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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.

You may have just registered for an EPSO competition or thinking about giving it a try…do you feel totally overwhelmed by the selection process? Don’t worry if you are. You’re not alone!

While it is unknown when the next round of CAST competitions will be launched, there will certainly be some key changes to the selection process due to the new CAST Permanent System being implemented. Through this new system EPSO aims to enhance selection efficiencies and manage candidates' expectations better.

What are the pieces to the puzzle contributing to your chances of success on an EPSO exam? PLUS try our very own Success Calculator and estimate your own chances!

Candidates undertaking an EPSO competition will have the joy and pleasure of taking part in the Group Exercise at the Assessment Centre stage. But many candidates dread the scenario of one dominant participant hijacking the group discussion and monopolising the exercise. Here are some smart strategies that candidates can put to use.

A lot of frustration has been mounting over the lack of EPSO competition announcements this year. Candidates and would-be EU officials, eager to start their path towards an EU career, have been left disappointedly waiting for major EPSO competitions to be announced. To know more about what to expect, we tried to highlight the current situation and what you can expect next.