Methodology Webinars

EPSO Computer-Based Test

These methodology webinars cover the EPSO computer-based tests (reasoning skills): Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning Tests

Webinar NameAvailable Purchases

Pro Tips For The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test

Trainer: Megan Byrt

Recording €99

Description

Before you start preparing for the Verbal Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition utilise this opportunity to work through sample questions with our trainer. Apply the practical lessons you’ll learn via this session to improve on your test score.

This webinar recording offers the opportunity to work through questions of increasing difficulty together with the trainer and learn from the strategic tips acquired along the way from an expert in the field.

Before you undertake the Pro Tips For The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test webinar it is recommended however, that you first view our FREE Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test webinar. It offers a detailed summary of the Verbal Reasoning Test and highlights all the crucial test methodology and theory you need to know.

Topics Covered

  • Verbal Reasoning Overview
  • Participants are given two minutes to solve a question and vote for the correct solution
  • Correct answer revealed followed by presenter’s question debrief
  • Q&A opportunities throughout
  • 8 sample Verbal Reasoning questions in total, covering a range of relevant question types

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please purchase the recording, by selecting the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • Once you have successfully purchased the recording it will appear in your “Practice Centre”, on the right-hand side, in the "My Webinars" section.

Who should purchase this webinar?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this webinar?
60 minutes

About Ben Williams:

  • Senior Occupational Psychologist, specialising in selection testing.
  • Over 20 years' experience in the field of designing psychometric tools
  • Senior EU Training partner

 

Pro Tips For The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test

Trainer: Ben Williams

Recording €99

Description

Before you start preparing for the Numerical Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition utilise this opportunity to work through sample questions with our trainer. Apply the practical lessons you’ll learn via this session to improve on your test score.

This webinar recording offers the opportunity to work through questions of increasing difficulty together with the trainer and learn from the strategic tips acquired along the way from an expert in the field.

Before you undertake the Pro Tips For The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test webinar it is recommended however, that you first view our FREE Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test webinar. It offers a detailed summary of the Numerical Reasoning Test and highlights all the crucial test methodology and theory you need to know.

Topics Covered

  • Numerical Reasoning Overview
  • Participants are given two minutes to solve a question and vote for the correct solution
  • Correct answer revealed followed by presenter’s question debrief
  • Q&A opportunities throughout
  • 8 sample Numerical Reasoning questions in total, covering a range of relevant question types

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?
Please purchase the recording, by selecting the “Add to Cart” option on the right. Once you have successfully purchased the recording it will appear in your “Practice Centre”.

Who should purchase this recording?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this webinar?
60 minutes

About Ben Williams:

  • Senior Occupational Psychologist, specialising in selection testing.
  • Over 20 years' experience in the field of designing psychometric tools
  • Senior EU Training partner

 

Pro Tips For The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test

Trainer: Ben Williams

Recording €99

Description

Before you start preparing for the Abstract Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition utilise this opportunity to work through sample questions with our trainer. Apply the practical lessons you’ll learn via this session to improve on your test score.

This webinar recording offers the opportunity to work through questions of increasing difficulty together with the trainer and learn from the strategic tips acquired along the way from an expert in the field.

Before you undertake the Pro Tips For The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test webinar it is recommended however, that you first view our FREE Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test webinar. It offers a detailed summary of the Abstract Reasoning Test and highlights all the crucial test methodology and theory you need to know.

Topics Covered

  • Abstract Reasoning Overview
  • Participants are given one minute to solve a question and vote for the correct solution
  • Correct answer revealed followed by presenter’s question debrief
  • Q&A opportunities throughout
  • 15 sample Abstract Reasoning questions in total, covering a range of relevant question types

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please purchase the recording, by selecting the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • Once you have successfully purchased the recording it will appear in your “Practice Centre” on the right-hand side in the "My Webinars" section.

Who should purchase this recording?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this recording?
60 minutes

About Ben Williams:

  • Senior Occupational Psychologist, specialising in selection testing.
  • Over 20 years' experience in the field of designing psychometric tools
  • Senior EU Training partner

 

Maths Refresher For Numerical Reasoning

Trainer: Chris Suddick

Recording €59

Description

Give yourself the best chance to reach a high score in the Numerical Reasoning component of your competition’s Pre-Selection exam. This mathematics refresher is the perfect tool to help you brush up on those rusty math rules and shortcuts. The webinar will explore calculations without a calculator, proportions and shortcuts, basic mathematical operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction and percentages. 

Topics Covered

  • Basic mathematical operations
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Fractions and percentages
  • Practice-focused training, lots of exercises, simulation
  • Several question and answer blocks

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please purchase the recording, by selecting the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • Once you have successfully purchased the recording it will appear in your “Practice Centre” on the right-hand side in the "My Webinars" section.

Who should purchase this recording?

  • Candidates for any EPSO competition.
  • This webinar is valuable for everyone who would like to improve on their Numerical Reasoning test score.

About Chris Suddick:

  • Graduate of Computer Science from York University
  • 25 years in the computer industry as a technical specialist and trainer
  • Developed and taught many training courses and study guides

How longs is this recording?
90 minutes

“Three cheers for the webinar team, excellent online training!“ (Alex, Germany)  

Recording Free

Description

Before you start preparing for the Numerical Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition, take the time to understand the specifics of this test so you can apply these valuable insights and improve your test score.

This FREE webinar offers a detailed overview of the Numerical Reasoning Test. It is theory focused, outlines basic and advanced test methodologies, highlights strategies on how to tackle such questions and offers useful tips to enhance time efficiency.

Following on from this theory based webinar is our Pro Tips For The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test live webinar, which is practical focused, fully interactive and applies the knowledge acquired from the Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test webinar.

If a live session of the Pro Tips For The EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test webinar is currently not being advertised, it can be accessed as a recording as well.

Topics Covered

  • EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test Specifics
  • Solving Numerical Reasoning Questions Overview
  • Interpretation of Information
  • Key Skills
  • Calculation Overview
  • Estimation Overview
  • Estimating or Calculating: Which To Use When?
  • Vital Tips and Tricks

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please select the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • As this is a free recording you do not have to pay for it and an “Owned” message will appear once it has been successfully added to your account.
  • To view the webinar recording, visit your Practice Centre’s “My Webinars” page on the right-hand side.

Who should view this recording?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this recording?
30 minutes

About Robin Bott:

  • Chartered Occupational Psychologist, specialising in selection testing.
  • Designed hundreds of psychometric test questions.
  • Runs training sessions on psychometric test methodologies and how to excel in them.

 

Recording Free

Description

Before you start preparing for the Verbal Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition, take the time to understand the specifics of this test so you can apply these valuable insights and improve your test score.

This FREE webinar offers a detailed overview of the Verbal Reasoning Test. It is theory focused, outlines basic and advanced test methodologies, highlights strategies on how to tackle such questions and offers useful tips to enhance time efficiency.

Following on from this theory based webinar is our Pro Tips For The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test live webinar, which is practical focused, fully interactive and applies the knowledge acquired from the Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test webinar.

If a live session of the Pro Tips For The EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test webinar is currently not being advertised, it can be accessed as a recording as well.

Topics Covered

  • EPSO Verbal Reasoning Test Specifics
  • Solving Verbal Reasoning Questions Overview
  • Guidelines from a Designer’s Perspective
  • Concepts
  • Vital Tips and Tricks

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please select the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • As this is a free recording you do not have to pay for it and an “Owned” message will appear once it has been successfully added to your account.
  • To view the webinar recording, visit your Practice Centre’s “My Webinars” section.

Who should view this recording?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this recording?
30 minutes

About Megan Byrt:

  • Business Psychologist who specialises in training and psychometric assessment.
  • Wide range of experience in designing and delivering assessments, especially for graduates.
  • Runs training sessions on psychometric test methodologies and how to excel in them.

 

Recording Free

Description

Before you start preparing for the Abstract Reasoning Test of your EPSO competition, take the time to understand the specifics of this test so you can apply these valuable insights and improve your test score.

This FREE webinar offers a detailed overview of the Abstract Reasoning Test. It is theory focused, outlines basic and advanced test methodologies, highlights strategies on how to tackle such questions and offers useful tips to enhance time efficiency.

Following on from this theory based webinar is our Pro Tips For The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test live webinar, which is practical focused, fully interactive and applies the knowledge acquired from the Beginner’s Guide To The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test webinar.

If a live session of the Pro Tips For The EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test webinar is currently not being advertised, it can be accessed as a recording as well.

Topics Covered

  • EPSO Abstract Reasoning Test Specifics
  • Solving Abstract Reasoning Questions Overview
  • Distractions
  • Complexity
  • Vital Tips and Tricks

Technical Information

How do I access this recording?

  • Please select the “Add to Cart” option on the right.
  • As this is a free recording you do not have to pay for it and an “Owned” message will appear once it has been successfully added to your account.
  • To view the webinar recording, visit your Practice Centre’s “My Webinars” section on the right-hand side.

Who should view this recording?

  • Anyone who is undertaking an EPSO Competitions
  • Relevant for all profiles

How long is this recording?
30 minutes

About Robin Bott:

  • Chartered Occupational Psychologist, specialising in selection testing.
  • Designed hundreds of psychometric test questions.
  • Runs training sessions on psychometric test methodologies and how to excel in them.

 

EPSO AD5 Generalist 2023 Exam | How to Succeed

Trainer: András Baneth

Recording €25

Description

As the biggest EPSO competition of the past 4 years is about to be launched on 9 November 2023 for AD5 Generalists, we'd like to give you a headstart by sharing tips and strategies for preparation. Prepare, improve, succeed!

UPDATE: EPSO announced a halt to testing and postponed the AD5 generalist competition

Topics Covered

  • The new 2023 EPSO selection system
  • The AD5 Generalist competition:
  • Application criteria
  • Expected timeline
  • Exam components
  • How to prepare for the CBT (A/V/N reasoning) tests
  • How to prepare for the EU knowledge test
  • How to prepare for the case study exam
  • Plan ahead: from September 2023 until January 2024
  • Sources and resources to use

Technical Information

This is a recording of the live webinar held at the beginning of October.

Date recorded: 3 October, 2023
Recording Length: 90 minutes

Who are the presenters?

Andras Baneth

  • EU Training co-founder Europe's #1 expert on EU careers
  • Author of The Ultimate EU Test Book
  • Former EU Official

Andras Korizs

  • EU Training EPSO computer-based tests trainer.
  • Has undertaken and successfully passed the EPSO selection exams on a number of occasions
  • Experienced teacher and coach, specialising in reasoning skills tests

What Is The Difference Between A Live Webinar And A Webinar Recording?

Live webinars are an interactive live sessions with lots of examples, practical tips to help enhance your EPSO exam performance and Q&A blocks to ask all your pressing questions. Simply signing up for a live event, log on to take part and get access to the presentation’s recording afterwards so you can consult it at any point during your preparation. Don’t see an upcoming live event? Easy! Just purchase a webinar recording of an earlier event to gain immediate access to all the vital information presented during a previous live session. Naturally, the only difference being, you won’t be able to vote during exercise slots or ask your own questions.

Live Info Webcasts are always held shortly after a new EPSO competition is released and are always free, just click on 'Get' next to the listing. These webcasts help guide you through the Notice of Competition and help you understand the EPSO selection process, the various tests and how to best prepare for your EPSO exams. Recordings of the live webcasts will be made available directly through your EU Training account, but are also available here in the EU Training Webcast Library, free for anyone to view.

Our Webinars Cover

  • 60-120 minutes of detailed methodology with lot of practice exercises
  • Must know facts about the various EPSO tests
  • Typical traps
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Terminology, layout and other crucial points to note
  • Time management and tips to maximising your scores

Technical Details

  • Available on any internet-connected device in the world
  • Accessible directly through the MY WEBINARS section of your EU Training dashboard
  • Make sure the browser you use is updated to the latest version
  • Voice via computer speakers or headset
  • Preferably cable or fast internet connection
  • Unlimited Revision
  • Practice / Exam mode
  • Realistic Simulations
  • 24 Hour Support

"Our trainer was relaxed and willing to answer all questions. She asked us at the beginning what we hoped to achieve in the session and she managed to meet all expectations in a short time frame."

EPSO Case Study workshop | 27 September 2023

Eimear from Northern Ireland

"Very useful tips and things to take into account when preparing for the exam. Very clear explanations from the trainer and good to (hopefully) relduce some stress before the actual exam."

Mastering the EU Commission's Internal Competition Oral Test | IN-PERSON Classroom Training | 26 May 2023

Marina from italy

"I strongly recommend this service. The trainers have high level of expertise and experience. I have received valuable tailored feedback and guidance, which give me solid foundation and confidence for the actual interview."

European Commission Internal Comp. | Interview Simulation |  | 15 February 2023

- from anonymous participant

I need some general information on the EPSO (EU Career) competitions.

Not sure how EPSO competitions work? Or what the difference is between and EPSO competition and CAST?

Check out the New To EU Exams section to get clarification on the EPSO selection procedures.

If you have specific questions or need free advice, please contact us directly any time!

What services do you offer on this website?

EU Training offers a huge variety of products and services to assist with your EPSO preparation.

Online EPSO exam practice

  • practice questions available for all types of EPSO competitions and CAST
  • simulates the real EPSO test-taking conditions

EPSO Case Study Simulations

  • simulates this EPSO test, including the strict time limits
  • Evaluation available (in English and French ONLY) - get direct feedback from an expert
  • 19 Case studies available in English
  • 5 case studies available in French
  • 1 case study each available in German, Spanish and Italian (no evaluation available for these).

EPSO Classroom Training Sessions

Our classes are held by professional trainers who are EPSO experts. Focused heavily on the practical side of the EPSO exams, these training sessions are designed to enhance a candidate’s confidence by simulating EPSO test conditions before the real thing. EU Training not only offers classes tailored to the various EPSO competitions but also provides EPSO Computer-Based Test training for CAST and all EPSO competitions.

Personal coaching sessions

We help EPSO candidates improve their performance on their exams through one-on-one personal coaching services. Reasoning Skills, EU Career Interviews (was EPSO Assessment Centre) and Middle Management coaching sessions are available via Skype or in-person in Brussels (face-to-face). Candidates will receive focused attention and tailored guidance from expert instructors to prepare for any stage of the EPSO selection process, and boost their EPSO exam performance. Application Assistance services are also offered when applying for a new EPSO competition.

Webinars

EU Training holds many LIVE methodology webinar sessions hosted by EPSO experts and offers a vast library of webinar recordings to help you through every stage of the EPSO selection process, including:

  • the EPSO Computer-Based Tests
  • the EPSO Case Study
  • EPSO interviews
  • ... and even how to get an EU job once you're on the Reserve List.

Free EPSO Info Webcasts

When EPSO releases a new Notice of Competition we help break it down by highlighting the most important details:

  • the application process
  • eligibility requirements
  • best preparation methods for EPSO competitions.

This is a great way to get access to vital information to help you excel in your upcoming EPSO competition and achieve your EU career dreams. EU Training webcasts are always free and the recordings are available to view with or without an EU Training account.

eBooks

We are constantly expanding our eBook collection to offer valuable reading materials that delve deep into key EPSO exams topics. Download all our eBooks for free.

E-learning materials

We keep you posted about the latest EPSO news and developments, and offer valuable advice with our Tips & Tricks articles to tackle tricky EPSO topics, so you can use these insights to your advantage the next time you take an EPSO exam.

EU Jobs

Looking for an EU Job? Scan through our comprehensive list of currently available EU agencies jobs. Also, have all the latest EU employment opportunities sent straight to your inbox by subscribing to our EU JOBS newsletter to get updates every two weeks on upcoming EPSO competitions and job vacancies at EU Institutions.

EU Training Customer Support Team

Last, but definitely not least, our Customer Support is here to help with any website or EPSO related queries - and beyond! Never hesitate to contact us!

We hope you will utilise our ever expanding services and find them usefel, even vital, in your EPSO exam preparation.

How can I register on the EU Training website? Where is the registration form?

You can register on our website for free via the following link.

Once you register you will have access to a vast library of FREE content, such as many of our Webinars and e-books, and you will also be able to make purchases.

What forms of payment are accepted? Is payment safe?

Regarding payment, the system will offer you online credit card payment (immediate access), payment via PayPal (immediate access) or Virtual Euro Account (immediate access).

Online credit card payment: (immediate access)

Accepted cards:  Mastercard, Visa (please note that Visa Electron card is not always supported).

Credit card payment is real-time, the transaction is secured by a 128-bit SSL coded system, verified by the most trusted seal, Verisign and provided by the two leading payment providers, PayPal and Realex Payments.

Virtual Euro Account: (immediate access)

Sometimes we offer customers virtual euros as a form of compensation, reward or as a special deal. If you have been allocated virtual euros by us you can use that amount to pay for your next purchase, or pay for a part of it (if you don't have enough virtual euros on your account) and pay for the rest via the other methods.

For further information, please check our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy or feel free to contact us anytime.

If I'm unable to join the live webinar or webcast on time, can I still join later?

Absolutely.

With regard to our free EPSO info webcasts, or any live webinar products for purchase, you can join in or leave at any time. And if you can't attend the live event on the day, it's worth registering anyways because you will get access to the recording and all additional documents.

If you are having issues connecting to the live event, contact us immediately.

How many times can I use a question? And how many times can I revise a test?

Our questions have no expiration date, your question balance has no expiration date. You can compose new tests as long as you have new questions on your account, and you can revise previous tests without any time limitation.

We created a system that helps your EU exam preparation in the best possible way:

  • After you buy an exam preparation package, you can use these questions to create new tests in any composition and language you wish.
  • Once you launch a new test, the number of questions that you put in there will be deducted from your account and you can use each question once, similarly to a test book where you mark your answer options.
  • However, as a special gift to our customers, we created a system where you can re-take any of your previously composed tests as many times as you like (you can do this by finding the test you wish to re-take via the Practice Activity block of your Dashboard).
  • You can monitor your progress via the Statistics block as well.
  • After submitting or re-taking a test, you can revise all your previous tests in Review mode which includes an option to turn off the 'Explanation' feature to further improve the revision experience.
  • Moreover, revision is not limited in any way. You may revise previous tests and questions for an unlimited period and for an unlimited number of times.

How do I buy test questions in the language I want to practice in?

When buying question packages, you are buying a quota of questions from our database and not specific questions. This means that in the Start New Test block you can choose which language(s) you want to do your practice tests in. You do not pick this up at the time of purchase.

TIP: make sure you click on the little (i) in the table on the Products tab to see how many questions we have in a particular language per test so you don’t over-purchase.