC2 grade levels.  

Want to get posts on developments and connect with other candidates about this competition? Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the Parliamentary Ushers EPSO Exams Facebook group.

 

European Commission Internal Competition

The Oral Test phase of some profiles is already underway with the majority of the Oral Tests taking place in September-October.

To read more about what the Oral Test will entail for each profile click here.

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition?  
Join the EU Commission Internal Competition Exams Facebook Group.

Looking for your competitive edge for the Oral Test?

To help candidates reach their goal of success at the Oral Test, EU Training has developed a special training session just for the European Commission Internal Competition.  

Incorporating test simulations and an interactive approach, our highly experienced instructor will share insightful tips and tricks to optimise your performance during the actual test.

This training session focuses on simulating the Oral Test components that you will need to undertake on exam day. All participants will benefit from the feedback provided by our expert, that can then be applied to your own exam. 

Don't miss this unique opportunity - places are limited! 
"Mastering the European Commission's Internal Competition Oral Test"
NEXT TRAINING SESSION: 5 JULY

 

Ongoing Competitions

Administrators in the field of Audit (AD5 & AD7): Wile the application deadline for this competition was only yesterday (on 12 June), the computer-based testing round will kick off almost immediately on 26 June and conclude by 16 July. The booking period for the pre-selection exams will already open NEXT WEEK on 19 June. This means it is essential that you get as much Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning practice in as quickly as possible. 

Specialists in Legal Research - Lawyers (AD5 & AD7): The Court of Justice is recruiting specialists in Cypriot, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian and Polish law to be based in Luxemburg. The eligibility checks have concluded with the results communicated to all applicants. Now the Talent Screener assessment can commence. Those that score high in the Talent Screener will be invited to take part in the Written test in the field. At this stage, there is no news about a timeline for this. 

Scientific Research Administrators (AD7): The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre is recruiting specialists in Quantitative & Qualitative Policy Impact Assessment/Evaluation, Data Science Applications, Modelling for Policy Development of Space, Telecommunication and Remote Sensing Applications, Scientific Knowledge Management & Communication, and Nuclear Research and Decommissioning. The eligibility checks have concluded with the results communicated to all applicants and the Talent Screener assessment is currently underway. Those that score high in the Talent Screener will be invited to take part in the Assessment Centre. At this stage, there is no news about a timeline for this.

EPSO Security Officers and Assistants (AST3 & AD7): This competition has reached the Talent Screener review phase. Candidates can expect to receive the Talent Screener results for the following profiles during these months: AST1: August; AST2, AST3, AD2, AD3: July; AD1. September. Those that score the highest in the Talent Screener will be invited to take part in the Assessment Centre. 

Heads of Administration in EU Delegations (AST4): The Assessment Centre round of this competition kicked off on 3 June and will conclude this week on 15 June. We wish all 129 participants invited to the Assessment Centre the very best of luck.

Administrators in the field of Customs (AD7): The Assessment Centre phase of this competition concluded on 11 April. No results have been announced yet.

Administrators in the field of Taxation (AD7): The Assessment Centre round of this competition kicked off on 15 May and will conclude next week on 17 June. We wish all 136 participants invited to the Assessment Centre the very best of luck. 

Administrators (AD6) & Assistants (AST3) in the field of Archivistics/Records Management: The Case Study exams for both profiles will take place in June. Administrators will sit their Case study exam on 26 June, while Assistants will take theirs a day later on 27 June. The Assessment Centre is already underway for Administrator candidates, concluding on 3 July. No specific dates for the Assistant profile have been released yet for their Assessment Centre except for a general beginning June till mid-July. Time to join an Assessment Centre simulation or Master Class session! 

Armed Security and Protection Officers (AST-SC): Candidates are waiting to participate in the Intermediate stage of the competition, which will consist of a physical test and a shooting test. Specific on what each test will entail can be found here. This round of testing is expected to conclude at the end of July. Those candidates that score high in the Intermediate testing round will be invited to the Assessment Centre.

Assessment Centre Planning

If your EPSO competition is about to enter the Assessment Centre phase EU Training has some fantastic preparation resources available: 

EPSO Case Study simulations, with the option to have your report evaluated, are available here. Also, you might find the Case Study Exam Insights webinar recording a valuable source to better understand the methodology of this exam. 

Methodology webinars that explain each Assessment Centre exam in detail and give insightful strategies and preparation techniques: 

Introduction To The EPSO Assessment Centre - FREE Recording
EPSO Competency Based Interview Insights
EPSO Group Exercise Insights
EPSO Oral Presentation Insights
EPSO Motivational Interview Insights
 
EPSO Assessment Centre simulation sessions, Group Exercise and Competency Based Interview Master Classes are regularly held in Brussels.
Alternatively, you can request a one-on-one Assessment Centre Personal Coaching session with our EPSO experts here.
 

 

EPSO CAST Opportunities

Applications for the CAST competitions are constantly open with no deadline for registration.

Contract staff positions are available for a wide range of jobs, requiring different levels of qualifications. Register in the CAST database to be considered for such opportunities.

You can apply to as many CAST profiles and/or function groups as you like, there are no limitations with this and will not affect your ability to participate in any other EPSO competition either. 

EU Training offers simulated EPSO CAST practice exams:
Click here to try out our CAST Practice Test Packages

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition?
Join the EPSO CAST Exams Facebook group