Online Training Sessions

Getting ready for the European Commission's Internal Competition Oral Test?

This session is heavily focused on and simulates the Oral Presentation component of the upcoming EC Internal Competitions’ Oral Test. Our highly experienced instructor will explain the underpinning principles of the Oral Presentation and share hands-on tips and tricks to optimise your performance during the actual test.

While becoming better at presenting takes a lot of practice, this course will provide practical ideas to make your oral presentation more memorable by applying a few simple techniques. Apart from tips on improving the content of the presentation or interview skills best practices, you will have a chance to present as well and listen to presentations by the other participants.

Please note: This training session does NOT cover the Interview component of the Oral Test. There are separate training sessions for the Interview part.

This training session will be conducted in English only.

IMPORTANT: The class will only take place if there are at least 4 participants 2 days before the date of the event. Maximum number is 6.

What's included?

• Preparation focused on the Oral Presentation
• Practical tips on how to strategically prepare for the Oral Presentation
• Interactive Oral Presentation simulation with debrief and feedback.
• You will be asked to prepare a short presentation (topics will be announced at the session, no prerequisites needed) and have a go in the 'hot seat' once
• 10 minutes preparation time 
• 15 minutes presentation + feedback
• A recording of your presentation
• Session hosted by one of our EPSO experts
• Limited to a small group of six participants for maximum interaction
• Tailored to collective learning and group feedback.

How can I apply?

• Click on the 'Apply' button to the right and proceed to checkout for payment
• The online training session will take place with Zoom, you will receive the link to the session on the day, one hour before the start time.
• We will send notification emails with detailed instructions on how to join 

Who should attend?

• Candidates participating in the European Commission’s Internal Competitions
• With the exception of AST/SC2 profile (no OP), applicants from all other levels and fields can participate. 

Who is the trainer?

• Ms. Ticiana Tucci, EU Training Assessment Centre Coach
• A trained Psychologist, with over 20 years of experience in HR recruitment and selection, as well as, training and development.
• Extensive experience as a certified career and executive coach.
• Has led numerous Assessment Centres for large international corporations as a HR consultant.

This training session will be held online through your EU Training account, details will be sent on confirmation. 

Need a confidence boost for your upcoming EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test? 

EU Training’s virtual workshops are designed to help calm nerves and build candidates’ confidence by simulating EPSO test conditions before the real thing.

This two hour interactive workshop will focus exclusively on the EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test and offers the opportunity to ask questions throughout from our highly experienced instructor. 

During this workshop, we will dive into the methodology of this test, offer valuable tips and tricks, and then apply this knowledge via practical simulation. 

PLEASE NOTE: The event will only take place if we have at least 8 participants 2 days before the date of the event.

What's included?

• Computer-based test training for CAST competitions and EPSO competitions focused on the Numerical Reasoning test
• 2 hours of EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test preparation
• A live Numerical Reasoning test simulation
• Presented by our resident reasoning skills expert
• Interactive session with Q&A throughout
• EPSO test methodology and preparation
• The full recording of the session for two weeks

What is the schedule? (timing and planning is indicative)

• 17:30 – 18:30     Numerical Reasoning Test Methodology & Tips + Q&A
• 18:30 – 19:30     Online Numerical Reasoning Test Simulation + evaluation of answers + Q&A

How can I apply?

• Click on the 'Apply' button to the right and proceed to checkout for payment.
• We will send notification emails with detailed instructions before the event.

Who should attend?

• CAST candidates, EPSO candidates or anyone taking part in a selection process where it is required to take the Computer-Based Tests (CBT or MCQs).

Who is the trainer?

Thomas WILLIAMS

• MA and PhD in foreign language learning and over 30 years of teaching and training experience
• EU Training's EPSO (online) classroom trainer for pre-selection test strategies, tips and tricks
• EU Training’s EPSO personal training coach for candidates wishing to tackle areas of weakness
• Psychometric test item developer
• Co-author of The Ultimate EU Test Book

What do past participants say?

"5 out of 5 - I would really recommend this training! The questions for the tests were very well selected and the presentation slides also very structured with useful explanations. Thomas was very inspiring with plenty of good tips and good explanations. Even though I find numerical reasoning very complicated, joining the training gave me the positive feeling that I can make it!"

- 22 February 2023, participant requested to stay anonymous

For candidates who have successfully reached the Assessment Centre phase of EPSO's Heads of Administration in EU Delegations (EPSO/AST/153/22) competition, this session focuses on preparing for the Field-Related Interview component of the AC.

Taking an interactive approach, the aim is to help build confidence by simulating EPSO test conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the interview with one of our EPSO experts. The valuable strategic tips provided will build awareness of where participants stand in their preparation progress.

This training session will be conducted in English only.

IMPORTANT: The class will only take place if there are at least 4 participants 2 days before the date of the event. Maximum number is 6.

What's included?

• EPSO Assessment Centre preparation focused on the EPSO Field-Related Interview
• Practical tips on how to strategically prepare
• Interactive Field-Related Interview simulation with debrief and feedback.
• Each participant will be asked to answer a number of 'likely' interview questions and have a go in the 'hot seat' at least once
• Recording of each participant's answers to interview questions, for personal use only
• Session hosted by one of our EPSO experts
• Limited to a small group of six participants for maximum interaction
• Tailored to collective learning and group feedback.

How can I apply?

• Click on the 'Apply' button to the right and proceed to checkout for payment
• Online sessions will take place using the Zoom platform.
• Notification emails with full details and requirements will be sent once the session is confirmed.

IMPORTANT: 

• Email notifications will be sent to the email connected with the EU Training account you use to register for this training session. 
• Check your spam folder  if you do not receive an 'Registration' email after registering for the session.

Who should attend?

• Candidates of Heads of Administration in EU Delegations competition (EPSO/AST/153/22) preparing for the EPSO Assessment Centre's Field-Related Interview component.

Who is the trainer?

• Ms. Ticiana Tucci, EU Training Assessment Centre Coach
• A trained Psychologist, with over 20 years of experience in HR recruitment and selection, as well as, training and development.
• Extensive experience as a certified career and executive coach.
• Has led numerous Assessment Centres for large international corporations as a HR consultant.

What do past participants say?

"I attended without preparing at all and it was useful to gain more insight of the process. This was a great way to kickstart my future preparation in the weeks ahead. But I believe it can be very useful if you are close to your interview too, to check how well you have prepared yourself. So it works well both for those well prepared, and those who are still at the beginning of their work." (Participant attended a FRI Simulation in November 2022)

For candidates who have successfully reached the Assessment Centre phase of EPSO's Heads of administration in EU Delegations (EPSO/AST/153/22) competition, this session is primarily focused on providing guidance and advice on how to get ready for the Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI) component of the upcoming EPSO AC.

This training session will be held in English only.

For each competition a unique SCBI assignment pack is released by EPSO. During this workshop our trainer will lead participants through an in-depth analysis of the assignment to highlight vital details needed to tackle and prepare for this interview effectively. 

To gain the maximum benefit from this training participants will be expected to have read through their assignment pack and prepare preliminary answers/solutions/proposals before the workshop session.

IMPORTANT: The class will only take place if there are at least 4 participants 2 days before the date of the event. Maximum 6 participants.

Schedule:

• Practicalities on how the SCBI will be run
• Assignment and background document analysis
• What assessors will be looking for - EPSO competencies within the context of the SCBI
• How to answer 'likely' interview questions:
  • Questions based on the assignment
  • Questions not based on the assignment

Prerequisite

• Homework – before participating in this workshop it is required to read through the assignment pack and prepare preliminary answers/solutions/proposals. 

What's included?

• EPSO Assessment Centre preparation focused on the Situational Competency-Based Interview (SCBI)
• 2-hour workshop with debrief and feedback
• Session hosted by one of our EPSO experts
• Limited to a small group of 6 participants for maximum interaction
• Tailored to collective learning and group feedback.

How can I apply?

• Click on the 'Apply' button to the right and proceed to checkout for payment
• Virtual sessions will take place via Zoom
• We will send notification emails with detailed instructions before the event

Who should attend?

• Candidate of the EPSO's Heads of administration in EU Delegations (EPSO/AST/153/22) preparing for the EPSO Assessment Centre's Situational Competency-Based Interview component

Who is the trainer?

• Ms. Ticiana Tucci, EU Training Assessment Centre Coach
• A trained Psychologist, with over 20 years of experience in HR recruitment and selection, as well as, training and development.
• Extensive experience as a certified career and executive coach.
• Has led numerous Assessment Centres for large international corporations as a HR consultant.