Tips and tricks

In PART I of this series we discussed how to approach Abstract Reasoning Test questions. In PART II we look at simple rules that are relatively easy to spot and won’t make you go cross-eyed staring at the screen. Clear your mind, focus and file away in your memory these common rules used by abstract reasoning question writers.

We know you want to perform at your very best in each EPSO test, so you’ve come to the right place if gaining abstract reasoning insights is your goal. Let’s take a look at some of the tricks EPSO employs when producing these types of test questions, so you can be more aware of what to look for and start applying these new-found insights to your practice tests. 

Over the last 10 years, EU Training has heard the same fears being expressed by EPSO candidates over and over again. Based on this feedback and the advice offered in our highly popular Tips and Tricks article: “Top 5 Fears Of EPSO Candidates”, we’ve put together an infographic to visually outline how to combat these common challenges.

During the course of the FREE 2018 EPSO AD Information Webcast a number of questions were raised by participants about the 2018 EPSO Administrators Generalists (AD5) (EPSO/AD/356/18) competition. We have collected these questions and have provided answers in this article.

While we haven’t seen the Situational Judgment Test (SJT) for a while now, the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) will be reintroducing it at the 2018 EPSO Administrators (AD5) competition. Let's refresh our memory about this test, understand why it is so important and how to pass it.

Since the EPSO AD5 pre-selection exam results were published there's been a veritable storm of comments on various forums. András Kőrízs, our resident personal coach, can help everyone gain a new perspective on this issue.

***EPSO Candidate Corner Feature Article***

We have already reached the middle of the examinations period and as candidates share their experience, there are some very interesting conclusions that other applicants might find helpful for future competitions. 

***EPSO Candidate Corner Feature Article***

The candidates for the 2017 EPSO AD5 Pre-Selection exams have been selected and the EPSO Test Centre booking period is just about to open! So how much does the date you choose to sit your AD5 exam affect your final test scores?

***EPSO Candidate Corner Feature Article***

The EPSO CAST competition was released in January, but the wait for any solid developments has been a slow one. In this instalment of the EPSO Candidates Corner, Dimitrios will provide some insights on how to enhance your chances of becoming shortlisted.

Recently, EU Training hosted a free 2017 EPSO CAST webcast to discuss the competition’s eligibility requirements, its structure, the individual tests to be undertaken, as well as effective preparation strategies. As part of this event, many useful questions were posed by the participants, so we thought we’d share the answers to these with you as well.