What's Coming Up in August 2023 - EPSO Rundown

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Monthly EPSO Exams Forward Planning for August - Upcoming and Ongoing EPSO competitions

Last month EPSO announced new dates for upcoming competitions in 2023 and two new competitions were opened for applications. EPSO may be closing its doors temporarily for their summer break, but that by no means is an excuse to lose your EPSO prep momentum. One of the cardinal rules of preparing for exams is to be consistent and persistent. EU Training can help you stick to your study plan by offering the best resources on EU careers exams. Find your competition below and find out what's happening this month!

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Upcoming EPSO Competitions

The next Notice of Competition will only be released after the summer break, in September, and that will be the LAWYER LINGUISTS AD7 EPSO Exams selecting candidates for the Court of Justice (Languages: EN, ES, LT, NL, PT, SK). Applications will open on 14 September, and as always EU Training will host a free info webcast on 18 September 2023. We will be posting an article about it and sharing it on our Facebook page, so keep an eye out for that.

You can take a look here at ALL the upcoming EPSO competitions planned for release in 2023 so far.

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Open for Application 

EPSO quickly released two Notice of competitions one after the other at the end of July. These are currently still open for applications - so you still have time!

EUIPO/AD/01/23 - Administrators in the field of intellectual property AD6

  • Apply on this link.
  • Applications due: 29 AUGUST 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Supporting documents due: 2 October 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Computer-Based Tests (CBT) Dates: September 2023 (indicative)
  • Reserve list: 200 places

EPSO/AD/403/23 - Two profiles, grade AD7

  • Applications due: 5 SEPTEMBER 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Supporting documents due: 12 October 2023 at 12:00 noon / Brussels time
  • Computer-Based Tests (CBT) Dates: October 2023 (indicative)
  1. Crisis Management
  2. Migration and Internal Security

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EPSO ECONOMISTS AD6

There was a technical issue with EPSO's website and the original application due date was extended by one day to 26 July. Lucky for those who left it last minute! The EPSO/AD/402/23 competition covers 3 profiles, and here are the number of applications submitted for each profile as published by EPSO:

  1. Macroeconomics / Microeconomics | 2 226
  2. Financial Economics | 3 013
  3. Industrial Economics | 1 081

EU Training held a free live webcast covering the ins and outs of the Notice of competition, you can view the full recording, and access the presentations slides, transcript and preparation resources here. 

The EPSO ECONOMIST Exams Facebook group is gaining momentum and members, with lots of useful posts and thoughtful questions. Click on the link to join.

IMPORTANT DATES >>>

  • Supporting documents due on 28 SEPTEMBER at NOON (12:00 PM - Brussels Time Zone / CEST)
  • Computer-Based Tests (CBT) Dates: Autumn 2023 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>​

---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)

These training sessions cover the reasoning tests methodology and are a great way to begin your preparation. After you've done a few practice tests, try a training session, and then try a few more practice tests afterwards and apply the methodology learned.

Full-day training session covering all 3 reasoning skills tests. cost is 145 EUR / participant:

Two-hour workshops starting weekday evenings at 17:30 and the cost is 55 EUR / participant:​

​---> EPSO CASE STUDY EXAM

  • Read the (almost) Perfect EPSO Case Study Guide - a 2023 update on the original guidebook reflecting the changes made this year to the EPSO selection process. This eBook is chock full of practical advice on how to achieve (nearly perfect) success on the EPSO Case Study exam. Download it for free, in pdf format, here.​

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EPSO AST3 - OPERATIONAL / TECHNICAL SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

EPSO/AST/155/22 - The Case Study exam happened early on in July, as did the SCBI. It seems only the Field-Related Interviews are left and these will probably start up again in September at some point.

Important dates >>>

  • EPSO Assessment Centre: mid-June 2023 to mid-October 2023 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS

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ICT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS

The CBT scores are finally out! Congratulations to those that passed their computer-based test - over 720 candidates total. The Assessment Centre interviews will pick back up after summer holidays, so there's a bit of a break, but best to keep sharp and keep up with your preparation plan, see the training session available for registration below.

  • EPSO/AST/151/22 - AST4
    • EPSO Assessment Centre Exams: September - December 2023 (indicative)
  • EPSO/AD/398/22 - AD7 / AD8
    • EPSO Assessment Center Exams: September 2023 to March 2024 (indicative)

Here's how to prepare >>>

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW​​

Join the ICT Facebook group

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

CBTs and Written test are long done and the results have been finally published for these EPSO candidates. All combined, over 230 candidates passed to the Assessment Centre phase of the competition. The AC will consist of a Field-Related Interview, an SCBI and an Oral Presentation. SCBI workshops and Oral Presentation Simulations will be organised once their assignments are released by EPSO.

Important dates >>>​

  • Assessment Centre: 7 September to 17 October

Here's how to prepare >>>​

---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW ​

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EPSO CAST COMPETITIONS

- Educational Psychologists (FG IV)

- Proofreaders (FG III)

- Translators (FG IV)

- Building management (FG II, FG III, FG IV)

- Finance (FG II, FG III, FG IV>

- Communication (FG III, FG IV)

- Political affairs / EU policies (FG III, FG IV)

- Law (FG III, FG IV)

- Information and communication technology (FG III, FG IV)

- Manual and administrative support workers (FG I)

- Child care staff (FG II)

- Project/programme management (FG III, FG IV)

- Administration / Human resources (FG II, FG III, FG IV)

- Secretaries/Clerks (FG II)

Important dates >>>

  • Computer-Based Test booking period is 7-11 September 2023
  • Testing will take place on these days: 13-14 September 2023

Here's how to prepare >>>

Full-day training session covering all 3 reasoning skills tests. cost is 145 EUR / participant:

Two-hour workshops starting weekday evenings at 17:30 and the cost is 55 EUR / participant:​

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION / EEAS INTERNAL COMPETITIONS

Results are out for many of the profiles and the Oral Test is ongoing at this point. EU Training regularly offers training sessions for those preparing for the Interview and Oral Presentation component of the Internal Competitions Oral Test. Here is what we have on offer for August / early September.

Here's how to prepare >>>

​IN-PERSON ORAL TEST CLASSROOM TRAINING IN BRUSSELS

Includes Interview simulation AND Oral Presentation Simulation

INTERVIEW SIMULATION (online)

ORAL PRESENTATION SIMULATION (online)

Additional resources >>>

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Contact the EU Training Support Team for free advice on EPSO competitions or questions if you are new to EU Careers and the selection process.