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A Complete Guide to EPSO Exams 2025

A Complete Guide to EPSO Exams 2025
In this day and age, it is increasingly difficult to find a career for those seeking purpose, stability, and professional development. For many, becoming a permanent EU official is the dream job precisely because it offers long-term career growth, excellent salary and benefits, and the chance to contribute to European policy in a truly international environment. 
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How to prepare | EPSO Taxation Exam | 3 April

How to prepare | EPSO Taxation Exam | 3 April
EPSO's announcement of the test date has caught everyone by surprise. But everything is possible, including prepare to pass the EPSO Taxation competition tests in less than three weeks. This guide will break down the steps to take including a sample prep plan at the end.
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EPSO FRSTQ | Best Practices

EPSO FRSTQ | Best Practices
The Field-Related Short Text Questionnaire (FRSTQ) is designed to assess your field-specific competencies based on your actual experience rather than theoretical knowledge. 
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How to prepare | COM Internal Competition Exams

How to prepare | COM Internal Competition Exams
Whether you are preparing for the COM Internal competition at grades AST-SC2, AST2, AD5, or AD6, one thing is certain—solid preparation is key to success.
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How to prepare | EPSO Scientific Research Administrators Exam

How to prepare | EPSO Scientific Research Administrators Exam
With ten totally unique fields to choose from, the EPSO Scientific Research Administrators competition offers a unique opportunity for specialists looking to contribute to EU policies and research initiatives. Whether your expertise lies in environmental science, engineering, economics, or another field, the competition process is the same—and the exam date is just three weeks away (from this article's publication date).
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FRSTQ Sample Questions | EPSO Scientific Research Administrators

FRSTQ Sample Questions | EPSO Scientific Research Administrators

The Field-Related Short Text Questionnaire (FRSTQ) is a new test introduced by EPSO in 2025 for the Scientific Research Administrators competition. The test is designed to assess key competencies for each field listed in Annex III of the Notice of Competition.
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How to prepare | EPSO Economics Exam

How to prepare | EPSO Economics Exam
Whether you are preparing for the Financial, Industrial or Micro-/macroeconomics profile in this competition, one solid fact is the same - exam day is just over three weeks away (from article publish date). Don't panic (not yet, at any rate), take a deep breath - we are here to help.
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Preparing for the written test

Preparing for the written test
Writing effectively and avoiding plagiarism
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How to prepare | EPSO Crisis and Migration Exams

How to prepare | EPSO Crisis and Migration Exams
If you haven't started preparing yet, then the time has come. The first step is to make sure your competition is updated in your account. After you've logged in to your EU Training account, click on your avatar, then on 'My account' in the upper right-hand corner. Choose your EPSO profile from the drop-down list:
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8 Steps to Ace the EPSO Written Test

8 Steps to Ace the EPSO Written Test
This article was updated on 07 May 2025.
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