The application process for EPSO exams requires candidates to fill in lots of forms and fields in the process, some of which include questions on motivation and biographical data. However, when you apply for a contract agent or temporary agent position at the European Commission, an EU Agency or elsewhere, you need to approach the issue as if targeting a private sector job: you need to convince the Head of Unit or the HR department that your merits are worthy of an interview. Unfortunately, many candidates get this wrong. Let's see why...