What's coming up in November 2023 | EPSO rundown

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EPSO Exams forward planning for November 2023 - EPSO competitions news and much more!

Unless you have been on a digital fast, you have heard the news about EPSO's troubles with automated remote proctoring, re-testing issues, testing being halted for the time being, and the postponement of the AD5 Generalist competition, among others.

To catch you up on the latest news and opinions:

There are still a lot of things happening despite this announcement, which has ruffled some feathers. There will be one last testing round for CAST candidates - this is a good opportunity to get in there now - because who knows when testing will start again? And there are still applications due and reserve lists waiting to be published.

Peruse the full rundown of what is happening in EPSO competitions this month, below:

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Open for applications

Administrators in the field of TRANSPORT | EPSO/AD/410/23

  • Applications must be submitted latest by 7 November 2023 at 12:00 noon (Brussels time)
  • EPSO announced that the deadline to submit applications has been extended! The new date to submit applciations by:
    • 5 December 2023 at 12:00 noon (Brussels time)
  • The deadline to submit supporting documents is 12 December 2023 (this has remained the same on the EPSO website so far)

---> FREE RESOURCES

---> START PREPARING

It's never too early to begin your EPSO prep work. Even with the uncertainty of when testing will take place, keep your brain trained! The EPSO CBT can be surprisingly difficult, especially if you are not familiar with the methodology and the format. Get familiar with the facets of the reasoning skills test to lay the ground for your EPSO CBT practice through these focused training sessions:

Nuclear Inspectors & Policy Officers | EPSO/AD/411/23 

  • Applications must be submitted latest by 21 November 2023 at 12:00 noon (Brussels time)
  • The deadline to submit supporting documents is 10 January 2024

---> FREE RESOURCES

---> START PREPARING

It's always a good idea to get a head start on preparing for the EPSO CBT, even if we don't know dates yet. First of all, it gives a really good base to learn how to approach the reasoning skills tests, and second, you get familiar with the methodology and format to increase speed and, eventually, your score.

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LAWYER-LINGUISTS FOR THE COURT OF JUSTICE 

Although the application deadline has passed, EPSO has not yet published the number of applicants, we'll update it here when they do. This ongoing EPSO competition covers six language profiles. 

  • English (EN) | EPSO/AD/404/23
  • Spanish (ES) | EPSO/AD/405/23
  • Lithuanian (LT) | EPSO/AD/406/23
  • Dutch (NL) | EPSO/AD/407/23
  • Portuguese (PT) | EPSO/AD/408/23
  • Slovak (SK) | EPSO/AD/409/23

Important dates >>>

  • Deadline to submit supporting documents: 14 December 2023 at midday

Here's how to prepare >>>

Getting your reasoning skills tested is not always as easy as you think it is. Give yourself, and your EPSO prep, a kick-start with these focused methodology sessions, which include EPSO-style test simulations:

Free resources >>>

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EPSO ECONOMISTS AD6

This is another one of the competitions surrounded by controversy, with many candidates sending complaints, not only to EPSO, but also to the unions and to the Ombudsman. These issues are partially what led to the temporary pause on EPSO testing. Those candidates who experienced severe technical issues and could not complete their exams will be able to retest, however.

IMPORTANT DATES >>>

  • Retesting will happen on Friday, 13 November 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>​

​---> EPSO CASE STUDY EXAM

---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)

​---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED MCQ

EU Training has you covered here as well with practice test questions for all three profiles. Purchase them in packages for discounts and best deals!​

---> FREE EPSO PREP RESOURCES

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EPSO/AD/403/23 | AD7

  • Crisis management
  • Migration and internal security

This is one of the competitions that has experienced a lot of turmoil surrounding automated remotely proctored testing. EPSO received a deluge of complaints after the first round of testing. This has led to EPSO shutting down testing for an unknown period. But not before offering re-testing for those candidates who had issues with the system and therefore could not complete the tests.

Important dates >>>

  • Retesting will happen on Friday, 24 November 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

Case Study Exam:

EPSO CBT

Field-related MCQ practice:

Free resources >>>

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ICT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS

EPSO's halt on testing has not affected this competition because this is one from the previous selection system, pre-2023, and these candidates are currently in the midst of their Assessment Centre.

  • EPSO/AST/151/22 - AST4
    • EPSO Assessment Centre Exams: ongoing until mid-December 2023 (indicative)
  • EPSO/AD/398/22 - AD7 / AD8
    • EPSO Assessment Center Exams: ongoing until mid-March 2024 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS​

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EPSO CAST COMPETITIONS

If your CV is in the CAST database and you've been invited to sit the Computer-Based Tests, then you're in luck - because this is the last round of testing by EPSO this year, and maybe for a while for any competition, EPSO or CAST. So grab this opportunity to be best prepared so you PASS the reasoning skills tests the first time! Increase your test-taking speed, familiarise yourself with the methodology and ultimately improve your score. Prepare. Improve. Succeed!

Important dates >>>

  • Computer-Based Test booking period is from 28 November to 1 December 2023
  • Testing will take place on these days: 6-7 December 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)

Free resources >>>

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION / EEAS INTERNAL COMPETITIONS

The European Commission recently opened applications for administrators, grade AD5, here are the details: 

  • COM/AD5/2023 (AD5) – Administrators
  • 120 candidates sought
  • Submit your applications by 27 November 2023 at 12:00 noon (Brussels time)

Here's how to prepare >>>​

---> EU Knowledge Test

---> Written Test

Want to get the latest news, rumours and tips? Become a member of the Facebook group: EU Commission Internal Competition Exams

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NEXT UP - RECRUITMENT

Candidates for these competitions are waiting for EPSO to publish the reserve list, tentatively sometime in November 2023.

EPSO/AD/400/22 (AD7)

  • Administrators in the field of space
  • Administrators in the field of defence industry

EPSO/AST/155/22 (AST3)

  • Assistants in the field of occupational health and safety
  • Assistants in the field of operational security
  • Assistants in the field of technical security

WHAT NEXT?

What happens if you do make it on the reserve list? EU Training can help you prepare with a plethora of resources.

Resources, paid and free:

What happens if you don't make it on the reserve list? Jan De Sutter writes a compelling editorial about how to handle the initial blow and what steps to take to move forward. Read the full article here.

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