Career opportunities with the European Institutions
Selection Proceduresopen for Croatian citizens
September 2012
Where can an EU Career lead?
EuropeanParliament
Court of Justiceof the EU
EuropeanCourt of Auditors
… and many more agencies of the EU… in Brussels or Luxembourg (80% )…or elsewhere in the EU and the World (20%)
Council of the EU
EuropeanEconomic andSocial Committee
Committee of the Regions
EuropeanData ProtectionSupervisor
EuropeanOmbudsman
EuropeanCommission
European External Action Service
An EU Careers offers you…
A lifetime of different jobs
Interesting and
challenging work that
makes a real difference for
Europe
The opportunity to work and travel
abroad Encouraged to
learn new skills and
languages
An attractive benefits package
What’s on offer?
EU Careers The Whole Package
• An environment where you are encouraged to learn new skills and languages:– Strong focus on training and development
– Language training encouraged(3rd language required for 1st promotion)
• Flexible working conditions:– Flexitime, part-time, telework, parental leave,
career breaks …
• A great package of benefits:– Salary, allowances, pension, European Schools,
childcare facilities
What sort of people are we looking for?
• Are highly skilled, resilient and motivated to succeed, learn and develop
• Have a desire to make a difference; who want to help shape Europe and the world
• Enjoy working in multi cultural teams
• Deliver results
Who can apply?
Basic eligibility criteria
EU citizens or Croatian citizenship Croatian citizenship – AD 5 Generalist profile
Fulfilled military service (if applicable)
Language requirements Thorough knowledge of Croatian language Satisfactory knowledge of at least 1 EU language
(EN, FR or DE)
Meet the requirements for the duties involved
What is an EU career?
Graduate
Policy, Law, Economics,
Languages, Finance, Research, etc.
Management areas
Administrator (AD)
Generalist – Specialistprofiles
Non – Graduate
Key supporting staff all areas of internal
management
Assistant (AST)
Generalist – Specialistprofiles
Where can an EU Career lead?
Inside EU Careers: European publication administration
Upcoming profilesCroatian citizens
Open for application on September 13th 2012
Upcoming profiles October 2012
Already closed for applicationCroatian language
Administrator - Generalist profile
Open for application on September 13th 2012• Croatian Citizenship• 126 positions
At least: • three year university
degree• Croatian (mother
tongue or equivalent)• Very good EN, FR or
DE (assessment centre)
• Selection procedure
Selection processGeneralists – Administrator (AD5)1.Create an EPSO account and apply
online 2.Computer based tests3.Assessment centre in Brussels4.Reserve List
www.eu-careers.eu
Selection Procedure Overview
Phase 1. Computer Based Tests (CBT) – multiple-choice tests in your 2nd language – cognitive abilities – test centre in your country – all applicants
Phase 2. Assessment Centre – fixed quota of top scoring candidates are invited – EPSO assessment centre in Brussels – competency-based
Resulting in Reserve list– fixed quota (e.g. AD 5 =126)
Always see Notice of Competition for details
Procedure takes
about 9 months
1
9
Verbal reasoning
Numerical reasoning
Abstract reasoning
Language test
English French
or German
English/French/German
Computer based testsAdministrator – Croatian citizens
Situational judgment
Assessment Centre in BrusselsAdministrator – Generalist profile
• Case study • Oral presentation• Structured interview• Group exercise
* Croatian language is also tested
In your 2nd languageEN/FR or DE
Assessment Centre 7+1 Competencies
• Analysis & Problem-Solving• Communicating• Delivering Quality & Results• Learning & Development• Prioritising & Organising• Resilience • Working with others
Leadership (potential to lead) (AD profiles)
Reserve list & Recruitment
• Data base of successful candidates
• Valid for at least 1 year – may be extended
• Institution has a vacancy
- Checks reserve list
- Invites candidates to
interview
- Job offer to ‘best fit ‘
• Candidate accepts offer, or remains on reserve list
Recruitment EU institutions
Reserve listEPSO
Where to start…
Get a feeling of what you can expect
Computer Based Tests (CBT)• Abstract • Verbal & Numerical reasoning • Situational Judgment
http://europa.eu/epso/discover/prepa_test/sample_test/index_en.htm
Example verbal reasoning
Example numerical reasoning
Example abstract reasoning
KEY: D.
Example situational judgement
Heads of Unit /Department in the field of Translation (AD9/12)
Open for application on September 13th 2012
• AD9 : 14 positions • AD12: 8 positions
At least • 10 years of relevant
professional experience
• Three year university degree
• Croatian + two official EU languages (EN/FR/DE)
• Selection procedure
Selection processHeads of Unit /Department
in the field of Translation (AD9/12)
1.Create an EPSO account and apply online
2. CV sift
In Brussels:3. Written tests (HR and in EN/FR/DE)4.Assessment centre (in EN/FR or DE)5.Oral test/interview (in EN/FR or DE)
5.Reserve List
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