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Age considerations

Submitted by Fritziz on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 10:58
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Hello everyone

I took the Scientific research administrators exam (AD7) in February and, to be honest, it would take a lot of luck for me to succeed in passing the reasoning tests (I answered randomly on at least half of the questions in the numerical test because I couldn't use the interface properly).

Field related MCQ

Submitted by sepso_183277 on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 10:52
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Being doing the different tests for the Direct taxation competition.

 

The time given for the Field related MCQ is way sufficient to complete the 30 questions, basically either one knows the answer or not.

I managed to complete it in less than 10 minutes (while time given is 40 minutes).

 

It would be preferable if time not spent could be used for another part of the tests (getting stuck quite often in the abstract and verbal questions).

Anyone else had the same experience?

EPSO/AD/413/24 Test Results

Submitted by retlaw18_179149 on Fri, 03/28/2025 - 09:20
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Does anyone know how long it takes to have the results of EPSO/AD/413/24 tests? Thanks

Expat allowance for non-Belgian resident in Belgium

Submitted by bluebookappl on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:27
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Hi,

CAST Interviews

Submitted by jonashuovinen on Tue, 03/25/2025 - 08:42
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Hi! I have landed two separate interviews through CAST. Yet, I have not managed to convert them into a contract.

Both interviews are with the same DG I have worked (traineeship).

During the interview it seems that I freeze and struggle quite a lot, even though I have made a comprehensive research and preparation.

written test assignement

Submitted by serendipity84 on Sat, 03/22/2025 - 10:10
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Hello,
For the new AD competitions, EPSO releases the materials for the written test, but the assignment will be provided only on the day of the competition. Does anyone know if it is possible to find out which assignments were given in previous competitions?
 

For the Eutraining team: it would be great if you kept track of it and could release a list for us...

Thanks everybody!

Pre-requisite test with screen and non built-in camera

Submitted by marco.ricorda on Sat, 03/15/2025 - 20:49
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Hello,

During the prerequisite test, while using a single screen with a separate (not built-in) camera, can you move the camera to show your environment?

In the demo, we only see a guy with a laptop but I wonder what is the safest way to perform the pre-test check with a large screen and a non built-in camera.

Thank you

Written assignment internal competition COM/AD6/100/2024.

Submitted by marco.ricorda on Thu, 03/13/2025 - 15:27
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Dear Members,

Where can I find information about the written assignment (e.g. a briefing, letter or note) for the internal competition COM/AD6/100/2024?

I refer to samples and evaluation methods.

Thank you.

AD5 Translator Competition – When to expect results

Submitted by apeessence_182765 on Thu, 03/13/2025 - 15:01
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Hello all, when should we expect to learn the results from the translator competition of the past week ?

Does anyone know how many candidates applied ?

Thanks for your replies.

If/when on a reserve list for AD Permanent Official, what next?

Submitted by fsi_175522 on Thu, 03/13/2025 - 11:57
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Hello everyone,

The Notice of Competition for AD Permanent Official type of positions is pretty clear on the selection process, until the establishment of the reserve list. However, I am unclear on the next steps if/when placed on the reserve list.

Could you please clarify? Is it as simple as "wait for a job offer", or being placed on such a reserve list just triggers another process with perhaps interview(s), etc.?

Thanks for the help!

F.