Tips and tricks

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.

You've decided to embark on an exciting journey towards an EU career. Good on you! Now it's time to put together a solid study plan and land that dream EU job.

Want to get your hands on the best resources to gain the highest possible EPSO competition exam score? Look no further! The EPSO selection process is not easy to navigate, but the more knowledge and practice you have up your sleeves, the better your chances of reaching your dream EPSO exam score. To help you with this mission, we have compiled a list of resources you should consult on your journey towards an EU job.

It’s happening!  You’re about to embark on an exciting journey towards an EU career by participating in an EPSO competition, but first, you'll need to make a few competition language choices. This decision could have a major impact on your performance in the exams - so you want to get this right. This article takes a look at the key factors that you’ll need to consider when picking your EPSO 'Language 1' and 'Language 2'.

What kind of experience do I need to apply? How should I pick my Language 1 and Language 2? What is the best strategy to prepare and succeed at the tests? You asked the questions and we've answered them! Here are all the things EPSO candidates want to know about the AD5 Generalist competition.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect - Are you affected by this phenomenon? Would you know if you were?

Looking for a change of scenery and a good place to study for your EPSO exams? In and around the European Quarter there are dozens of great places where you can find a quiet place to do some EPSO exam preparation. In this article, we have collected 21 of our favourite places to get some solid study done in and around Place Luxembourg and Schuman.

Language skills play a big part in EPSO selection processes and significantly affect your ability to even work at an EU institution. You need to meet strict language requirements to be eligible to even apply for an EU vacancy. So, you’ve filled out your EPSO application form and chosen your languages, and probably already have a good working knowledge of the languages you’ve selected - but are you fluent enough to excel in the exams? Let’s find out!

Let’s face it - with all the attractive distractions out there, there are a million and one reasons not to get cracking with your EPSO exam preparation. But if your next test is around the corner, every moment spent working on improving your skills and knowledge gets you one step closer to reaching your goal of becoming an EU Official. So what can you do to eliminate the distractions...or at least keep them under control?

We are about to embark on some deep mental thinking. In PART I of this series we discussed how to approach Abstract Reasoning Test questions. In PART II we looked at simple rules that are relatively easy to spot and memorise. Now let’s jump into the deep end and get right into the thick of abstract reasoning trickery.