EPSO Update - Everything You Need To Know

A LOT has happened since the start of 2022 in the world of EPSO.

Significant changes have been made to the Assessment Center exams of many EPSO competitions, a number of large competitions have been released, and many backlogged competitions are finally starting to see the light at the end of a very...very...very long tunnel. 

Below we take a look at which competitions are open for applications, review ALL the EPSO competitions currently underway to see where they stand in the selection process, and highlight what you should be doing now to prepare for your exams.

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Upcoming Competitions

Linguistic Assistants - ET, HR, IT, NL, PL, PT

• Grade: AST1
• Positions are available at various EU institutions and agencies.
• Professional with fluency in the following languages: Croatian, Dutch, Estonian, Italian, Polish, and Portuguese.
• Applications open: 20 April 2022
• Applications close: 24 May 2022
• Want to join the conversation and talk to others also interested in this competition? Get helpful hints and advice via the EPSO Translator & Linguist Exams​ Facebook Group.

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Assistants in the following fields: Finance, Accountancy, Communication

• It is not clear if this will be one competition featuring a number of profiles or three separate competitions. 
• No release date has been specified yet. Expected at some point in the near future
• Want to join the conversation and talk to others also interested in this competition? Get helpful hints and advice via the EPSO AST (Assistants) Exams​ Facebook Group.

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Space and Defense

• A very exciting and new type of EPSO Specialist competition.
• No release date has been specified yet. Expected at some point in the near future
• Want to join the conversation and talk to others also interested in this competition? Get helpful hints and advice via the Space & Defense Competition - EPSO Exams Facebook Group.

Open For Applications

ICT Assistants - EPSO/AST/151/22

• Application Deadline: 22 March, 2022 (12-noon Brussels Time)
• EPSO has released a competition calling forward applications from those seeking a career at the EU institutions as an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Assistant. Within this competition, FOUR fields have been announced:
  • FIELD 1: Assistants - ICT infrastructures, cloud, networks and middleware - 47 places
  • FIELD 2: Assistants - Digital workplace, office automation and mobile computing - 55 places
  • FIELD 3: Assistants - Development/configuration, testing, operation and maintenance of IT applications and off-the-shelf solutions; Data management, data analytics and artificial intelligence - 74 places
  • FIELD 4:  Assistants - ICT security - 29 places
• Grade: AST4
• This competition covers four fields - you can only apply to ONE field!
• This competition includes a Talent Screener
• Posts will be based in multiple locations.
• Please refer to the Notice of Competition's ANNEX I (pages 8 - 11) which outlines the duties to be performed by each field. 
• Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the ICT Assistants & Experts - EPSO Exams Facebook Group.

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ICT Experts - EPSO/AD/398/22

• Application Deadline: 22 March, 2022 (12-noon Brussels Time)
• EPSO has released a competition calling forward applications from those seeking a career at the EU institutions as an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Expert. Within this competition, FIVE fields have been announced:
  • FIELD 1: Administrators - ICT infrastructures, cloud, networks and middleware - 71 places
  • FIELD 2: Administrators - Digital workplace, office automation and mobile computing - 49 places
  • FIELD 3: Administrators - IT and data governance, programme/portfolio and project management, project management office (PMO), business and enterprise architecture (AD7) - 70 places
  • FIELD 4: Administrators - Development/configuration, testing, operation and maintenance of IT applications and off-the-shelf solutions; Data management, data analytics and artificial intelligence - 73 places
  • FIELD 5:  Administrators - ICT security - 87 places
• Grades: AD7 & AD8
• This competition covers five fields - you can only apply to ONE field!
• This competition includes a Talent Screener
• Posts will be based in multiple locations. 
• Please refer to the Notice of Competition's ANNEX I (pages 8 - 11) which outlines the duties to be performed by each field. 
• Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition? Get helpful hints and advice from other candidates via the ICT Assistants & Experts - EPSO Exams Facebook Group.

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Administrators in the field of Audit - EPSO/AD/399/22​

• Application Deadline: 12 April, 2022 (12-noon Luxembourg Time)
• The European Court of Auditors, with the support of EPSO has released a competition calling forward applications from specialists wishing to join the team as AD7 level Administrators in the field of Audit.
• Places on the Reserve List: 60
• Grade: AD7
• This competition includes a Talent Screener
• Posts will be based in - Luxembourg
• Please refer to the Notice of Competition's ANNEX I (page 8) which outlines the duties to be performed. 
• Want to join the conversation and talk to others also interested in this competition? Get helpful hints and advice via the Administrators in the field of Audit - EPSO Exams​ Facebook Group.

Where Everything Stands:

Let's take a look at where each competition stands in the selection process starting from the most recently released. Scroll through to the competition that is most relevant to you. 

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Irish-Language (GA) Lawyer-Linguists - EPSO/AD/396/21

Eligibility Checks have been completed. Due to the number of candidates, the Talent Screener stage of the competition has been skipped. Therefore, all 35 eligible candidates have progressed on to the Translation Tests phase of the competition

Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in Maritime Affairs & Fisheries - EPSO/AD/397/21

Eligibility Checks have been completed with 620 successful candidates moving on to the Talent Screener Review phase of the competition.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Case Study, Competency-Based Interview, and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• While you keep your fingers crossed that you get invited to the Assessment Centre, you can use this time to start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Administrators in Maritime Affairs & Fisheries EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in Digital Forensics / Operational & Strategic Analysis - EPSO/AD/395/21

The Talent Screener Review has been completed with 45 candidates for the Administrators in Digital Forensics profile, and 60 candidates for the Administrators in Operational & Strategic Analysis profile moving through to the Assessment Centre. 

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre exam periods have been released by EPSO...

• Computer-Based Reasoning Tests: 5 - 7 April 2022
• Case Study: 22 April 2022
• Competency-Based Interview: end-April to mid-June 2022
• Field-Related Interview: end-April to mid-June 2022

Preparation Plan: 

• Start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Administrators (AD7) EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Anti Fraud Investigators & Experts - EPSO/AD/394/21

The Talent Screener Review has been completed with 105 candidates for Field 1: Grade AD7, 25 candidates for Field 1: Grade AD9, 45 candidates for Field 2: Grade AD7, and 30 candidates for Field 2: Grade AD9 moving through to the Assessment Centre. 

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre exam periods have been released by EPSO...

• Computer-Based Reasoning Tests: 5 - 7 April 2022
• Case Study: 22 April 2022
• Competency-Based Interview: end-April to mid-June 2022
• Field-Related Interview: end-April to mid-June 2022

Preparation Plan: 

• Start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Investigators & Experts in Anti-Fraud EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Laboratory Support Workers - EPSO/AST-SC/11/21

Eligibility Checks have been completed with 130 successful candidates moving on to the Talent Screener Review phase of the competition.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Case Study, Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI), and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• While you keep your fingers crossed that you get invited to the Assessment Centre, you can use this time to start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Laboratory Support Workers EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Technicians Competition - EPSO/AST/150/21

Eligibility Checks have been completed with 265 candidate for Field 1, 550 candidates for Field 2, and 285 candidates for Field 3 moving on to the Talent Screener Review phase of the competition.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Case Study, Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI), and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• While you keep your fingers crossed that you get invited to the Assessment Centre, you can use this time to start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Technicians EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in Data Protection - EPSO/AD/393/21

The Field-Related Interview MCQ test concluded on 3 February. The Eligibility Checks are currently ongoing with everyone eagerly awaiting the results.

Next Steps: Those who scored the highest in the Field-Related Interview MCQ exam and are deemed eligible to participate in the competition will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Case Study, Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI), and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• While you keep your fingers crossed that you get invited to the Assessment Centre, you can use this time to start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Administrators In Data Protection EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administers in Health & Food Safety - EPSO/AD/392/21

​The Talent Screener Review has been completed with 125 candidates for Profile 1, 90 candidates for Profile 2, and 90 candidates for Profile 3 moving through to the Assessment Centre. 

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Case Study, Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI), and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• Start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Administrators In Health & Food Safety EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Experts in Structural Reforms & Schengen Acquis - EPSO/AD/391/21

​The Talent Screener Review is currently ongoing with everyone eagerly awaiting the results.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Written Test, Competency-Based Interview, Situational Competency-Based Interview, and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• Written Test. To familiarise yourself with this exercise it is recommended that you watch the EPSO Written Test Insights webinar. If EPSO releases an assignment pack in advance of the exam we will hold training sessions tailored to the specific content of the assignment pack. If you would like to be added to our Written Test waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! Experts In Technical Support & Schengen Acquis EPSO Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in the field of Chemicals Policy - EPSO/AD/390/20

​The Talent Screener Review has been completed with 140 successful candidates moving through to the Assessment Centre. 

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests, Written Test, Competency-Based Interview, Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI), and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• Start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
• Written Test. To familiarise yourself with this exercise it is recommended that you watch the EPSO Written Test Insights webinar. If EPSO releases an assignment pack in advance of the exam we will hold training sessions tailored to the specific content of the assignment pack. If you would like to be added to our Written Test waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! EPSO Administrators In Chemicals Policy Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Proofreaders / Language Editors (IT, PT, GA, ET, ES, EL) - EPSO/AST/148/21

​Eligibility Checks have been completed with 465 Italian language, 150 Portugues, 15 Gaelic, 55 Estonian, 515 Spanish, and 540 Greek candidates moving on to the Talent Screener Review phase of the competition.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Computer-Based Reasoning Tests inc. Language Comprehension, Competency-Based Interview, Situational Competency-Based Interview, and proofreading/correcting test.

Preparation Plan: 

• While you keep your fingers crossed that you get invited to the Assessment Centre, you can use this time to start practicing for the multiple-choice reasoning tests as these can take a bit of time to master. Although you will only need to reach the pass mark in these tests, don't risk knocking yourself out of the competition and jeopardise your chance to participate in the rest of the Assessment Centre because you failed to do well in these tests. EU Training also has virtual CBT training sessions, as well as methodology webinars to help you get up to speed with the Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning tests and Language Comprehension test.
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• SCBI. You will have to wait until EPSO releases the assignment pack (unique for each competition) before you can finalise your preparation for this exercise. These unique assignment packs are usually released by EPSO only a few weeks before the actual exam, so this is where you will feel the heat. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once the pack is released. During these workshops, your trainer will delve deep into the specifics of the exercise and the content of the SCBI pack, giving you the opportunity to further develop your responses and enhance your understanding of the assignment through group discussions. If you would like to be added to our SCBI waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! EPSO Proofreaders / Language Editors Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development - EPSO/AD/389/20

The Assessment Centre of this competition is ongoing.

The Case Study and Written Test exams were completed on 8 March 2022. The Competency-Based Interview and Field-Related Interview are yet to be completed.

Preparation Plan: 

• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Field-Related Interview. Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition are available to attend, allowing candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. Check back on our Training Sessions page regularly for new sessions or if you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN! EPSO Specialists In Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Lawyer-Linguists (PL, HU, GA, FR, CS, BG) - EPSO/AD/383-388/21

The Transaction Test has been completed with candidates eagerly awaiting the exam results. Those that score the highest exam marks per language profile will make it to the Assessment Centre stage.

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre will include the following exams: Oral Presentation, Competency-Based Interview, and a field-related exercise in the form of a text summary with oral presentation.

Preparation Plan: 

• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Oral Presentation. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Oral Presentation Simulation Sessions tailored to the needs of this competition. If you would like to be added to our Oral Presentation waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN for 2021 Lawyer-Linguists Competition!
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Translators Competition (Danish, German, Finnish and Swedish) - COM/TA/AD/01-04/21

The Transaction Test has been completed with candidates awaiting their results. Those that successfully make it to the next phase of the competition will need to undertake an interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• If you wish to enhance your interview skills consider booking a one-on-one Assessment Centre Personal Coaching session with one of our EPSO specialists. 
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: The European Commission Has Released A Translators Competition
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in the field of External Relations - EPSO/AD/382/20

Eligibility Checks are still ongoing for this competition. Those that score the highest marks in the computer-based reasoning tests and are eligible to participate in the competition will move on to the Talent Screener Review phase of the competition.

Next Steps: Those who score the highest in the Talent Screener Review stage will move onto the Assessment Centre which will include the following exams: Case Study, Written Test, Competency-Based Interview, and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• Case Study. Try a simulation to get a feel for what this computer-based test is like. You can also have your completed simulation evaluated by an assessor if you like. 
• Written Test. To familiarise yourself with this exercise it is recommended that you watch the EPSO Written Test Insights webinar. If EPSO releases an assignment pack in advance of the exam we will hold training sessions tailored to the specific content of the assignment pack. If you would like to be added to our Written Test waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Field-Related Interview. Once your Assessment Centre exam period is announced, we will organises Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition to allow candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. If you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN: EPSO Administrators In External Relations Competition!
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Administrators in the European Law - EPSO/AD/381/20

The Assessment Centre of this competition is ongoing.

The Written Test was completed on 11 February 2022. The Competency-Based Interview and Oral Presentation are yet to be completed.

Preparation Plan: 

• Competency-Based Interview. Start by watching this EPSO Competency-Based Interview Insights webinar. Then participate in a Virtual CBI Simulation Session to answer 'likely' interview questions and get feedback from an EPSO expert. Doing this now will allow you time to perfect your answers and gain suggestions on where/how you could improve further. 
• Oral Presentation. EPSO has released the Oral Presentation assignment packs for this competition. Virtual Oral Presentation Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition are available to attend. During these training sessions, your trainer will use the assignment packs released by EPSO to simulate the Oral Presentation exam with the aim to assist you in your preparation and help you become comfortable with this test component. Check back on our Training Sessions page regularly for new sessions or if you would like to be added to our Oral Presentation waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN: EPSO Administrators In European Law Competition!
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Secretaries - EPSO/AST-SC/10/20

Eligibility Checks have been completed and the results of the Microsoft Office Word Test have been communicated to candidates. 310 SC1 and 237 SC2 level candidates have progressed to the Assessment Centre stage of the competition. 

Next Steps: The Assessment Centre will include the following exams: Role Play and Field-Related Interview.

Preparation Plan: 

• Role Play. Virtual Role Play Simulation (generic sessions) are available to attend. Taking an interactive approach, these sessions are designed to help build your confidence and build awareness of how to excel in this exercise. Virtual workshops tailored to this competition's specific assignment pack will be organised once EPSO releases the Role Play pack. Check back on our Training Sessions page regularly for new sessions or if you would like to be added to our Oral Presentation waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• Field-Related Interview. Virtual Field-Related Interview Simulation Sessions tailored to THIS specific competition are available to attend, allowing candidates to come together to answer 'likely' interview questions, discuss responses and share feedback/suggestions through the guidance of an EPSO expert. Check back on our Training Sessions page regularly for new sessions or if you would like to be added to our Field-Related Interview waiting list please contact Customer Support and include your EPSO competition's reference code along with the simulation session you would like to be notified about.
• For more details on this competition read this overview article: APPLICATIONS OPEN for 2020 EPSO Secretaries Competition!
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

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Lawyer-Linguists (DA, EL, FR, HR, PL)

The Danish and Croatian language profiles have completed the selection process and their Reserve Lists have been released. The Greek, French, and Polish language profiles have yet to complete the selection process. 

• For more details on this competition read this overview article: 2020 Lawyer-Linguists Competition Released
• Join this competition's Facebook Group to connect with other candidates

CAST Exams

A new profile has been added to the CAST mix: Building management (CAST Permanent)

The testing periods of each CAST profile are published on the web pages of the different EPSO CAST profiles.

If you get invited to take part in the computer-based test you will need to complete a Verbal Reasoning Test, Numerical Reasoning Test, Abstract Reasoning Test, and a Competency Test or Language Comprehension Test depending on the CAST profile.

To get you comfortable with these tests and increase your test-taking speed we recommend that you complete some practice tests under exam conditions. We have special practice packages for each EPSO CAST profile. Also, methodology webinars (many are FREE) and online training sessions are also available to take your exam preparation to the next level.

If you are new to the CAST selection process, we recommend that you watch this FREE information webcast: 2019 EPSO CAST Demystified - Q&A

Also, don't forget to connect with other candidates via the EPSO CAST Exams Facebook Group

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