Tips and tricks

Today on 1 April, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re secretly told about a highly confidential plan that EPSO put together to completely revamp its selection process. The aim is to adapt to the social distancing measures that are the new norm in most EU countries and also to address long-standing criticism of its current selection methods.

Do you have an EPSO Case Study exam coming up? Well, you've come to the right place. Follow these steps to EPSO Case Study exam success.

Have you been invited to participate in an EPSO Assessment Centre? This is probably the most important stage of any competition's selection process - where you have the opportunity to really shine and highlight your personal competencies and capabilities.

Having a good understanding of the logic behind the E-tray Exercise, as well as, following strategies to boost efficiency are vital in the preparation of this exam so you can maximise your final exam score.

Are you about to sit an EPSO computer-based exam? We have received a lot of feedback from EPSO candidates about their experiences at the computer-based tests taken at various EPSO test centers around Europe. In this article, we have collated all these helpful insights so you can benefit from the experiences of other EPSO candidates. 

The results of the pre-selection computer-based exams for the 2019 EPSO Graduate Administrators (AD5) competition are out. With only 3 weeks till the E-tray Exams kick-off there isn't much time to prepare, so it's important to hit the ground running fast. The good news is we can help you get E-tray ready in record speed.

There's a lot of confusion over the EPSO CAST process, so let's demystify it together! Candidates often turn to us for clarification about the EPSO CAST process and ask a myriad of questions about the topic. That's why we organised a FREE live Q&A session - so you can get clear and direct answers to your questions about every aspect of becoming a contract agent at an EU institution or agency.

Becoming a contract agent - is it really an easier recruitment path than passing an open competition? Is it really an alternative route to getting an EU job or starting an EU career? And what are the advantages/disadvantages of this selection procedure compared to permanent official selections? Let’s take a look and dissect the EPSO CAST selection process together.

Inspiration sometimes runs dry, especially when you’ve been studying for hours on end for an EPSO competition. Sometimes it can leave you feeling like “Why did I even sign up for this?!” Almost every EPSO candidate has felt that at some point...even if for a fleeting second. But if it gets to that point where you begin to have that nagging feeling like maybe this isn’t for you, and you should throw in the towel, it can help to seek out some inspiration. 

Gain valuable insights from an EPSO expert. Andras Baneth, author of The Ultimate EU Test Book, former EU Official and expert on EU careers has witnessed, over many years, common mistakes that EPSO candidates make, as well as seen what works and sets successful candidates apart.