Hi, I was wondering if anybody has any feedback on the AD re-run - verbal easier/harder than previous years and so on?
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Hi, I just want to give some advice to those use to train with EUTRAINING tests. I just came back for an AD 5 level test with Verbal, Numerical and Abstract: 1 - In EPSO the time is show...
Dears, I would like to apply for upcoming exams of contract agent for JRC and so I would like to practice. according to you which exercices should I need to prepare? I mean verbal, numerical and a...
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Hi there. Does anyone knows the time and amount of questions/tests to Verbal, Numerical, Abstract reasoning for AST?
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Hi, in the case study a list of abbreviation is always provided. I suppose that those abbreviations provided can be used straightforward without any explanation, right?
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Hi, according to the news from this website, the repeated competition for AD 2013 will take place in English, German or French. It's a strange decision by EPSO in my opinion. SJT probably will not ...
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I am selling Andras barneth The Ultimate EU Test Book AD edition 2013. I have not used it all, it is new. Bought for 41.50 in La Librairie Europeenne, selling for 35 EUR. In Brussels; shipping is a...
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I have just taken the CBT for EPSO/AST/125/12 ASSISTANTS (AST3) and I was surprised to discover that in the accuracy and precision section there were 40 questions to answer in 6 minutes!!! Is this...
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Dear All, I have an interview appointment at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) for the position of Administrative Assistant - FG III. The interview will consist in an interview (approx. 30 minutes...
I have made it to a translators' reserve list and I wonder if anybody can tell me what to expect at the job interview (not the structured interview at the assessment centre)? Is there anybody ...
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Hello Anyone knows how to prepare for the assesment phase of AST 126/12 scientific profile biology? Thank you!
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Hi guys Appears I had the same problems as most of you with time management and too much time spent on the accounting problem. What is weird for me and would ask you for your comment is that I...
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Hi I hope somebody from the Arboreus team will give his view on this one, or anybody who has relevant experience. I'm wondering if we should always deliver the case study in a certain format....
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Hi! Can someone please post the weights given to the various Talent Screener criteria for any of the specialties under this competition? Thanks!
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Hi, Do you know whether the professional experience required by EPSO (in the Notice of competition in most of concours such as AD9 or AST3) counts in the traineeship periods? Thank you in a...
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Hi everyone! Could you give me some advise about the questions asked at a job interview for the European Comission? Thank you, Eva
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is envisaged that after the 2010 notice of competitio, they are considering to take out another one for this year for everybody ... Best regards David
As I can see there is no SJT for this exam. Only NR, VR and AR.
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How long for the second part of the free E-Book "EU Assistant Exams" Kind regards
With some questions of the German Verbal Reasoning Test none of the 4 answers seems completely right to me. I would guess that in these cases you pick the answer which is the closest to a correct a...
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This question is addressed to the people that: - have already taken the 2012 CBT for the AD competition that is currently taking place - have practiced for the SJT test using the packages offered...
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Hi, As I know that EPSO will not answer my question regarding my eligibility, I would kindly request that any users or admin people could help me with this. I know that if I ask EPSO they will a...
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Will the candidates have the possiblity to fille new application forms?
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Hi everyone! Looking for tips from someone who participated in the AC stage for lawyer-linguist! Thanks.
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I will have to do the interview in french. Which level of french are they expecting from us? Any other people out here who will pass the interview in french?
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Anybody else waiting for results? Do you have any idea when could be expect some news? It is has been a year now...
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Hi, I've purchased a package of tests and started preparing for the admission test for an AST3 level position. When practicing on this site, what level of difficulty should I choose for my tests...
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Hello, I am selling the ultimate EU Test Book for preparation of AD5 to AD9 competitions (Ed. 2011). The book is in great condition (as new). I am selling it for 15 Pounds or 18 Euros all...
Dear all, someone knows the criteria how epso calculate the scores about prioritising and orgnanising? In last ast3 competition: I did 12 correct answer but epso calculated me only 10, is rig...
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hi, do you know whether the CBT exam will be in one of the three English, french or German, so to simulate the 2010 AD exams? Thank you
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Hi , is anyone among you has already pass the assessment center for the AST121/12? I would like to know what to expect from the Oral Exam on our Specific Field: what kind of question for inst...
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is there anybody who has recently bought the preselection package from this website? I'd like to know what kind of verbals they offer now. I bought a package 2 years ago; verbals were based on ...
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Hi, So what did everyone think of the case study today? Was it what you were expecting? Any tips for the people sitting it the rest of the week? Thanks for sharing! Lucy
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Hi there, I've been invited to the assessment centre for Irish language translators. My translation exercise is on 22 Jan and my Assessment Centre day is on 31st Jan... I'm surprised they are s...
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Hello! Do you know approximately when will be the exams for AT3 according to previous competitions? Do you think that there will be in April or in May? Thank you!
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Does anyone know for sure if the SJT results -in case of AST3 exams- are taken into consideration only during the second phase of the exams in Brussels?
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Hi everybody, Does anyone knows something about the Case Study for that Specific Field? Is there gonna be a lot of technic in it or not? What kind of subject, link to our field i suppose? M...
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Hi, I am selling the following EPSO preparation books for the AD Competitions. Please contact me ( rverkkoranta@gmail.com) only if you are living in Brussels, since I will not be posting the bo...
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Finally, the results are out! Have you received yours?! I know I passed, and my final grade is 66% but HAVE NO IDEA if it is enough to make it to the Assessment Center. What about you? Miriam
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I took part in the competion EPSO/AD/230/12 (AD5) - EPSO/AD/231/12 (AD7) but when I read the table containing the detail of my aswers I realized there was an "N*" in the "Correct Answer" column. In...
By: Kazan78
Hello there, I am wondering why EPSO publishes the CBT results of all candidates only after the admission phase to the Assessment Centre. Does anyone have an idea what the reason might be? IT/Bud...
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Hello, I was wondering what part of the tests is in the first language (the verbal, abstract and numeric tests?) and what part is in the second language (all the other tests?) Thanks for you...
We will get our competency passports?
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Hello, I've been on the reserve list for EPSO AD5 Polish translators for three months now and I'm wondering what comes next. I don't know my status on the reserve list and can't get any informat...
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Hello, I've just read the updated epso planning PDF and the only AST competitions scheduled for December seem to be in the legal field. Anyone know if an AST 1 secretarial field competition is pla...
By: frannie81
I am testing numerical tests, using a calculator. I am worried because the calculator that are provided in the place of exam could be worse than the one I am using, so I am thinking in use a on-scr...
Hi everyone, I'm new in this forum and I would like to compliment all forum users because all topics are very interested and useful. I have a question related to the first test (Abstract-reas...
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Hello everyone. I'm interested in examples of translation for the CAST exam for translators, and I would like to know especially from the people who took the competency test in March (the actual t...
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Hello, Did anybody knows if next year will take place competition for AD5?
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Hi to everybody, I would like to ask you if anybody knows if AD5 competitions will take place next year. I've heard that they are gonna be replaced by other competition to those people who had ...
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Bonjour, Je suis en train de préparer les test de l'EPSO avec le livre "The Ultimate EU Test Book", d'András Baneth ainsi qu'avec des tests que j'ai acheté chez EU-Training. Connaissez-vous d'...
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Hi, I'm on the reserve list for the new IT agency for AD 7. Do you know maybe if they started to recruit for these posts.
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Hi, I'm new to the epso selection procedures, can any body tell me in which languaje do the verbal and numerical reasoning test mut be developed?. Can you develope them in your native languaje or m...
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I would like to know how much time were given the candidates for EPSO/AST/118/11 /Project Management, Programme Management, Contract Management/ to answer the questions from the two following sect...
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I took the CBT test in New York and was unpleasantly surprised that this time no physical calculator was provided. I had to use the computer one, which was terrible and slowed me down significantly...
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Hello all, The CBT testing has already started as from 24th September for this competition. Has anyone already did these tests? How did you find the examination method? I am curious especia...
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Hi, When will be the EPSO planning 2013-2014 published? Thank a lot!
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Hello everyone! This topic has been created in order to gather information, advice, tips of/for people who will take the EPSO Translators 2012 Competition. Please note that this topic refers exc...
Hello/Bonjour, does anybody know what kind of questions could we expect in "language tests" during the 2012 Croatian translators open competition? Thank you in advance/Merci d`avance, V....
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Hello all, Can anyone tell me if EPSO has already contacted someone in this reserve list for a contract offer? They announced the laureats for this competition begginning August but since the...
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Does anyone know what are FG IV competency test about? Thanks
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Hi! My name is Marta, I am 30 years old and I am going to take part in the next Assesment Center, in the field Communication. I live in Madrid and I am looking for other candidates in this ar...
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Hi, I will have my Assessment Center in Brussels soon. Now I read that among other documents I need to bring a signed copy of my online application form. What is that? Where do I find it? In...
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Now AD5/7 CBT 2012 almost comming to its end, for those who feel that they didn't get the highest scores needed ( > 85%!) it's time to think of the next step...could anyone give us feedback on th...
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Hi, Is someone here in Brussels who wants to meet before the AC to discuss about the preparation or just to get to know eachother beforehand. Perhaps we'll be in the same group ;)
How relevant does your diploma need to be? I graduated in Economics, but I didn't get a single audit course (I did get some accounting). I studied some audit courses to prepare for the case study, ...
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Πως πήγατε στο ελληνικό verbal?
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Hello. As I'm invited at the AC in Brussels, I would like to know how do you prepare for the interview, oral presentation and the group exercise? I try to get familiar with the 7 free courses for...
Hello everybody, I am on the reserve list for the AD5 "IT Specialists" profile of the HOME/TA/AD5/03/11 competition organized for the Agency for Large-Scale IT Systems. Has anyone on this reserv...
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Could someone explain the case study scoring? What is the breakdown bw points for general competencies and specific competencies for the case study? I found the Notice of Competition very unclear ...
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Hi, everyone! I would like to apply for the EPSO competition for the Croatian translators that will open on 21st June. Croatian would be my main language; I've got a B.A. in English, so that would ...
By: Martina Spanovic
Hello! I was wondering when the next general AST competition was supposed to be? The calendar for 2013 is not out yet... The last AST competition started in December but I guess it won't be the...
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Hi everybody, I would like to find anyone to share the experience regarding the competition for translators and to support each other. Actually, I am exploring this website to find more info...
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Hello everyone! The Notice of Competiton for translators states that first language (main language) and third language will be tested with language tests. Does anyone have any idea what these...
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Hallo, any info on when the lawyer-linguists cycle will be launched? And on which languages will be "recruited"? Thx! J.
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Hello everybody! I will take my case study exam in External Relations next August 30th. Seeing that there is no practical training courses around, and that the Arboreus webinar doesn't address E...
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This is a question for the Arboreus experts, but anyone can pitch in, of course: what is the ideal total length for the Case Study? How many pages should we write? Thanks in advance!
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Dear all, I would like to propose to you to initiate study groups among ourselves. We can meet, talk, exchange best practices and materials, learn one from each other, and prepare for the EPSO te...
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Does anyone know, in what consists the medical testing for employment ? "Prior to appointment the successful candidate will be medically examined by one of the institution’s medical officers i...
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Hi, does anyone know what could be useful material on which to train for a translator exam? I mean for example: where can one find English or French articles in style of those given to be tran...
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Hi everyone! Does anyone have an idea on what a case study in law might look like? How much European law should one be familiar with for example? I haven't worked in that field at all and now with...
Hello everyone, I entered the EC procedure for the first time this year and I'm a little new at this stuff. I have no professional experience and no real background in audit; I did get some account...
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Yesterday, I have been informed by an Email from EPSO that "my" AC for EPA AD7 will be on Oct. 2 in Brussels. Did you get the same invitation? Same day? I hoped it would be a little bit later, but ...
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Buenas, ¿alguien me puede recomendar un preparador para las oposiciones AD? Me interesarían las oposiciones generales o las de tecnologías de información (soy ingeniero de teleco). angelaepso...
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Dear All, We at Arboreus are keen on providing you the best EPSO preparation on the market. If you are interested, please vote in this survey and let us know your preference. In which city...
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Hi there. I'll sit the case study (Communication AD5) at the CBT-Center in Munich. Right now I'm in touch with one other candidate, but maybe there are more candidates in this area who are inter...
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Hello, I'm in for AD5 in EPA, I have to start to study and would like to meet somebody who's preparing for EPA AD5/7 . I'm Brussels based, but we can also discuss via chat or email. If anyone is...
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Guys, I see there are not many people who did AD5 Law who are sharing their results. Let's launch a survey here and see who got what... :-) From my side, I got 61.5/80... so just on the edge of ...
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Hi everyone, does anyone knows what were the thresholds for the last EPA AD7 competition? I had 69.5/80 this year, was this enough last time?
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Hey I wanted to start a topic just for Audit, easier to keep track that way. I had a 71.
Hello, for those of you living in Brussels who have the case study in Project/Contract/Whatever Management, how are you going to prepare for specific competencies? Do we want to meet and study/ex...
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Hello all, I am looking for more information on the AST3 assessment centre. I find quite a few info online (on this website for example), but it seems to be aimed rather at the Administrators A...
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Did you have twice the same scenario in the numerical section? It happened to me and unfortunately it was a question on London and a big chart with figures, but none of the record in the chart w...
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Hello, I am participating in the concours EPSO/AD/227/11 – Archivistics (AD 6). I'd be happy to talk with fellow candidates, if there are any on this forum. The CBT booking started today, ...
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone has hypothesis on this year's threshold for AD 5 external relations. I got 71.5 and feel quite unsure.
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Now that the results are out and we are waiting to receive an invitation letter for the AC, I am sure many of us consider to have a chance to get such invitation based on our results. I think it wo...
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English, French and Italian translator competitions postponed to 2013 This has been published today, 28 June 2012: http://europa.eu/epso/apply/news/news131_en.htm In the initial planning publ...
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Hi guys. Now that we are all waiting to see the results I decided to open a topic in which each can share his expectations about the threshold (least number of points) needed to make it to the Asse...
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In spain there is a saying: "El que espera, desespera", more less is to say, "the one that have to wait, become exasperated". Almost a month from the end of AD exams... and there is still mor...
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Dear All, Sometime ago I've heard that a general CAST competition (like the CAST27 in 2007) was in the pipeline ... however I see nothing on EPSO website or anywhere else. Is anyone aware of thi...
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hello, I have a question regarding the talent screener. I took the CBT tests for the FR Translator CAST and passed them. Then was the cv sifting phase... It seems I made a terrible mistake...
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Hello everybody, I have just received my results for AST3 competition (Communication) in my EPSO account. I've got 88/120 and I am wondering if this score is sufficient to pass to the AC. What a...
By: gabi_popescu
Hi! I've been practicing alone for the AD5/AD7 exam and I would find it interesting to meet with others and make exam simulations,practice,exchange ideas and excercices.. Do you know if there is a...
By: zacharelei
Hy everybody! Anyone knows why they are so late with the resultf from CBT? I mean it was a computer based test, why do they need so much time for summarizing the results? Thanks!
By: monica.florescu
Dear all, I am selling the 2010 edition of The Ultimate EU Test Book in english (2010). The book is as new and I am selling it for 20 euros. Please write annepinovsky@gmail.com. I am in Brussels.
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Hi, I'm sorry to bother you all, nevertheless, I have yet to give my test and I would be really grateful if people that have already given the test can share their experience and be a little bit mo...
Dear all, I am selling the latest edition of The Ultimate EU Test Book for Administrators (AD) in english (2012). The book is as new and I am selling it for 36 euros. Thanks
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Dear All, Does anyone know when the 2012 AD5/AD7 results will be published? Thx!
By: kriszta11
Hello, When you check your EPSO account, do you still have the "admissions tests" in blue? With the following information: "The candidate booked the date and time for the admission tests." Shoul...
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does anybody have any update on the date of notification of the results? this is taking too long? cheers, ann
By: arami30
Has anyone already finished the AC? If so please share, i have many questions to ask about the procedure!
What are your bets for coming to the AC? Top 20% are still 10 times more people than invited to AC
By: matthes
Hey guys, I just passed the CBT phase. No clue whether I'll be taken on to the second part of the competition or not. But just in case... What would you recommend to study/work on to face the ...
Hello all! I just finished my EPSO tests and, while not wanting to get too high hopes, I do think I have a chance of having passed to the next phase. Now the question is how to proceed to prepare f...
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After 3 years participation in EPSO pre-selection tests AST, AD and CAST and limited success, I would like to ask you about the preparation tools you used? My results seem to be stuck at steady 80-...
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When we receive the results for our tests will we then also receive the questions, our answers and the right answers? Many thanks! Alex
By: AlexLeodolter
Dear All It seems that stress affects my results more than it should given the amount of preparation, sadly. Is there anything that you would advice to do the day before the exam?Do you do tests?...
By: arami30
I had the test today. But ... VR- same level as it is here - I mean medium level NR - there were some easier (those at the beginning) and there were harder questions (those at the end), so it...
By: zsuking
Does anyone knows where we can find statistics (how many people passed) to the assassment center for the Greek language? (not the passing score) aand also anyone knows when we will be informed of t...
Hi everybody, may I ask you something little unusual? I would like to know if it's allowed the use of headphones to hear some music during CBT. I guess the answer is no. But, just in case some...
Hi, I was just wondering if your past attempts at EPSO exams are kept on file or anything? I was told I should try the AD5 exams next week just for practice/to have a go - but more just to see w...
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Hi. I was looking for information about crime and robbery stats, and discovered that Brussels is one of the highest crime rate from large cities in EU. The statistics of crime in Brussels mu...
By: chema2100
We haven't even finished with the exams. I am going in a week. I think the results are going to come only a couple of weeks later.
By: Madarka
It seems that last year you had to have 88% of the answers correct to be invited to the Assessment Center. If the questions are really easier than last year then I guess we need to have 90+x% corre...
By: Frank
does anybody know how long does it takes to receive the CBT marks?, and if somebody have received them were they similar to those expected?, I have the impression that the examination was more comp...
In total there are 80 points (40 for VR, NR & AR and 40 for SJT). The 88% percent refer to the combined mark. So how many points you need in the SJT depends on how good you are in the first three t...
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for Communication the pass mark is 99.77, messages are out
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hello all, I have a question, what happens with the applicants which doesn´t pass the CV phase. In case that there are a lot of applicants and not many places there are also a lot of people that a...
Do you know how many candidates have validated their applications? It has not been announced, has it? cheers, ann
By: arami30
Hi people! First of all, congrats to all those who have been invited to the AC. I'm very surprised with the programme, it looks that it will take one and a half days but it two different moments, s...
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I´ve just received the letter...I am not on this list to attend the Assessment Centre phase on project management. I was rejected with 92.389. I am very disappointed. Good luck to everybody! And...
Hi guys, I will have my assesment on 22/05. I'm looking for someone who is interested to train with a professional coach for the assesment. It will lower the price; if someone is interested and...
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I normally do only hard scoring usually 55%, but when I compare my results I see majority of other arboreuser are on 50%. Reliable? What's best? Keeping on hard or switch to medium to be closer to...
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Dear all, when doing the numerical reasoning tests I usually calculate with rounded origianl data and/or round the results before continuing in order to save time (e.g. population is given in 44...
How do you prepare for SJT? How helpful is the Orseu Book in comparison to the tests at eutraining.eu?
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does anybody knows why the EPSO has canceled the tests for the FGIV building and construction? is the reason because of there are too many applicants? how can I know the amount of the applicant for...
I have been looking to the cut notes and the number of applicants in AD's last year competition. With this data I can imagine the lower score for this year (approximately) that allow to pass to the...
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Hello all, Can anybody help me as I can't remember the timing for each test. How much is due for VR, NR and AR? 60mn? Then if I'm not mistaken SJT is 30mn, right? Thank you!
By: sbaita
Hi all, I read the post of EU Training: http://www.eutraining.eu/blog_comment/how_to_get_an_eu_job_infographics and I read that the typical successful candidate answers 87% of the questions c...
By: Kazan78
Hi, Does anyone have more info available when the results of the final exams (oral/in-tray exercise/written exercise) of this competition will be published? The indicative planning stated "as of...
By: krisdesloover
hello everyone, I am invited to the assessment centre on May 21st. Is there any greek who's invited that day? Can anyone who's already been there share his/her experience and maybe tell us what ...
By: bridgettjones
I bought the full SJT package that is offered at this site. However, I wonder whether one can somehow check which is the competency that is tested at each of the situations. I read the explanations...
By: papen
hey guys.i'm facing the AD exam in 3 weeks and i still encounter problems with the numericals as they are harder and so much different from the book tests:(i need some advise some tips,on how to ge...
By: binicole
Does anybody know why, though you practice with medium/hard level, the tests increasingly include easy-level questions?
By: hutchinson
Can I ask what kind of secondary school diploma do you have? My CBT score it's just above the threshold but I am not invited to the AC because my diploma (perito aziendale e corrispondente in ling...
By: manuelina
Hello everybody, I am so confused, as I am not sure what will be the test at the Assesment center and whether we will have group exercise. Where I could find all this information? By the wa...
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Scores are out!!!
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Does anyone know the correct answer for this serie and why? (thanks in advance): http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5691/psicotecnicoflechas.jpg
Hello everyone, I was wondering if you could share here your results from the SJT? Me, I got 35/40 and I am wondering if this can be considered a decent result or should I count for more next...
By: pampam
Hy, Does anybody knows the passing marks for the last year AST3 CBT! I couldn't find them published anywhere. I have already put this question in tle live chat with the expert and he did not ...
By: soniapupaza
http://europa.eu/epso/apply/news/news124_en.htm EPSO has decided to organize (only) one competition exclusively for those AD candidates who failed in 2010. In my interpretation this means tha...
By: zsuking
Hi everyone, I can't seem to find online how long each of the verbal/numerical/abstract and situation tests are, for AD5 and how many questions there will be? Would really appreciate if anyon...
By: MCW2012
EPSO tests are my "hobby" already 3 years. Like many, I am training using the test packages from this page. Now, for the AD competition I use hard questions for all categories. My progress has ...
By: Signe1
Hi! to all of you that went to the CBT, could you please give some feedback? We will really appreciate it! Thabns and good luck
By: Rumba2
I have a question regarding the booking procedure for EPSO/AD/230/12 (AD 5) and EPSO/AD/231/12 (AD 7).I understood that the booking has started on 30 March. The last possible date of the exam is 17...
By: mikiutza
Hi, I thought it would be good if candidates from Portugal could exchange ideas and information on their experiences during this whole selection process. A Facebook page was created for thi...
Hi! I have recently encountered the following problem and I'm wondering if there is an explanation: While practising with my test package I use the "custom selection" of difficulty level and cho...
By: angie!
Hy guys...i made this topic so that anyone who already took the ad exam can share there opinions with others ...how were the questions,language in which u took the exam,when did u take the exam and...
By: binicole
Hello, Does anyone know exactly which document should be print to bring to the tests? Thanks
By: oliveirs
Hi everybody! I have a question, those who are going to the AD test, how are you practising? with medium or hard level?. It would be great if somebody gives some feedback. If I buy a package,...
By: Rumba2
Does somebody else have the same problem as me? I cannot log into the life chat. Thanks
By: Rumba2
does anyone knows what is the min percentage accepted to pass CBT on computer?
By: rcatoiu
Hi, Did you receive the booking confirmation letter in your personal e-mail or in your Epso account? Thanks, Claudia
By: nasucuroz
Do any of you have direct experience with ORSEU textbook (NR and AR)?. Do they offer something more then the Ultimate Eu Test book? thanks for sharing
By: artattack
I am selling the latest edition of BANETH Andras: The Ultimate EU Test Book, EPSO Administrator (AD) Edition 2012. It is NEW (never used). Price : 36 EUR (BARGAIN). If you live in Brussels, I can ...
By: jerker49
hello all, I´ve just applied for the FGIV Building Management, in which language are the first EPSO verbal and numerical reasoning tests? As the application form was in english, I have thought als...
Any news on the first results?
By: evatasioni
Hello, I am having the exam for verbal and numerical reasoning this week in Rome, next Friday, anyone else going?
By: Arabier
Some people advise to deal with verbal reasoning questions by reading the answers first. To me this seems more difficult than reading the text first, so I probably won't take this piece of advise.....
By: strangequark
Hi, does anybody have an idea of how many % of correct answers we need to have in order to be invited to the assessment center? If I remember correctly there are less than 100 AD7 jobs, so more or...
I have validated my application. The final message say that "within 48 hrs of validation a link to book a date will be added". Is usually 48 hours or it can be before?
Dear Arboreus team, Does any of you have any information regarding the Services/ DGs that will potentially be able to recruit candidates from the External Relations profile lists? Would it be EEAS...
By: JoanLee
Hi all! I'm new to the EU recruitment sistem, so I'd like to know something more about how the selection procedures work. I've red on this site that there is a pre selection test (verbal, numerical...
By: Unshidle
Hi, I've been reading some posts and I'm concerned because I'm practising for AD with a medium difficulty at Verbal Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning and hard at Numerical Reasoning. These are the ...
By: vitalirola
Hi, I've been reading some posts and I'm concerned because I'm practising for AD with a medium difficulty at Verbal Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning and hard at Numerical Reasoning. These are the ...
By: vitalirola
Hi all, does anyone knows exactly the time for each section of the test about the EPSO/AD/230-231/12 - Administrators (AD 5 / AD 7)? I mean, how much time do we have for, namely: - Verbal reason...
By: Kazan78
Hi, I've been reading some posts and I'm concerned because I'm practising for AD with a medium difficulty at Verbal Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning and hard at Numerical Reasoning. These are the ...
By: vitalirola
Hi everyone, I'm curious about your opinion of the case study we faced on March the 30th. did anyone expect something like that? I've to admit that I got shocked when I started to read the...
By: joseiguerrero
I am applying to AD7, and I want to know if they will inform everyone of their mark obtained even for those who don't pass the exams. Thanks in advance
By: chema2100
For which profile are you applying in this year's AD exams? Here you can vote at the poll.
By: elisa.pizzillo
Hi, I am wondering if anyone knows what EPSO's approach concerning the following matter: For about a year it is possible to apply for AD7 with the option to be reassigned to AD5. Does this...
By: lfarkas
Hi guys Does anybody know when the results of the AST" results will be announced?? April or may? Thank you all.
By: valleska72
I do not agree with the Webinar on a main points: Choice of subjects. Choose EPA, external relations or law if you can. My explanation: Indeed general profiles are much better to select for the 2...
By: Agnes
Hi, Do you think it is strategically better to choose the profile AD5 "External Relations" (less available posts but maybe also less applicants) or "European Public Administration" with more availa...
By: kathi.roi@gmx.at
I am French, my L2 is En and L3 is Spanish. I will take the CAST exams tomorrow afternoon. Are there other FR translators around to share their experience with me ? I took the translators compet...
By: beinsiedler
hi, does anybody has any idea or proposals on how to duty for these types of questions, it seems to me that it is mostly a matter of experience on office software and other relevant tasks. But, the...
By: vasios
Hello, does anybody know the expected level of difficulty for the numerical reasoning questions for the cast translators exams? Should I practice the "medium" or the "hard" level questions of the ...
By: evatasioni
Hello, I have a question regarding the requirements for eligibility for the Communications domain in level AD5. The notice of competition requires "A level of education which corresponds to complet...
By: ccoulie
Hi ! A quick question.... Do you know if the Europass is "mandatory" or does it make a difference for EPSO when they select candidates ? I had a "normal / home-made" CV first, but i though...
By: ramosed
Does EPSO make the CBT questions harder in cases (like this year) where they are not offering many jobs? I'm wondering if I should be practicing with the AD-level questions (which has verbal an...
By: ec1982
Does anyone know the passing marks for last year general competitions: EPSO/AD/206/11 (AD 5) et EPSO/AD/207/11 (AD 7)?
Hi everyone. Does anybody know when the results of the AST1 results will be announced?? I sat the exam on 5th March. Is it a matter of weeks? Months? Thank you all.
By: dorantonopoulou
Hey there, I took the AST3 test in Brussels yesterday! I was pleasantly surprised by the level of the first part. However, I'm still finding it reaaally hard to answer quickly enough in Accurac...
By: claire2327
Hi everyone, i would like to ask how often does epso organise competitions for administrators. Is it every year or not? Thanks in advance.
By: rs.georgia
Hello all, I would like to know what happens when the test time elapses and you haven't pressed "submit". Does the test automatically take the answers you have already selected?
Hi everyone, I was wondering whether the level of questions in case you apply for AD7 is the same as in the AD5 level. Also the process later on, does it get more difficult for those who apply for ...
By: VPOLYZ
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know the dates for the admission tests on the computers for the administrators exam 2012 that has just been pubished. I have e-mailed EPSO, but did not recieve response....
By: EmmaSc
Three days have passed and I haven't received the link for the webinar. Two days for my verbal reasoning test. What good is it if I'm 3 days away from my exam? I've been practicing in English but I...
Hello, I'm currently preparing for the CAST translators competition and I would like to know what to expect regarding the difficulty level of the CBT (verbal, numerical tests). So if there is any...
By: fidelia
Hi, can anybody help w. the following questions: - what is the upper age limit for candidates (CAST exam for Childcare staff) - what type of questions can one expect for the CAST exam for Chil...
By: lfarkas
Hello everybody, I would be curious to know your CBT results for EPSO/AD/229/11 Cooperation and Aid? Mine is 23/40 - very far from the possibility to be selected for the next stage. What...
By: noenoe
The Ultimate EU Test Book 2010 , Verbal and numerical reasoning MCQ 180 questions with answers, ABSTRACT REASONING MCQ. I paid 145 euros for all 3 books incl. shipping. They are in a brand new cond...
By: TAGinCPH
Hello, is anyone preparing here for this competition? The Verbal and Numerical Reasoning Computer-Based Tests tests are supposed to take place mid March but I have not received any message yet on...
By: Arabier
Hi everybody! I had a score of 31/40 in CBT and I am wondering if this is enough to get me to the next level (Assessement Centre). If I am right, for each field (1-3) only a number of (three ti...
By: koiloukos
Hi, I just took the Case Study exam (Finance) two days ago and I am wondering if there is anybody else on this forum that took it too. I'm particularly interested in finding out how did you actu...
By: sadrin
Hi, Does anyone have and is willing to share preparatory materials used for previous competitions for building management staff? Thank you in advance for any help with that.
By: ftautu
Hello, Invitations for the assessment Centre for this competition has just been published. The first day will be dedicated to the case study. According to the information letter, thi...
Good morning everybody, I didn't understand the number of Professional Skill's tests that we'll have to do during the AST 3 selection, because on the Official journal they wrote 20 questions for ...
Since everybody start expressing how did they manage to go on their exams so far, it would be interesting to know how long did they train (how many hours for so many days) and for what competition...
By: theonikol
Hello, I would like to ask if anybody knows the passing mark for last year's AST1 ( secretaries) competition for Spanish canditates. Thank you
By: theonikol
Does any one has some tips for the accuracy and precision test (for AST/3 exams) because 6 mn for 40 questions is sort of "mission impossible"! Thanks
By: ruggive1
Hi does anyone can help me by giving me suggestions on how to pass the numerical test? I am really a mess in maths...and similar? Does anyone have already done the preselection tests for assistants...
By: elisa.dallara
Hi Everybody ;-) Can we share the first impression about AST1?
By: miandza
Hello! Does anybody know if the remaining time for each test during the CBT appears on the screen in a similar format as on this site (ex. 4 minutes 30 seconds)? Because in the EPSO-self assessment...
By: nagyjanka
I would like to invite you to share your experience with the new test centers in Brussels. This year there are two new - Regus close to Gare Central and another called Avenue Louisa Are they new...
By: ngoranov
Hello, I have participated in the CBA for the EPSO/AD/229/11 Cooperation and Aid but have had no news so far on my results. Does anybody know anything? Thanks Silvia
I'm working on the question about how many Swedish police officers are needed for Sweden to have 25% of the overall total. The explanation given is the following: x = number of Swedish police o...
By: ec1982
Hello, does anyone know how much time one has per question for the secretariat competencies MCQs? And what is the total number of questions? Thanks! Claire.
Does anyone knows how can i find practise tests for the ast1 exams??
Dear EUTRAINING, do you know the number of applications for each country for the AST1 competition and the number of applications for the AST3 competition for every field? Thank you.
By: theonikol
Hello! I'm now preparing for the EPSO/CAST/S/1/2011 competition and I'd like to know how many will be the questions in all verbal and numerical reasoning tests. The notice refers only to the time a...
By: evatasioni
Hello all, I have started preparing for the verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning test for linguist, in view of the 'concours'. (I am preparing for French translator and I am French mother to...
By: Arabier
I was unable to verify if a calculator is permitted during the numerical test in pre-selection phase. Please whoever knows the answer, write to me
Hello, my question is about the 3 year proffecional experience that AST3 requires. I want to apply for the communication field and I have 5 years experience but it is not in clear communication. Wo...
By: chorti.alexandra
Hi, Do you know when will the invitations to the assessment centre will be sent? approximately how many weeks before the exams date at the Assessment centre? Thanks!
By: emmanuel
Hi, Do you know when approximately EPSO notifies the selected candidates for the the first round of exams ? Concerned competition is EPSO/AD/228/11 (end of application was 18th of october 2011)...
By: emmanuel
Hello, I am selling preparation material for the EPSO exams including the newest books as well as other related material in verbal, abstract and numerical reasoning. Based in Brussels, I would p...
By: rverkkoranta
Hello to all, I have some questions: 1) I would like to know when will EPSO organize a new competition for temporary jobs? I understood these are called CAST? Is this correct? If yes, how do...
By: ozanaalmajan
Hi, Anybody has an idea about the case studies and other assessment exercises in the Assessment center? Would you like to share your experience? It is also not very clear whether we pass those t...
By: liliutes
Has anyone taken the pre-selection screening test already for the AD Communication Concours? I was wondering what level you considered each of the three reasoning parts: was verbal very difficult? ...
Hello, I have my CBT test at 22 november, for EPSO/AD/229/11 Cooperation And Management Of Aid To Non-Member Countries (AD 7). I don't know what is the next step, the best scores 600 will hav...
By: cristea
Hi! My name is Stefania and I would like to get in touch with other Romanian translators who took part in the EPSO exam, as I am curious about what it involves. In addition, does anyone know when t...
By: Stefania_Ciobanu
For those of us preparing for the AD5/AD7 assessment centres here's a great example of an EU official demonstrating resilience in the face of some incredibly rude comments from British journalists....
Hi all, I had my Assessment Center a couple of days ago. My profile is Finance. For those of you who had it as well, I am wondering what are your impressions and opinions vis-a-vis this very cha...
By: sadrin
Helo, Anybody has some idea, when the above-mention reserve list will be published? EPSO planning says Spetember, but it is already 3 October :) Maybe somebody has got news via EPSO account? Th...
By: marisbe
Hi there, I just got my CBT results. I got 44,78/60. Could you share your results? I would like to know pretty soon if I have any chance at all to be invited to the assessment center. Than...
does anybody know when are the results gonna be out? its more than a month already and nothing.......
By: luismorabajo
Hi everybody, I am about to fly to London from the US to take the case study, and was wondering if anybody else lived in the Washington DC area and would be willing to form a study group for th...
By: julienmazza
Hello, the case study is closer and I'm wondering what the text editor looks like. I can't find any "live" example, just a screenshot where I can see a very little text area with buttons to copy...
By: ahporellos
Hi, The case study for AD5 competition is scheduled in the coming weeks. Would you have tips / examples that you can share, especially in the Economics field ? Thank you !
By: caroline.grewis
Dear all, After passing the test for AD5 Law, what are the different exams in the Assesment Centre to finally succeed? I guess first is the case study where you are asked about topics in your f...
By: susana1980
Hi everybody! I've been invited to an interwiev at the European Patent Office for a post of examiner. I've read in their webseite that my "language and technical skills" will be tested but, apar...
Hi! I have been invited in Bxl for a case study on document management. Can you provide me any help in findingdocuments and study material on the topic? Thank u. Bye vito
By: Vito
Hello, for those of you who already attended an Assessment Center, I'd like to compare my score with you in order to outline an average in general (e.g. I'd like to know if 6/10 has to be consider...
By: ahporellos
Hello guys!!! I m taking the CBT on tuesday. On the confirmation paper what does the exam code show? does is show the language in which I m taking the test????
Hi everyone, I guess we're all in the same boat here, maybe at different stages of the journey. I see a lot of people on here asking questions like 'if anyone has taken x test or been to x asses...
By: joanne_fry
Hello everybody, a call for help from a fellow CAST 2010 laureate invited to the new competency test this summer... is there anybody who already did the test and can provide me/us with feedback a...
By: gleoitedeas
Hello! i would like to ask some info concerning the eu test packages. has anyone purchased a package? i receive it as a package via the post office or as a file in my pc? thank u in advance.
Hi to all, What do I have to do in order to get a temporary job in one of the EU Institutions? What would be the best approach, the shortest and the study materials? Thanks in advance
By: ozanaalmajan
Hello, I'm preparing for the competency test for Finance Officer. Could anybody suggest study material (books, sites) in addition to the Arboreus test package "CAST Professional Skills" ? Reg...
By: ahporellos
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By: castilla
is there someone who knows about structured interview and group exercise? anybody who has already performed that (even if he/she has failed, it doesn't matter) some tips to suggest? I can give...
is there someone who knows about structured interview and group exercise? anybody who has already performed that (even if he/she has failed, it doesn't matter) some tips to suggest? I can give...
Hello everybody, I'm preparing for the Assessment Center, Web Developer position, and I was wondering if anybody has an idea of what the Case Study could be in this case. I saw a few examples, e...
By: ahporellos
I would like to apply for the EPSO/AD/215/11- Communication Specialists(AD 5) competition, but I am not sure that I fulfill the necessary requirements. I have a degree in public administration and ...
By: ams1977
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By: malc@inobit.com
Please, could anyone share theis experience in the AD preselection exams that are taking place this month. Any tip? I am doing my exam for AD5 Law next 28th of April. Could anyone tell me which n...
By: Isabel_Vidal
Hi everyone! Have you received any email from EPSO after doing the CBT tests, confirming that the tests will be processed, when the results will be availables or something like that? As I got a...
Some of the numerical questions are really difficult for me, and I don't always find that the explanations are detailed enough. For instance these types of problems (attached) ,where the equation i...
By: rasmusbilde
Hi guys! Has anyone received their results for the AST3 CBT test? I had mine on 21 Feb and still waiting to receive them. I know it takes time, but I'm starting to get a bit impatient:) Once any o...
By: mary_pop3
Hello, I bought a packet and have been doing the tests. When I select the tests for administrators, the questions difficulty levels default to medium for verbal and abstract and difficult for numer...
By: radost78
Hi, In the Notice of Open Competition it's stated that SJT will be marked out of 40 with a pass mark of24. In the instructions sheet for the CBT it's stated that for SJT we will have 30 minutes...
By: Lampis
Hallo, does anyone know if one must be in the top 10% in each of the tests (including SJT) to be admitted to the Assessment Center, or do they average your score across tests? Many thanks Fi...
Hi Guys, do you know which of the general competencies will be assessed in the Structured Interview for AST (EPSO/AST/102/10)? I saw in a matrix that for the AD5 the competencies assessed in th...
By: ahporellos
I need an information about the 2011 AD competition: I do not fully understand if the AD5 is exclusively addressed to young people or student or I can apply even if I have a long work experience....
By: mgb109
Hello, Do you know how many points we have to obtain to pass this first exam? It's necessary only the 50% and in the SJT 24 points from 40? Or, at the interview go only that who have obtained...
By: cristea
Has somebody already pass the assessment center for AST1? or have any experience about this on previuous year?
By: krollbrune
I am selling some books for the preparation for the EPSO exams: 1) "How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests", 3rd edition, Harry Tolley& Ken Thomas, Intermediate Level, London 2010 2) "How to Pass ...
By: rverkkoranta
Hallo On the Personal Report of the Situational judgement Test, 1st page, 1st paragraph you refer that “…they are labelled as “non eliminatory……….you cannot fail them.” meaning the...
By: thodoris
Dear All, CBT tests start today... Anybody up sometime soon? Can you assess the difficulty level, in comparison to last year's AD exams, or the translation cbt? It's always good to know if t...
By: alejandrodb
Hello everybody, I am interested in buying some of the test packages provided by arboreus. Does anybody know what happens next year? I mean if next year I want the same package updated, will I ha...
By: ilianail
Does anyone know if questions concerning Europe and its institutions will be asked during the structured interview? Thanks!!!
By: fedino82
Hello, Has anybody more idea on what is test D/ in the Assessement centre day abour our drafting skills? thanks !
By: 9jerry9
Dear Sir/Madam, in one of the answers listed above you state that to prepare for the Case Study Exercise at the Assessment Centre we should have a look at the website of the relevant DGs. Since...
By: MatteoB
My friends those WHO HAVE passing mark (more than 10) in the test (d) "accuracy and precicion" we are penalized and discriminated by the corrigendum: I explain why: If I had the pass mark to ...
By: stanbucu
Hello, For the numerical reasoning test, are we allowed to have a paper and a pen + are we allowed to have a calculator? or do we have only the computer screen and the small calculator embedded ...
By: thomasdsm
Dear Eutraining, I will validate my application in the following days for AD5 and I would like to know if the CBT test have already taken place in Madrid, and if so, if there will be a second CB...
By: susana1980
Hi everyone, I am hesitant whether to register for the upcoming webinars for AD Competition or get a test package and study on "my own"? Are there solutions offered to those questions in th...
By: EU-reka
Does anybody know if there are other test centres in Romania besides the one in Bucharest?
By: ams1977
hi everybody, does anyone knows if the results of the Situational Judgement Test are now included in the access tests selection ?
By: tamijju
hello, does anyone know if it's possible to change a scheduled date for the acces tests, and if yes, for which reasons ?
By: tamijju
Hi everybody, Who could inform me about the time period when this is possible to take the preselection tests? Thanks
By: Agnes
Hi I would like to know the type of questions that someone will face up during the second stage of the process at the assessment centre; or if someone has the old exams. Although information ...
By: abazan
Hello. I have a doubt about SJTs: will they be in our first or in our second language? Ex.: if I choose French as first language and English as second, will I sit the SJT in English? Or will it ...
By: dadaista
Hi Everybody, I was wondering if someone knows if there are any differences in the the case study in the chosen field; or the group exercise; among the different fields: 1.EUROPEAN PUBLIC ...
By: abazan
Hello, Do anyone know when I will be scheduled for the acces tests if I register during this 2-3 days ? Thanks !
By: tamijju
Hi Arboreus, I do not manage to log into the chat. The message "You have been locked out of the chat" compared when I tried to connect on february 24th and the same is happening now with the next ...
By: elaro0
does anybody knows whe are we going to receive the e-mail with our votes for this competition? thanx
By: luismorabajo
I have my CBT results!! Did you? I have passed, that´s means that i should wait now until EPSO confirms me whether I go or not to Brussels to the Assesment center... What about you? Did you pas...
By: terecarrera
All of you who had already taen the AST 112/10 test please feel free to share your experiences thank you
By: luismorabajo
Hi Arboreus, On monday I had the AST1 tets. Everything was really OK, except (Of course!) the acc tests. Quite dissapointing in that subject...but anyway. Next week I have the AST 3 exam, and I ...
By: ozanaalmajan
Hello, I am curious to see if EPSO will publish the number of participating candidates in AST3 competition. Will they be so many as in AD5? Because of the fact that experience is required this t...
By: elazarakis
Hello everyone Yeserday I took the exams for assistants in the secretarial field in Brussels. What were your impressions after the exams for those who already took the admission tests? My fe...
By: Juliette
I booked my CTB test today, however i don't find how long each test takes. I only know that all tests will take 2h30. Can you please provide me the limit time for each test? Test (a) Verbal re...
By: Cathie
Hi! I would like to know when will the new acc&prec tests (the ones that look like EPSO's) be available? I have booked my CBT test on the 22nd and I would really like to get some practice on the ne...
By: ozanaalmajan
" Un rectificatif à l'avis du concours EPSO/AST/112/10 du 16/12/2010 sera publié. Il adaptera la notation des épreuves d'admission d) et e). Les notes des épreuves d'admission d) exacti...
By: anaisabel
I have received an e-mail telling me that a corrigendum will be shortly published for the AST 1, with the same conditions as for the AST3, both d and e results combined and maked out of 40 points (...
By: luismorabajo
Guys I need an advice: my worst performances are in SJTs. I can't find the logic and rules that are behind those tests. Reading the Orseu book with 60 questions and some strategies was helpful but ...
By: elaro0
I would like to know how many people applied to the competition mention above , Are there any statistics published yet? thanx
By: luismorabajo
Hello, I read that "Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning tests are going to be available in all 23 official EU languages. Arboreus Online EU Training offers verbal practice tests in Engli...
By: pascoca
Hi everyone! It's my first time in EPSO exams. The deadline was 09/12/2010. Does anybody know when they are gonna give the dates for the admission tests??? Has anybody sat these exams to give any t...
By: trivizaki
Hi there, Arboreus has updated the accuracy tests to match the EPSO tests. Does anyone know if they are availbale to buy online already? For example if I purchase some now would they be the old ve...
By: mary_pop3
Hi, I would like to know if you will have test packages for verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning in Portuguese. I read that you will have all studies materials in french before 5th december...
By: Cathie
Just a question regarding the results of the Admission tests. Does anyone know how long after the test you get the results? Is it on the same day or you have to wait a few weeks or months as mentio...
By: mary_pop3
Hi There, Does anyone have more info on the accuracy tests? It says that you need to answer 40 questions in 6 min? Is that right? Are the accuracy test on Arboreus website not the same as the ones...
By: mary_pop3
Hello!è i have a quesion, how long after applying and paying online for some question-examples, will we receive them? many thanks in advance cheers Nele
By: nele
Hola a todos: Estoy preparando para el examen de Administrador en España. Dada la ausencia de un temario oficial, he visto que en España hay una especie de academia online llamada Institu...
By: ainavalls
I would like to know how many people applied to the competition mention above and if its possible how many of them have spanish as first language. Are there any statistics yet? thanx
By: luismorabajo
Hello everybody, Today is the first day of the preselection tests for the AST1 competitions. I really would like to hear from some of you who already past the tests how it was. Difficult, simi...
By: fostiau
Hello, I have to pass my EPSO exam on the 15th of February. As first language I took Dutch. I bought the diamond packages and others at EU training for more than 100 € and there is no possibil...
By: fostiau
Any advice on practising numerical, abstract and especially verbal reasoning tests in GREEK (language 1)? If EPSO will be sourcing the questions from Greece, then the format could be completely dif...
By: rebecca
Hi! Sorry for any inconvenience caused by my rewriting this topic. I actually thought this category more appropriate, for my remark might apply to other candidates. Well, I am taking the AS...
By: mountaineer
Hi everybody, I have a question concerning the Assistants competitions due on December 2010: Question: Is it possible to apply to both categories(Ast group 1, and Ast group 3) ? or Ta...
By: luismorabajo
Hello everybody, The results for the translators competition are out! To get some references about the scores in the pre-admission tests for the EPSO/AD/183/10 to 186/10, I suggest we share o...
By: mcr1979
Hello, everyone! Has anybody sat for those yet? Would you care to share impressions? Do you think the time is enough? How were your tests composed - how many questions from each category? I'...
By: miglenaloster
Dear all, The Assessment Centres for the EPSO/AD/177/10 competition started on the 15th of September and I thought it would be really useful if people could share their experiences in this for...
By: xtina
I just bought a pack of tests, one of the most expensive and I wanted it in FRENCH. Now it seems that the tests are most of them in ENGLISH. Can you please rectify? I really don't need these tests ...
By: seciua2
Hi everyone! I have also passed the first test of the contract agent selection procedure (with a very good result) and I was pput on the reserve list. Do you have any idea when can I most l...
By: jozstama
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the interview format for lawyer linguist contractual agent job is like? Is knowledge of EU and its institutions tested again or is this...
Dear all, For those invited to the Assesment Center on the EPSO/AD/177/10 competition, would you like to share the date of your invitation? My AC session will be held on November the 15th and...
By: otura
Hey everybody, Who will be part of the forthcoming two-hour Epso Pre-Selection Training Webinar on 26 October 2010? I will and hope it helps me better my future results. I would also be...
By: mountaineer
Hi, everyone! I'd be grateful to receive any tips as to what the oral exam is like, what sources I can use to prepare (beside the package from this site) and anything else that might be relevant...
By: miglenaloster
Dear Webinar Participants, Thank you again for your participation in the webinar. We created this forum topic so you can continue your discussion and share new information regarding the exams wi...
Hey there, still can't believe it, but I have been admitted to the Assessment Center in the AD5-Concours! So here I am, quite unaware of what to expect and wondering whether you would happen to...
By: annecb
could anyone give some feedbakc on the cast selection? please share your experiences
By: luismorabajo
Hi I'm from Italy..I've passed the verbal numerical test..but now I don't know where and how to get material to sit the test on specific competencies...can someone help me? thanks
By: disarcivesco
Dear all, To get some references about the scores in the pre-admision tests for the EPSO/AD/77/10 I would suggest we share our results and profile. There you have mine: ICT: 36/40 Is th...
By: otura
Hello to everybody, I just wanted to propose a study group or something similiar to get to share our tips and books together in view of the assessment center examination for LAWYERS... If int...
By: Aristotelis
OK GUYS THIS IS IT!!!
By: luismorabajo
Hi guys, is anybody interested in sharing preparation, hints etc. for this selection step ? I have been informed today of being invited to Brussels. The test will take place "not before the 30th...
By: dirkneumeister
Hi everyone! I would be very thankful if any of you share some information about the oral exam for administrators in law. I am particularly wondering if very detailed and specific questions are bei...
By: marta_bozhikova
Dear all, To get some references about the scores in the pre-admision for the EPSO/AD/77/06 I would suggest we share our results and profile. There you have mine: ICT: 36/40 Is that goo...
By: otura
OK GUYS THIS IS IT!!!
By: luismorabajo
When do the CAST tests begin? please share your experiences
By: luismorabajo
Any idea about the pre-selection structure of this competition? Will Epso organise CBT?
By: Bumela
ANYBODY KNOWS WHEN ARE GONNA BE THE RESULTS OF THE CBT TESTS?
By: luismorabajo
Hi guys, I was candidate for AD Audit and I think of applying for EPSO CAST 02 2010, does anybody know if there are chances for the chosen CAST'S to get someday an AD in an internal way ? (If ...
By: dirkneumeister
Has anyone taked the EPSO/AD/177/10 tests as yet? Please share your experiences. Did you find the test packages on this site useful compared to the actual tests?
By: TAGinCPH
Share your views, exchange preparation tips, discuss challenges related to the pre-selection phase of EPSO's first exam cycle in 2010!
By: onlineeu
Does anybody know when and where is EPSO going to publish the results of the pre-selection test for AD/ 177/10? Will they notify us via e-mail? When will be the second stage?
By: ainavalls
Hello, I am invited to the oral exam for Businees Administration end May and would be glad to exchange info. Any idea about the specialised topics we should study? Thanks for advising. MK
By: kaltcmi
Has anyone been employed by the EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS from the reserve list of EPSO/AD/126/08 ? I am still waiting to be called for an interview .....
By: THANOS2
does anyone know anything about the Cast selection procedure?
By: luismorabajo
HI guys, could anyone tell me how does EPSO grade the tests? how many points do we get for a correct answer? whats the average grading or the minimum requirements in order to pass the tes...
By: luismorabajo
So this round shall be completed. So, all, what is your feedback? Mine: I was in Rome, location ok and pc perfectly working, calculator with % provided by the staff, questions as difficult as expe...
By: lucamala
Please give your opinion by comparing the exam tests and the practice tests available through eutraining.eu as regards their level of difficulty
By: zephyrus
Hello, I took the CBT tests in Bucharest-Romania. The questions wasn't very difficult. But the location was somewhere in an underground room in an private university, a very hidden location. The em...
By: cosmagabi
Could soomebody please advise what the number of users taking the practice tests are so as to get a fair idea of your overall performance ?
Hi everybody, O do not like to use the Pc calculator . Do you know if we could use personal calculator devices during the exams? I used it two years ago.
By: martincr01
Has anybody received any news regarding the AD/147 exam?
By: ionutz
Hi there, is there anybody else who has been admitted to the oral exam in law (EPSO/AD/148/09)? My exam is scheduled for the end of June, so we could exchange information... I'm Bulgarian, so it...
By: evamaria
Yep you got it right. I tried this morning, and this thing seems to work quite badly. The SJTs, situational judgement tests, are the ones that require you to put a 'most helpful' and 'least helpful...
By: Yankunytjatjara
What are the cognitive reasoning tests for linguists in the pre-selection stage? I can't seem to find any information about this anywhere on the website. Are there any tests available for practice?...
By: npieros
Dear EUT, Can you please post an update on what is happening with the new SJT package? Thanks, iltchob
By: iltchob
Discuss what to expect at the assessment centre! Case studies, structured interviews, oral presentations - share your information and get answers!
By: onlineeu
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By: Admin
Please let me know if the current recorded Webinar is the latest one (11th and 13th September 2012).
By: pfje@msn.com
The Assessment Center Webinar recording offered by Arboreus doesn't specify the date it was recorded. I would like to buy the latest Webinar (11th and 13th September). I received an email from Arbo...
By: pfje@msn.com
Hi! I'm invited to the Assessment Center as late as on November 19th and I was wondering whether there is going to be a Live Webinar to prepare for the AC at a later date than on September 11th a...
Bonjour, Je n'arrive pas à voir les explications sur les questions, même en mode révision. Quelqu'un peut aider ? Merci !
Is anybody else having problems with getting things sorted by support? I bought a webinar two days ago and I haven't received neither the link to it nor a response to my emails to support about it....
Hi Arboreus, I won't be able to make it to the live webinar on August 25th, so wanted to check - will the materials/recording be available afterwards? Thx M
Hello I bought a package and when doing verbal reasoning questions i realized that some of the questions i faced previously already. When i was about to "use" the last 10-30 questions in my pack...
By: e.fruzsina
All bought tests and statistics disappeared from the account About two months ago I bought the most expensive set of q’s in order to prepare for AST3 and later for AD7 exam. All worked well bu...
By: Iwona Kur
Hi, Having taken a couple of tests in preparation of my AD7 exam on Monday 2 May, I am not getting detailed feedback about my results for any of these tests I took. In particular, when I select ...
By: mbotta
Dear Arboreus, I do not manage to connect at the webinar. What can I do?
By: elaro0
Hello, After making some tests with my accuracy used questions i realize they get deleted and i cannot reuse them. Can you fix it at least the accuracy questions, for a 6 minutes test i have to ...
By: DaniBusquets
Could you please help me, Arboreus? My chat is not working, it says 'you have been locked out from the chat' and i really would like to attend to the chat with the expert of tomorrow. I think i'm n...
By: unpasomas
It is a shame that every week more and more technical problems occur. Professional learning and proper preparation is not possible this way as there is currently any good access to the tests and un...
By: cytoba
Dears, As support team didn't care replying my direct questions, I am addressing them to you. 1. What would you recommend: buy a medium package and then buy additional questions, or buy dir...
By: Daniela TC
I am taking the AST/111/10 and wish to prepare for the professional skills test in my language 2 - i.e. French (capacités ou compétences professionnelles). So I would like to buy a package which ...
By: mountaineer
I would first like to say that I am extremely happy that these online exercises exist as it is very important to practice for the Epso preselection test online and not on the paper. I find it more ...
By: zagarsi
I think that the live chat is really necessary to be opened already since talking to other people could be very helpful, sharing different experiences and points of view is quite relaxing specially...
By: luismorabajo
Have an idea for a new feature? Please share it with us - we would love to develop it!
By: onlineeu
Hello, Could you please advise why the unlimited package which previous bought on the old website is not available on this new website? Thank you for your reply, Kregards, diana
By: diana_dinu
hi, i just bought a 50€ package and after a test of 15 questions i cannot access any other test; i am new with the website so maybe i get lost , would you indicate me the right way to continue tr...
By: veselasg
Hi dear EUTRAINING, Can you please translate the infos, for the tests (abstract reasoning) from englisch to french? The problem is, that I'm a french speaking person and I can't understand as w...
By: simeonov
Description: The first volume of the EPSO AD workbooks covers abstract, numerical and verbal reasoning.
Number of pages: 8
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