2012 eu careers-slides - croatian mission-government ad5 9-12-vs10
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Predavanje EU Careers održano u Europskom domu Zagreb 04.09.2012.TRANSCRIPT
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
Discover more …• On Facebook EU Careers• Join our Linkedin Group• Follow our twitter feed
• Watch some more EU Careers videos
• Traineeships (incl. languages, sciences) : http://ec.europa.eu/stages/index_en.htm
• Temporary Vacancies: http://europa.eu/epso/apply/today/temporary_en.htm
• Other: http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/job-search/index_en.htm
www.eu-careers.euwww.eu-
careers.info