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The European Fast Stream

The European Fast Stream. The European Fast Stream. Robin Walker UK Civil Service (Home Office) European Fast Stream University College London Tuesday 6 th March 2012. A little background. UK severely under-represented in EU institutions (European Commission, Parliament etc)

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The European Fast Stream

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  1. The European Fast Stream

  2. The European Fast Stream • Robin Walker • UK Civil Service (Home Office) • European Fast Stream • University College London • Tuesday 6th March 2012

  3. A little background... • UK severely under-represented in EU institutions (European Commission, Parliament etc) • EFS originally launched in 1991 but stopped in 2007 • Resurrected in 2010 as part of the ‘Success in the EU’ initiative • Funded by all government departments

  4. The two year EFS programme • Departmental postings • Language Training • Intensive introduction to EU course • Concours - computer based tests training • Concours - assessment centre training • A five month placement in the European Commission (e.g. NEPT)

  5. The EU Civil Service selection process - The ‘Concours’ • Application form (incl. ‘Statement of Motivation’) • Initial online computer based tests (CBTs) • Assessment centre • Reserve list

  6. The EFS Our experience...so far Foreign Office DEFRA Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Department of Energy & Climate Change Home Office Ministry of Justice Department of Health Department for Work and Pensions Scottish Government

  7. EFS Contacts John Hustwitt john.hustwitt@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk 020 7276 3753 Louise Jenner louise.jenner@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk 020 7276 1634

  8. Questions ?

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