Not quite sure how to put it...September was not boring. EPSO has been keeping everyone on their toes releasing competitions, Case Study assignments, retracting them, releasing them again. It is hard to keep track, but that is why we are here - to help you make sense of all that is happening. There were also a couple of interesting announcements from EPSO this week as well.
- This one about supporting multilingualism - read all about it here.
- And EPSO just announced on their website that due to a number of EUIPO candidates having technical issues, there is retesting planned for 6 October. Check out the EPSO website for details!
ARTICLE QUICK LINKS
- UPCOMING EPSO COMPETITIONS
- EPSO COMPETITIONS OPEN FOR APPLICATION
- ONGOING EPSO COMPETITIONS
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Upcoming EPSO Competitions
EPSO AD5 GENERALISTS
- Join András Baneth for a free info webcast
- 3 October at 12 PM (Brussels time)
- Forward planning advice for this competition
- Find out how to start preparing
- Click on the link above to get the full details
- Applications will open on 9 November
Administrators in the field of TRANSPORT | EPSO/AD/410/23
- Join the Facebook group here.
- EPSO will open applications for this competition on 5 October 2023
- The deadline for application is 17 October 2023 | Brussels time zone.
- Join the free webcast with Andras Baneth on 6 October!
Nuclear Inspectors & Policy Officers - AD7
- Join the Facebook group here.
- EPSO will open applications for this competition on 19 October 2023
- The deadline for application will be approximately one month later, EPSO has not published this information yet.
- Join the free webcast with Andras Baneth on 20 October!
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Open for Application
LAWYER-LINGUISTS FOR THE COURT OF JUSTICE
29 September 2023 UPDATE: EPSO Made an announcement concerning legal qualifications and extended the deadline for applications.
EPSO opened applications for six language profiles on 14 September 2023. These are the languages concerned:
- English (EN)
- Spanish (ES)
- Lithuanian (LT)
- Dutch (NL)
- Portuguese (PT)
- Slovak (SK)
The application deadline is now 24 October 2023 because of updates to the Notice of Competition. Please check the official EPSO profile page for the most up-to-date information.
- Watch the full recording of the free webcast with Andras Baneth to gain valuable insights, get the most important details from the NoC, and to find out how to get best prepared.
- Join the Facebook group here
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EPSO/AD/403/23 | AD7
- Crisis management
- Migration and internal security
Applications were due on 5 September 2023. EPSO released the Case Study materials and announced that for this competition the set of documents titled Case Study 2 will be used for the exam. The period to book a testing slot opens on 29 September. Join the Facebook group here.
IMPORTANT DATES >>>
- Period to book a slot for tests: 29 September to 3 October
- Test dates: 10 & 11 October
- Deadline to submit supporting documents: 12 October 2023 at midday
Here's how to prepare >>>
Case Study Exam:
Field-related MCQ practice:
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EPSO ECONOMISTS AD6
EPSO released Case Study 1 for the Economists candidates' competition. Supporting documents due today!
IMPORTANT DATES >>>
- Supporting documents due on 28 SEPTEMBER at NOON (12:00 PM - Brussels Time Zone / CEST)
- Testing period:
- Microeconomics/macroeconomics | 2 October
- Financial economics | 3 October
- Industrial economics | 4 October
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO CASE STUDY EXAM
- EPSO CASE STUDY INSIGHTS WEBINAR
- Free analysis of the case study documents from the EU Training trainers
---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)
- Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test - FREE
- Pro Tips For The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test
- Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test - FREE
- Pro Tips For The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test
- Maths Refresher For Numerical Reasoning
- Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test - FREE
- Pro Tips For The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test
---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED MCQ
EU Training has you covered here as well with practice test questions for all three profiles. Purchase them in packages for discounts and best deals!
---> FREE EPSO PREP RESOURCES
- MCQ resources list
- Info Webcast with transcript
- Join the EPSO ECONOMIST Exams Facebook group to be part of a very helpful and active community.
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EPSO AST3 - OPERATIONAL / TECHNICAL SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
EPSO/AST/155/22 - The word on the street is that the assessment centre will resume soon with field-related interviews in the spotlight.
Important dates >>>
- EPSO Assessment Centre: ongoing until mid-October 2023 (indicative)
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS
- TUESDAY | 3 October | 12:30-14:30
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ICT EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS
The Assessment Centre has been thrown into high gear for these EPSO candidates with the SCBI assignment just being released and field-related interviews happening at the same time. Join the ICT Facebook group here.
- EPSO/AST/151/22 - AST4
- EPSO Assessment Centre Exams: ongoing until mid-December 2023 (indicative)
- EPSO/AD/398/22 - AD7 / AD8
- EPSO Assessment Center Exams: ongoing until mid-March 2024 (indicative)
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS
- Friday | 20 October | 12:30-14:30
- Friday | 26 October | 12:30-14:30
---> EPSO SCBI WORKSHOPS
- Administrators | Tuesday | 17 October | 12:30-14:30
- Administrators | Tuesday | 24 October | 12:30-14:30
- Administrators | Thursday | 26 October | 12:30-14:30
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EXPERTS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN THE FIELDS OF SPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY (EPSO/AD/400/22)
Many of these candidates are still in EPSO Assessment Centre mode, until mid-October according to the EPSO website.
Important dates >>>
- Assessment Centre: 7 September to 17 October 2023
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO FIELD-RELATED INTERVIEW SIMULATIONS
- Wednesday | 11 October | 09:00-11:00
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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)
- Childcare 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 13-17 October 2023
- Testing will take place on these days: 23-24 October 2023
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)
- Verbal Reasoning | Tuesday, 10 October | 17:30-19:30
- Numerical Reasoning | Wednesday, 11 October | 17:30-19:30
- Abstract Reasoning | Thursday, 12 October | 17:30-19:30
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION / EEAS INTERNAL COMPETITIONS
Here's how to prepare >>>
IN-PERSON ORAL TEST CLASSROOM TRAINING IN BRUSSELS
Includes Interview simulation AND Oral Presentation Simulation
- Friday | 6 October | 14:30-18:30
Additional resources >>>
- Join the very active and collaborative dedicated Facebook group here: EU Commission Internal Competition Exams
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