The Ultimate EU Test Book Assessment Centre 2019

by András Baneth and Jan De Sutter
Now available!
£34€39

Description

This book is designed to help candidates succeed at the Assessment Centre, the final stage in selection competitions for jobs in the EU institutions.

Written by experts in EPSO competitions, it explains exactly what the assessors are looking for and is packed with useful tips about how to prepare, what to do – and mistakes to avoid.

  • How the EPSO Assessment Centre works, including a typical day
  • The EPSO competencies and how they are measured
  • The exercises used to test the competencies, the keys to success and the pitfalls to avoid
  • Full sample exercises with scoring keys
  • Recruitment & the Competency Passport
  • Now including EU Motivation Interview
  • Relevant for all Administrator, Assistant, Linguist and Specialist competitions
  • Free online self-assessment tool to help you prepare

Table of Contents

Chapters

  1. The EPSO Assessment Centre
  2. The EPSO Competency Framework
  3. The In-Tray (E-tray) Exercise
  4. The Case Study
  5. The General Competency Based Interview
  6. The Oral Presentation
  7. The Group Exercise
  8. The Interview in the Field
  9. The EU Motivation Interview
  10. Recruitment
  11. What if You’re Not on the Reserve List?

Annexes

  1. Competencies, anchors and indicators
  2. Sample In-tray (E-tray) Exercise
  3. Sample Case Study
  4. General Competency Based Interview Questions
  5. Sample Oral Presentation
  6. Sample Group Exercise
  7. Sample Competency Passport
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. Glossary

About András Baneth and Jan De Sutter

András Baneth is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant, and partner at Arboreus Online EU Training. He is also managing director of the Public Affairs Council’s European office.

Jan De Sutter is a coach and trainer, focusing on personalised coaching and preparation for the EPSO Assessment Centre. He is a former EU official and EPSO Selection Board president.

Product Details

Publication Date
22 Oct 2018
Format
Paperback
Page Count
308
Dimensions
186 x 245mm
ISBN
9781999959548