What's Coming Up in April 2023 - EPSO Rundown

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Monthly EPSO Competitions Update - April 2023 - Find out what's happening this month on your EPSO prep journey to an EU job.

There's a long holiday break just around the corner in April, we're definitely all looking forward to that... In other good news - there has finally been a little movement in the current, ongoing EPSO competitions! Administrators in the field of external relations and Proofreaders/language editors competitions Reserve Lists were published - congratulations to all candidates who made it and we hope you find your desired EU job.

Despite these developments - there is still a lot of waiting going on. Linguistic Assistants are waiting for final results to see if they got on the Reserve List. Audit (AD7) candidates have just finished their Assessment Centre interviews, and can look forward to waiting for their results from EPSO as well. The AST3 competitions ( EPSO/AST/154/22 and EPSO/AST/155/22) candidates are still waiting to see how many hit the pass mark and made it to the EPSO Assessment Centre phase, same for Heads of Administration in EU Delegations candidates.

This time, we have only highlighted current EPSO competitions which have progressed into a different phase since last month's EPSO Rundown article. 

EPSO Competition Quick Links​

 

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ICT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS

  • (EPSO/AD/398/22 - AD7 / AD8) 
  • (EPSO/AST/151/22 - AST4)

After the Talent Screener checks 623 AST4 candidates and 1 029 AD7/AD8 candidates were invited to sit the EPSO Assessment Centre exams. Congratulations to all of these candidates to making it to the AC! 

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST

Join an interactive online training session to get the hang of Verbal, Numerical and Abstract reasoning with an expert trainer who will take a deep dive into the methodology which you will put straight into practice with a test simulation.

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW 

Get in-depth interview methodology and preparation tips to improve your performance with these interview simulation training sessions:

  • Friday | 28 April | 12:30 - NEW! Open for registration
  • Wednesday |19 April | 9:00 - FULL
  • Thursday | 6 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Thursday | 6 April | 9:00  - FULL
  • Thursday | 13 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Friday | 14 April | 9:00 - FULL
  • Friday | 14 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Thursday | 20 April | 9:00 - FULL
  • Thursday | 20 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Thursday | 27 April | 9:00 - FULL
  • Friday | 28 April | 12:30 - FULL

---> EPSO CASE STUDY

  • 8 Steps To Ace The EPSO Case Study
    • The ultimate guide to best prepare for your EPSO Case Study.
    • This article includes many useful tips and a list of resources (free and for purchase) to help you on your EPSO prep journey

---> EPSO SITUATIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEW

  • Once EPSO releases the SCBI assignment, EU Training will schedule SCBI workshops.
  • Please write to our Support Team if you'd like to be the first to receive notification that the SCBI workshops are open for registration. They will put you on the waiting list.

Additional resources >>>

Get in touch with fellow candidates, ask questions, create study groups, keep up with new info: join the ICT Facebook group.

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

We have lift-off! The Talent Screeners have been assessed and here are the results:

Profile & Competition Code Number of Candidates Minimum Score
 Defence industry | EPSO/AST/400/22 - 1 (AD7) 97 32
 Defence industry | EPSO/AST/400/22 - 1 (AD9) 48 55
  Field of Space | EPSO/AST/400/22 - 2 (AD7) 108 23
  Field of Space | EPSO/AST/400/22 - 2 (AD9) 54 39

Salutes to those of you who have made it to this next phase - the Assessment Centre.

Here's how to prepare >>>

EPSO hasn't announced dates yet, but it is always a good idea to lay a solid foundation for the EPSO CBT prep work.

---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST

It's not rocket science, but learning test-taking methodology can improve your speed and score.

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW 

Practicing for the interview will boost your confidence, especially with all the personal feedback and useful tips given by our expert coach.

  • Thursday | 28 April | 12:30 - NEW! Open for registration
  • Thursday | 20 April | 9:00 - CONFIRMED! 2 spots left
  • Thursday | 27 April | 9:00 - FULL
  • Wednesday | 12 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Tuesday | 18 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Thursday | 20 April | 12:30 - FULL
  • Tuesday | 25 April | 12:30 - FULL

---> EPSO SITUATIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEW and ORAL PRESENTATION 

  • Once EPSO releases the assignments, EU Training will schedule training sessions.
  • Please notify our Support Team if you'd like to be put on the waiting list to be the first to know when these training session are scheduled. 

Additional resources >>>

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HEADS OF ADMINISTRATION IN EU DELEGATIONS

The results from the Talent Screener check were finally sent to candidates this past week. Congratulations to all those who have successfully made it to the EPSO Assessment Centre phase. 

Important dates >>>

  • Case Study -  26 May 2023 (online - remotely proctored)
  • Assessment Centre - mid May 2023 until mid July 2023 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>

--> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW 

An expert EU careers coach will simulate interview questions and give personalised feedback and tips for improvement. You'll get to observe others doing the same to help you prepare a plan on how to proceed in the EPSO FRI.​

---> EPSO CASE STUDY

  • 8 Steps To Ace The EPSO Case Study
    • The ultimate guide to best prepare for your EPSO Case Study.
    • This article includes many useful tips and a list of resources (free and for purchase) to help you on your EPSO prep journey

---> EPSO SITUATIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEW

  • EPSO will release an SCBI assignment at some point. Shortly after this happens we will offer SCBI workshops.
  • Please email the Support Team if you'd like to be the first to receive notification about newly scheduled SCBI workshops. 

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EPSO CAST COMPETITIONS

Important dates >>>

  • Computer-Based Test booking period is 17 to 21 April 2023
  • Testing will take place between 24 and 28 April 2023
  • Results will be announced on 17 May 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

Participate in one or more training sessions focusing on EPSO Computer-Based Test-taking methodology, including great time management tips. You'll get to put your fresh knowledge straight into practice with an EPSO test simulation.

Additional resources >>>

The CAST Facebook group is a great resource for getting to know how the exams work and for finding sample questions. Definitely join if you haven't yet!

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION INTERNAL COMPETITIONS

Here's how to prepare >>>

​IN-PERSON ORAL TEST CLASSROOM TRAINING IN BRUSSELS
Includes Interview simulation AND Oral Presentation Simulation

  • Thursday | 21 April | 14:30-18:30 - FULL

INTERVIEW SIMULATION (online):

Additional resources >>>

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Contact our EU Training Support Team if you have any questions about EPSO competitions or if you need some free advice on how to prepare for your EPSO exams.