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Now that the summer holidays are over and EPSO competitions are back in full swing it is time to take a look at what is coming up this Autumn and how current competitions are progressing.

To help you keep track of all things EPSO related we've put together a handy little summary for you here.

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Coming Up Soon...  /  Graduate Administrators - AD5 Generalists  /  Parliamentary Ushers  /  Specialists in Law and Finance  /  Administrators in the field of Audit  /  Specialists in Legal Research - Lawyers  /  Scientific Research Administrators  /  Security Officers and Assistants  /  European Commission Internal Competition  /  CAST Opportunities

For those new to the European Personnel Selection Office's (EPSO) selection processes, take this time to find out more about how it all works. Our New To EPSO Competitions introductory video will help you in your quest.

 

Coming Up Soon...

At this stage, no specific dates have been released yet, but two competitions are expected to be released during Autumn.

What we do know, however, is that these competitions will require you to complete a Talent Screener.

At first glance, it may seem like the Talent Screener is just another section of the application form, but in fact, it plays a crucial role at the very start of the EPSO selection process.

Getting this part wrong can easily jeopardise your chances of moving through to the next stage of the competition - which you don't want to risk. 

To help you produce a stellar Talent Screener that scores high during the Selection Board's screening process, EU Training will hold a LIVE WEBINAR on 25 September @ 17:30 (Brussels Time) to discuss the requirements of this task in detail. 

Conference Operators

  • EPSO will be looking for Conference Operators to join the European Commission.
  • Positions will be based in Brussels (Belgium) and Luxembourg (Luxembourg).
  • Conference Operators will be recruited at AST-SC2 grade level.  

Want to get posts on developments and connect with other candidates about this competition? Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the Conference Operators EPSO Exams Facebook group.

Lawyer Linguists

  • EPSO will be looking for Lawyer Linguists to join the European Court of Justice.
  • Positions will be based in Luxembourg (Luxembourg).
  • Lawyer Linguists will be recruited at AD7 grade level.  
  • The competition languages being sought are Croatian (HR), Danish (DA), French (FR), Greek (EL) and Polish (PL).

Want to get posts on developments and connect with other candidates about this competition? Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Lawyer-Linguists Facebook group.

 

Graduate Administrators (AD5 Competition)

The exam period for the computer-based multiple-choice tests are currently underway and will conclude on 8 October. 

If you haven't completed your exam yet and would like to get some final bits of preparation in, we recommend doing an exam methodology refresh as well as a couple of practice tests in Exam Mode. 

It is so easy to forget a vital rule or trick that can save your precious time when preparing for these exams because you are trying to focus on a lot of different things all at the same time. That's why it is extremely useful to go back and do a quick refresh on each test's methodology. This can easily be done by viewing a few online webinars:

Then do a couple of full practice tests (including 10 Verbal Reasoning questions, 10 Numerical Reasoning questions, 20 Abstract Reasoning questions and a full Situational Judgment Test of 20 questions) under strict time conditions via Exam Mode. Our practice platform has been designed to work like the EPSO testing platform, so you can get familiar with the logic of how everything will work on exam day.

Need to add some practice questions to your EU Training account? For the best value for money select our Full Administrator Package or if you only want to focus on one particular test type you can easily pick and choose via the Custom feature on our products page.

If you feel like you've plateaued and can't progress past a certain point, a little bit of professional help from an EPSO expert may just be the thing to do the trick. Book yourself a pre-selection personal coaching session via Skype.

Most importantly, don't forget to prepare yourself mentally with positive thoughts and self-confidence. We wish all the candidates the very best of luck in their exams.

If you haven't already done so, connect with thousands of EPSO AD5 candidates by joining the EPSO Administrator Generalist Exams (AD5) Facebook group. This is a great platform to keep up to date with competition developments, discuss the various tests, share resources, rumors, tips and most importantly it provides a channel to motivate and encourage fellow candidates. 

 

Parliamentary Ushers

Competition Reference Number: 
EPSO/AST-SC/08/19 - SC1 and EPSO/AST-SC/08/19 - SC2

Registrations for this competition closed yesterday on 10 September 2019.

According to EPSO's forward planning information, the computer-based tests for this competition are expected to take place in October, which will consist of Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, and Abstract Reasoning tests. 

Getting ready for this competition?
Access the Parliamentary Ushers practice package here, and view methodology webinars here - some are even FREE!

If you want to get the maximum value out of your practice computer-based tests then don't miss the chance to learn vital tips and tricks from an EPSO expert during our Mastering The EPSO Computer-Based Tests training session.

Covering the Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning Tests this training session explores each of the ESPO computer-based test's methodologies in detail and applies this knowledge to practical simulations of each test type.

NEXT TRAINING SESSIONS: 28 SEPTEMBER 2019 AND 12 OCTOBER 2019 

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the Parliamentary Ushers EPSO Exams Facebook group.

 

Specialists in Law and Finance

Competition Reference Number: EPSO/AD/374/19

Registrations for this competition closed a while ago on 9 July 2019. Since then not much progress has been made with this competition. 

Candidates are awaiting news to find out if the computer-based tests will take place at the start of the competition process or be held later on at the Assessment Centre. This depends on whether the number of candidates exceeded a certain threshold determined by the Selection Board.

What we do know is that the following number of applications were received for each profile:

  • Administrators in Competition Law - 820
  • Administrators in Financial Law - 387
  • Administrators in Economic and Monetary Union Law - 72
  • Administrators in Financial rules applicable to the EU budget - 736
  • Administrators in Protection of euro coins against counterfeiting - 82

Getting ready for this competition?
Access the Specialists in Law and Finance practice package here, and view methodology webinars here - some are even FREE!

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Specialists Exams Facebook group.

 

Administrators in the field of Audit

Competition Reference Number: 
EPSO/AD/372/19 - AD5 and EPSO/AD/372/19 - AD7

The computer-based tests for this competition concluded on 16 July 2019. Candidates are currently awaiting the results of this exam, which is due to be released sometime in September. [UPDATE: CBT results were released by EPSO this week on Monday, 16 September.]

There were 3,737 applications received for the AD5 profile and 1,182 for the AD7 profile. Best of luck to all the candidates!

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Administrators in the field of Audit Facebook group.

 

Specialists in Legal Research - Lawyers

Competition Reference Number: EPSO/AD/365/19 - EPSO/AD/370/19

The Court of Justice is in the process of recruiting specialists in Cypriot, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian and Polish law to be based in Luxemburg.

The Written Test in the Field is expected to take place in November for this competition. 

The following number of candidates were successful during the Talent Screener assessment round and have been invited to participate in the next stage of the competition:

  • Cypriot (CY) law AD5 - 16
  • Cypriot (CY) law AD7 - 8
  • Greek (EL) law AD5 - 191
  • Greek (EL) law AD7 - 101
  • Hungarian (HU) law AD5 - 33
  • Hungarian (HU) law AD7 - 22
  • Italian (IT) law AD5 - 366
  • Italian (IT) law AD7 - 181
  • Latvian (LV) law AD5 - 8
  • Latvian (LV) law AD7 - 7
  • Polish (PL) law AD5 - 69
  • Polish (PL) law AD7 - 46

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Specialists Exams Facebook group.

 

Scientific Research Administrators

Competition Reference Number: EPSO/AD/371/19

The booking period of the Case Study exam will run from 1-8 October, with the actual Case Study exam taking place on 22 October in test centers. 

The following number of candidates were successful during the Talent Screener round and have been invited to participate in the Assessment Centre stage of the competition:

  • Quantitative & Qualitative Policy Impact Assessment/Evaluation - 60
  • Data Science Applications - 30
  • Modelling for Policy - 30
  • Development of Space, Telecommunication and Remote Sensing Applications - 30
  • Scientific Knowledge Management & Communication - 30
  • Nuclear Research and Decommissioning - 60

With the Case Study and then the Assessment Centre coming up relatively soon for this competition, let's take a look at how you can prepare effectively for these exams:

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Scientific Research Administrators Exams Facebook group.

 

Security Officers and Assistants

Competition Reference Number:
EPSO/AST/147/19 and EPSO/AD/364/19

Specific dates for the Case Study and Assessment Centre for this competition has not been released yet by EPSO, but we do know that the Case Study is expected to take place in mid-October for AST3 profiles and in mid-November for AD7 profiles. 

The following number of candidates have been invited to the Assessment Centre stage of the competition:

  • Security Assistants: Security Operations - 113
  • Security Assistants: Technical Security - 32
  • Security Assistants: Information and Document Security - 57
  • Security Officers: Security Operations - not announced yet
  • Security Officers: Technical Security - 15
  • Security Officers: Information and Document Security - 51

With the Case Study and then the Assessment Centre coming up relatively soon for this competition, let's take a look at how you can prepare effectively for these exams:

  • Watch the Case Study Insights webinar, which is a valuable source to clearly understand the methodology of this exam and what EPSO assessors will be looking for via this exercise. 
  • Do a couple of Case Study simulations - there is also the option to have your answer evaluated by an assessor, who will provide feedback and areas for improvement. 
  • Understand what each Assessment Centre exam is designed to measure and learn to prepare smartly for each exercise so you get the highest scores possible. Viewing our series of Assessment Centre webinars is a great starting point: Introduction To The EPSO Assessment Centre webinar (FREE), EPSO Group Exercise Insights webinar and EPSO Competency Based Interview Insights webinar. 
  • Then put theory to practice by joining one of our Assessment Centre simulation sessions:
    • Perfect your performance before the real thing and stand out from the crowd by taking part in an Intensive EPSO Assessment Centre Simulation session where the focused is placed heavily on the practical side of the EPSO exams rather than the theory. 
    • The EPSO AC Group Exercise Master Class brings together candidates to practice this exercise under exam conditions similar to what you'll experience at the actual EPSO Assessment Centre. This session offers the opportunity to participate in TWO Group Exercise simulations and benefit from the advice/feedback given by our EPSO expert, who knows exactly what EPSO assessors will be looking for. 
    • The EPSO AC Competency Based Interview Master Class offers a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with our EPSO expert, be tested on a number of 'likely' interview questions and learn collectively as a group from the feedback given. 
  • Need a little professional help tailored to your specific needs? Request an Assessment Centre Personal Coaching session with one of our EPSO experts.

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? 
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EPSO Security and Protection Officers/Assistants Exams Facebook Group.

 

European Commission Internal Competition

The Oral Test phase of some profiles has already been completed, but some profiles are still awaiting their turn at the Oral Test during September and October.

To read more about what the Oral Test will entail for each profile click here.

Don't miss this opportunity - LAST CHANCE!

To help European Commission Internal Competition candidates reach their goal of success at the Oral Test, a special training session has been developed just for you.

If you want to do brilliantly in your Oral Test then now's the time to sign up and join THE FINAL Mastering the EU Commission's Internal Competition Oral Test training session.

Incorporating test simulations and an interactive approach, our expert in the field will share insightful tips and tricks to optimise your performance during the actual test.

LAST TRAINING SESSION OF THIS TYPE!
"Mastering the European Commission's Internal Competition Oral Test"
19 SEPTEMBER - only 18 places in total

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition?  
Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the EU Commission Internal Competition Exams Facebook Group.

 

EPSO CAST Opportunities

Applications for the CAST competitions are constantly open with no deadline for registration.

Contract staff positions are available for a wide range of jobs, requiring different levels of qualifications. Register in the CAST database to be considered for such opportunities.

You can apply to as many CAST profiles and/or function groups as you like, there are no limitations with this and will not affect your ability to participate in any other EPSO competition either. 

EU Training offers simulated EPSO CAST computer-based practice test - including competency tests:
Click here to try out our CAST Practice Test Packages

Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition?
Join the EPSO CAST Exams Facebook group