What's Coming Up in September 2023 - EPSO Rundown

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EPSO Exams Prep Plan for September - Upcoming, open for applications and ongoing EPSO competitions

And just like that... summer holidays are behind us and we're barrelling into September. The beginning of September is always a bit chaotic, because getting back into a daily routine is an adjustment. EU Training is here to help make that adjustment as smooth as possible, with all the EPSO news and info you need in one place. There is a lot to plan and prepare, so let's get started:

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Upcoming EPSO Competitions

LAWYER-LINGUISTS FOR THE COURT OF JUSTICE 

EPSO will open applications for this latest competition on 14 September 2023. These are the languages concerned:

  • English (EN)
  • Spanish (ES)
  • Lithuanian (LT)
  • Dutch (NL)
  • Portuguese (PT)
  • Slovak (SK)

The deadline for application is 17 October 2023. Join the free webcast with Andras Baneth on 18 September to gain valuable insights and highlights from the NoC. 

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Open for Application 

EPSO/AD/403/23 | AD7

  • Crisis management
  • Migration and internal security

Not much time left to apply, and it is always a good idea to get your application in a couple days early because sometimes the EPSO website slows down when everyone is trying to submit around the same time. EPSO has already updated the profiles with testing dates!

IMPORTANT DATES >>>

  • Applications due: 5 SEPTEMBER 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Supporting documents due: 12 October 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Testing period: 9-11 October 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

EPSO Computer-Based Test:

Two-hour workshops starting weekday evenings at 17:30: 59 EUR / participant / session​​

Full-day training session covering all 3 reasoning skills tests: 177 EUR / participant:

Field-related MCQ:

EPSO Case Study Exam:

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EPSO ECONOMISTS AD6

Applications have been submitted and now it's time to prepare full steam ahead for those looming EPSO exam days.​

IMPORTANT DATES >>>

  • Test booking period: 22-26 September
  • Supporting documents due on 28 SEPTEMBER at NOON (12:00 PM - Brussels Time Zone / CEST)
  • Testing period:

    - Microeconomics/macroeconomics | 2-4 October

    - Financial economics | 3 October

    - Industrial economics | 4 October

Here's how to prepare >>>​

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

Full-day training session covering all 3 reasoning skills tests. cost is 177 EUR / participant:

Two-hour workshops starting weekday evenings at 17:30 and the cost is 59 EUR / participant:​

​---> EPSO CASE STUDY EXAM

***EPSO CASE STUDY INSIGHTS WEBINAR - 21 September @ 12:30***

***EPSO CASE STUDY | 2-HOUR WORKSHOPS***

​---> 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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EUIPO AD6

Applications were due this past week - hopefully everyone got them in on time!

IMPORTANT DATES >>>

  • Computer-based multiple choice tests and case study testing day : 26 September 2023
  • Supporting documents due on 2 OCTOBER at NOON (12:00 PM - Brussels Time Zone / CEST)

Here's how to prepare >>>

​---> EPSO CASE STUDY EXAM

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

Full-day training session covering all 3 reasoning skills tests:177 EUR / participant:

--> FREE EPSO PREP RESOURCES

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EPSO AST3 - OPERATIONAL / TECHNICAL SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

EPSO/AST/155/22 - The word on the street is that the assessment centre will resume soon with field-related interviews in the spotlight.

Important dates >>>

  • EPSO Assessment Centre: ongoing until mid-October 2023 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS

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ICT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS

The Assessment Centre has been thrown into high gear for these EPSO candidates with the SCBI assignment just being released and field-related interviews happening at the same time.

  • 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 SCBI WORKSHOPS​

Demand is so high, that we have now added October dates to keep up:

More being added continuously for both AST and AD - watch this space!

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS​​

Join the ICT Facebook group

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EXPERTS & ADMINISTRATORS IN THE FIELDS OF SPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY (EPSO/AD/400/22)

The Oral Presentation assignment was released by EPSO in August and the assessment centre will be kicking off in the next couple of weeks.

Important dates >>>​

  • Assessment Centre: 7 September to 17 October 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

The EPSO SCBI assignment has finally been released. SCBI Workshops have now been scheduled, as follows:

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS​

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EPSO CAST COMPETITIONS

- Educational Psychologists (FG IV)

- Proofreaders (FG III)

- Translators (FG IV)

- Building management (FG II, FG III, FG IV)

- Finance (FG II, FG III, FG IV>

- Communication (FG III, FG IV)

- Political affairs / EU policies (FG III, FG IV)

- Law (FG III, FG IV)

- Information and communication technology (FG III, FG IV)

- Manual and administrative support workers (FG I)

- Child care staff (FG II)

- Project/programme management (FG III, FG IV)

- Administration / Human resources (FG II, FG III, FG IV)

- Secretaries/Clerks (FG II)

Important dates >>>

  • Computer-Based Test booking period is 7-11 September 2023
  • Testing will take place on these days: 13-14 September 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

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

Two-hour workshops starting weekday evenings at 17:30: 59 EUR / participant / session​​

  • Numerical Reasoning | Wednesday, 13 September

 

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION / EEAS INTERNAL COMPETITIONS

Here's how to prepare >>>​

ORAL PRESENTATION SIMULATION (online)

INTERVIEW SIMULATION (online)

​IN-PERSON ORAL TEST CLASSROOM TRAINING IN BRUSSELS

Includes Interview simulation AND Oral Presentation Simulation

  • Friday | 22 September | 14:30-​18:30 - FULL

Additional resources >>>

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Contact the EU Training Support Team for free advice on EPSO competitions or questions if you are new to EU Careers and the selection process.

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