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Career opportunities with the European Institutions. Selection Procedures open for Croatian citizens September 2012. Where can an EU Career lead?. European Economic and Social Committee. Council of the EU. European Parliament. European Commission. European External Action Service.
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Career opportunities with the European Institutions Selection Procedures open for Croatian citizens September 2012
Where can an EU Career lead? EuropeanEconomic andSocial Committee Council of the EU European Parliament European Commission European External Action Service EuropeanOmbudsman Court of Justice of the EU Committee of the Regions EuropeanCourt of Auditors EuropeanData ProtectionSupervisor … and many more agencies of the EU … in Brussels or Luxembourg (80% ) …or elsewhere in the EU and the World (20%)
What’s on offer? The opportunity to work and travel abroad A lifetime of different jobs Encouraged to learn new skills and languages An EU Careers offers you… Interesting and challenging work that makes a real difference for Europe An attractive benefits package
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 – Specialist profiles Non – Graduate Key supporting staff all areas of internal management Assistant (AST) Generalist – Specialist profiles
Where can an EU Career lead? Inside EU Careers: European publication administration
Upcoming profilesCroatian citizensOpen for application on September 13th 2012
Administrator - Generalist profileOpen for application on September 13th 2012 • CroatianCitizenship • 126 positions • At least: • threeyearuniversitydegree • Croatian (mothertongue or equivalent) • Very good EN, FR or DE (assessment centre) • Selectionprocedure
Selection processGeneralists – Administrator (AD5) • Create an EPSO account and apply online • Computer based tests • Assessment centre in Brussels • 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
Computer based testsAdministrator – Croatian citizens Verbal reasoning Numericalreasoning English French or German Abstract reasoning Language test Situational judgment English/French/German
Assessment Centre in BrusselsAdministrator – Generalist profile In your 2nd language EN/FR or DE • Case study • Oral presentation • Structured interview • Group exercise * Croatian language is also tested
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 Reserve list EPSO Recruitment EU institutions • 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
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 abstract reasoning KEY: D.
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) • Create an EPSO account and apply online • 2. CV sift • In Brussels: • 3. Written tests (HR and in EN/FR/DE) • Assessment centre (in EN/FR or DE) • Oral test/interview (in EN/FR or DE) • 5. Reserve List
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