The motivational interview was introduced in 2018 for the graduate (AD5) competition. Motivation to join the EU Institutions is multifaceted, involving several elements:
- the origin of the interest to work for the EU
- the awareness about and commitment to EU values
- the understanding of present and future challenges of the EU
- the expectations regarding an EU career
- knowledge of the EU and its origins, of the EU institutions and of main EU policies.
The Motivational Interview was developed based on these elements, listed above. It consists of a 20 minute structured interview by two special members of the Selection Board. The EU motivational interview will test each of the above elements. The pass mark for the motivational interview is 5/10. The marks obtained in the motivational interview will be added to the marks obtained in the other assessment centre tests to give candidates their final, overall mark.
See also:
Assessment Centre | EU Institutions | Selection Board
Related links:
EPSO Motivational Interview Insights | Classroom Training Sessions