Career opportunities. & EPSO selection. with the European Institutions. procedures. Pavia - 21/11/2017

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1 Career opportunities with the European Institutions & EPSO selection procedures Pavia - 21/11/2017 Giulio Vittorio CERVI EU Careers Ambassador in Italy

2 Where can an EU career lead? 2

3 Who are we looking for? 3

4 Profiles Audit Communication Economists Lawyer-linguist Interpreters External Relations Assistants Proofreaders Statistics Public Administration Finance IT Languages Support Staff Many others 4

5 Requirements European citizens Graduates + Non-graduates Multilingual: minimum of 2 EU languages Highly skilled Resilient Result driven Analytical Potential to lead Communicative & motivated 5

6 What do we offer? Interesting & challenging work International working environment Travel Training: language skills Life balance Job mobility Social benefits Bruxelles or Luxembourg based career A chance to make a difference for Europe 6

7 How to apply? 7

8 Generalist competition Before you apply: Self selection test + Self evaluation test STEP BY STEP Stage 1 Preselection Stage 2 E-tray Exercise Stage 3 Assessment Centre List of successful candidates 8

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11 Computer Based Tests (CBT) Preselection #1 11

12 Computer Based Tests (CBT) Verbal reasoning 1 of 24 official languages Numerical reasoning Abstract reasoning 2nd language Additional test 12

13 E-tray Preselection #2 13

14 E-tray When are you invited? E-tray exercise If you pass all pre-selection tests 15 to 20 questions If you have one of the highest total scores in: 1. abstract reasoning 2. situational judgment tests Assessing: Analysis and problem solving Delivering quality and results Prioritising and organising Working with others NOTE Approximately 10 times the number of successful candidates sought will be invited to this stage. NOTE This part is in your 2nd language. 14

15 Assessment Centre Preselection #3 15

16 Assessment Centre When are you invited? Assessment Centre If you scored one of the highest total marks for the e-tray exercise Case study If you meet the eligibility requirements according to the data in your application file Group exercise Structured interview NOTE Oral presentation Approximately 2 times the number of successful candidates sought will be invited to this stage. 16

17 Delivering quality & results Communication Learning & development Analysis & Problem solving We test 8 skills Prioritising & organising Potential to lead Resilience Working with others 17

18 Successful candidates 1. List of successful candidates 2. Contact with EU institutions 3. Job interview 4. Recruitment by EU institution 18

19 Languages 24 languages 5 languages LANGUAGE DECLARATION FULL APPLICATION Selections CBT 1. Which languages do you know? 2. Top 5 of the most declared languages in view of the needs of the institutions E-tray Assessment Centre 19

20 When to apply? Spring Summer Winter Graduates Generalist Linguists, Translators, Interpreters Languages vary per year. Assistants (non-graduates with experience) When needed Specialists (e.g. contractual staff) 20

21 Sample test 21

22 Q1 VERBAL REASONING TEST The creation of a European-centred world economy in the 19th century was characterised by a system of nation states in economic competition with each other. A significant feature of the period was that no single state was strong enough to dominate the others; this situation produced a world economy. However, unlike earlier systems such as the Hapsburg Empire, where the stability of the economy was dependent on the stability of the empire, in this new world system the economy would continue even if a state or government collapsed. It no longer mattered which states were involved; economic activity would continue because of the competition between different countries and political groups. SELECT THE CORRECT STATEMENT: A. The Hapsburg Empire collapsed owing the economic instability B. Competition made the economy of the new world system more stable C. The European-centred world economy resulted from the actions of a dominant state D. The collapse of any nation state would have seriously weakened the Europeancentred world economy 22

23 NUMERICAL REASONING TEST Q2 Global Population Demographics Continent SIZE (sq km) POPULATION (million) % OF POPULATION LIVING IN CITIES NUMBER OF COUNTRIES Africa Asia Europe North America South America WHAT IS THE SIZE in sq km OF NORTH AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED? A B C D E

24 Q3 A. ABSTRACT REASONING TEST SELECT THE LAST SQUARE FOR THIS SEQUENCE: B. C. D. E. 24

25 Q4 ABSTRACT REASONING TEST SELECT THE LAST SQUARE FOR THIS SEQUENCE: A. B. C. D. E. 25

26 Got them all? 26

27 Q1 VERBAL REASONING TEST The creation of a European-centred world economy in the 19th century was characterised by a system of nation states in economic competition with each other. A significant feature of the period was that no single state was strong enough to dominate the others; this situation produced a world economy. However, unlike earlier systems such as the Hapsburg Empire, where the stability of the economy was dependent on the stability of the empire, in this new world system the economy would continue even if a state or government collapsed. It no longer mattered which states were involved; economic activity would continue because of the competition between different countries and political groups. SELECT THE CORRECT STATEMENT: A. The Hapsburg Empire collapsed owing the economic instability B. Competition made the economy of the new world system more stable C. The European-centred world economy resulted from the actions of a dominant state D. The collapse of any nation state would have seriously weakened the Europeancentred world economy 27

28 NUMERICAL REASONING TEST Q2 Global Population Demographics Continent SIZE (sq km) POPULATION (million) % OF POPULATION LIVING IN CITIES NUMBER OF COUNTRIES Africa Asia Europe North America South America WHAT IS THE SIZE in sq km OF NORTH AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA COMBINED? A B C D E

29 Q3 A. ABSTRACT REASONING TEST SELECT THE LAST SQUARE FOR THIS SEQUENCE: B. C. D. E. 29

30 Q4 ABSTRACT REASONING TEST SELECT THE LAST SQUARE FOR THIS SEQUENCE: A. B. C. D. E. 30

31 Focus on traineeships 31

32 Traineeships General information European Commission All institutions offer traineeships 650 selected (twice per year) Not typical traineeship You are paid (around 1200) Selection criteria: No EU citizenship required No age limit No prior work experience with any EU institution 5 months: OCT FEB / MAR JUL You need: A Bachelor (BA) To speak 2 EU languages 32

33 Nov 2017 Apply in January 2018 for the October 2018 traineeship (Apply in July 2018 for the March 2019 traineeship) 1. Online Application + a hard copy file! 2. Eligibility Check 3. Pre-selection for the Blue Book 4. Final selection and offers Applications received Preselected Blue Book. Around 600 receive an offer. 33

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35 Your EU Career, Our European Union. This presentation has been given by Giulio Vittorio CERVI, EU Careers Ambassador in Italy. For any kind of information, please feel free to contact him via at 35