Reverse list and reference check

afbelchior_179282 Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:21

Good afternoon all,

Last year, I applied for a Contract Agent FG IV position at an EU agency. Last week, I received the results of the interview and was informed that I have been placed on the reserve list.

Earlier today, one of the individuals I listed as a reference contacted me to let me know that they had been asked to provide a reference for me. I have not yet received a job offer. Could this indicate that I might receive one soon?

Any insite will me much appreciated.

Warm regards,

Ana

Hi, it sounds like good news,

Maria Sat, 01/25/2025 - 11:33

Hi, it sounds like good news, but 'soon' is an adverb that doesn´t have the same meaning in the EU world and in the real world. Whenever I have been in a recruitment process as a contract or temporary agent, it has taken a minimum of two months for the whole recruitment process. If you´re eager to know because you´re in another job and you need to give notice, don´t worry, once you´re offered the job they´ll give you ample time anyway: you´ll be asked to do the medical tests, to provide criminal records, financial forms, conflict of interest forms, etc. I wish you good luck!