Online EPSO Workshops To Join This April - THEY'RE FREE!

While we wait patiently for the coronavirus lockdown to end, EU Training has put together a set of online workshop sessions to help EPSO candidates and EU career hopefuls ride out this trying time.

Every week this month we will be bringing you a different EPSO or EU recruitment topic to discuss with our resident EU careers expert - Mr. András Baneth.

Each session is totally FREE and super easy to join.

Register for each session by following the links below and take part in the live session via your private EU Training account's Practice Centre.

What's coming up and when...

Overview Of EU Career Opportunities In Brussels and Beyond

Interested in international and European affairs but don't know where to start looking for jobs?

During this live session, we will discuss the way towards an EU career, whether you work "for" or "with" the EU Institutions, as an official, diplomat, consultant or lobbyist. 

As a former EU Official and best-selling author of The Ultimate EU Test Book, András Baneth will pass on valuable insights into this stimulating career choice and answer questions such as:

• What types of positions are available in Brussels?
• Where and when can you apply for these?
• How does the recruitment process work?
• How can you optimise your chances of getting selected?
• What opportunities are there to work with the EU?
• What strategies can you employ so you stand out from the crowd?

We hope this online workshop will help you to better understand what EU career opportunities are out there and start you on your path towards an outstanding EU job.

Please note -  this will be an interactive workshop, with the option to ask questions throughout the live session.

The EU Recruitment System From A-Z

It can take a bit of time to get your head around the complexities of the EPSO selection process, so we've gone and done the hard work for you... 

During this live session, we'll walk you through the different stages of an EPSO competition, so you can be fully prepared for what awaits you during this highly competitive process.

Making it onto a Reserve List is your primary goal, but to get there preparation is key for success, as well as, understanding what assessors will be looking for in the ideal candidate at every stage of the selection process.

As a former EU Official and best-selling author of The Ultimate EU Test Book, András Baneth will provide you with essential tips on how to navigate this recruitment system and answer questions such as:

• When can I participate in an EPSO competition?
• Am I eligible to apply?
• What is a Talent Screener?
• How do the computer-based tests work?
• What types of intermediate tests can I expect?
• What happens at an Assessment Centre?
• Am I guaranteed a job once I make it onto a Reserve List?

The aim of this online workshop is to give you a clear picture of how EPSO selects candidates to be placed on a Reserve List, and how you can prepare effectively for each stage of a competition so you stand out from the crowd.

Please note -  this will be an interactive workshop, with the option to ask questions throughout the live session.

EPSO Competitions - A Look At EU Selection Processes

There's a lot of confusion out there about the different types of EPSO competitions.

We often get asked the question - "what is the difference between this and that competition...and which one am I eligible to apply for?"

So let's take a look at the different types of competitions that regularly come up and explore what differentiates each one.

As a former EU Official and best-selling author of The Ultimate EU Test Book, András Baneth will debunk the mystery of each competition type by delving into the following questions:

• What is a 'Generalist' competition?
• What is a 'Specialist' competition?
• What is an 'Internal' competition?
• What is a 'CAST' competition?
• What makes each of these competitions unique?

We hope through this online workshop we'll be able to help you discover which type(s) of competition is right for you, so you can fully take advantage of new EU career opportunities as they come up.

Please note -  this will be an interactive workshop, with the option to ask questions throughout the live session.

Understanding EPSO Competencies and Values

Specific competencies and EU values play an extremely important role in each and every EPSO competition's selection process.

The tests/exercises that you will need to complete will be built around measuring these key competencies - especially once you get to the Assessment Centre.

Possessing a clear understanding of what assessors will be looking for when evaluating your strengths in each competency area, will greatly help you to excel and attain high scores. While EU values form the foundation of how situations and outcomes are judged within this context.

As a former EU Official and best-selling author of The Ultimate EU Test Book, András Baneth will share with you his first-hand experiences while exploring the following questions:

• What are the 8 key ESPO competencies?
• What does each competency mean within this context?
• How is your strength per competency measured?
• What are the key EU values?
• How can I improve in each competency area?

The aim of this online workshop is to build a deeper understanding of each EPSO competency that assessors will be judging you on and to highlight the key EU values, so you can better prepare and excel in the exercises you will be asked to complete as part of your competition. 

Please note -  this will be an interactive workshop, with the option to ask questions throughout the live session.

How To Write A CV or Cover Letter That Gets You An Interview

Looking for a job in European affairs? Applying to EU agencies, consultancies, NGOs but not getting many call-backs?

Don’t get frustrated. You’ve already come a long way! All you may need now is a little help tweaking your CV and cover letter to land that dream EU job.

This online workshop has been designed to help you identify areas of improvement in your CV and cover letter, as well as offer valuable advice and insights from someone that has been through the process and knows what EU institutions seek in these applications.

Our aim is to offer you implementable strategies to enhance your application and will take a look at common mistakes made on CVs / cover letters and how to position yourself better for a European affairs job.

Please note -  this will be an interactive workshop, with the option to ask questions throughout the live session.

We hope you are keeping safe and healthy and that we will see you very soon at one of our upcoming information workshops.