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Hey all,

i made it to the first stage of the trainee public communications application process.

Now, a recorded interview is due and the whole process is kinda obscure to me. The mail says The video interview will focus on a number of competencies successful candidates are expected to have, as described in the vacancy notice. You will see the questions in writing, and you will be able to record your answers. Some questions may be visible in advance on the first page, giving you more time to prepare before you record your answer. 

This is as vague as it can be, so obviously, I'm really curious about the nature of the questions. Ive never been into such kind of application process and if somebody could share some insights, id really be thankful for that!

So I applied for a finance officer (AST3) position a few month pack and it looks like I will be invited to testing soon.

The job offering stated that in phase 2: "The interview and written tests, a part of which will be in an anonymized form, will be carried out."

I looked up online how I could possibly prepare for that, but I only found the one for communication AST3 and the AD5 testing. And I don't think I will get tested on social media and writing? Any idea what I could look into?

Hi all,

Just for your information, I've received an email with some general information. I just wanted to summarize in case someone is interested or if this is useful for future competitions:

• They confirm that anybody with the status "ongoing" in their application means they are still on it and will be invited to the test.
• 29.04.2026 is the official test date. Save it, and consider you will be busy the whole day.
• The EUFTE (written test) document will be available 14 days before of the test date, i.e., 15.04.2026 (next Wednesday!!)
• The invitation for the tests will be sent 2 to 3 weeks before the exam date (this or next week).
• There will be more instructions in the incoming invitation regarding testing of the platform provider, TAO.

That's all. Good luck everybody :-)

I'm in a difficult situation and would appreciate perspective from people who've been through something similar, either side of the table.

Background: About five weeks ago I verbally accepted a job offer — the role was a good fit, the team seemed great, and the HoU supported my candidacy throughout the process. No contract signed yet, but the hiring side has been processing paperwork, admin steps have been completed, and my start date is roughly three weeks away.

The complication: A separate process I had been in for months — which had been on hold and then unexpectedly resumed — progressed faster than anticipated. I've now been offered a position elsewhere. Objectively it's a better opportunity; FGIV vs FGIII.

I haven't signed anything. Legally I can walk away. But:

• HoU went out of their way to support me from first interview
• The hiring side has invested time and administrative effort
• The start date is in three weeks
• I feel genuinely bad about it
• They need someone ASAP, and I will derail that significantly by walking away

Questions for anyone who's been here:

1. Has anyone backed out of a verbal acceptance this close to a start date? How did you handle the conversation?
2. Has anyone been the hiring manager on the receiving end? How did you actually feel about it afterwards, and did it permanently affect how you viewed that person?
3. Is there anything beyond being direct, honest and apologetic that genuinely helps in this conversation?
4. Does this kind of thing damage professional relationships long term in close-knit professional circles, or do people generally move on?

Questions about references. Some job applications - even for traineeships - ask for job references. Some are mandatory, some not. If not, is it really important to put them? what if my past job references can't even speak English? or what if they don't want to be contacted? what if I don't even know if they remember me? 🤣 I don't know if you understand what I mean, I've got nothing to hide I just wanted to understand how important they are and if EU institutions really care about contacting them. Thanks in advance.

I’m currently working as an Analyst at Deloitte USI in the consulting domain (~8 months), primarily in project management within the Life Sciences domain (around 7 months experience here).

Background:

• MBA in Finance & Business Analytics
• PSM I certified (planning for PSM II next year)

I’m trying to figure out the right direction going forward and feeling a bit conflicted.

On one hand, I like the Life Sciences domain—the community is relatively niche, and it seems easier to build recognition over time.

On the other hand, I’m unsure how to position myself with the rise of AI and tech. I’ve been considering certifications like:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner then AWS Sol Architect
• SAP (functional, possibly S/4HANA Finance)
• PSM II (for delivery/Agile depth)

But I don’t want to randomly collect certifications without a clear path.

What I’m trying to understand:

• Should I go deeper into Life Sciences + ERP (SAP) as a specialization?
• Or build a more general tech consulting profile (cloud + AI awareness)?
• How important is it to actively pivot toward AI-related roles at this stage, given I’m not from a strong technical/coding background?

Long-term:
I’m also planning to move to Europe (Netherlands / Sweden) in ~2 years, so I’d like to align my skillset with what’s valued there.

Hello everyone,
I’ve never used Reddit before. I was wondering if there might be a WhatsApp group for those admitted to next year’s LLM in Bruges.
Best of luck to everyone still waiting for their results!

Hi, I apply to the Blue Book but I am clueless about other posible positions. I have a Master Degree in Tumor Immunology with the thesis in bioinformatics + some practices during the master (work experience but without getting paid) and I don´t know if there is any position to enter in the EU besides the JRC Scientific Traineeships Programme and if It would be open again. I ask for help and guidance, and if it is possible with my curriculum to enter in any position.

Hello everyone,

I’ve been pre-selected for the first stage of a recruitment process for an Administrator position in a political group at the European Committee of the Regions.

The first stage will be a multiple-choice questionnaire assessing knowledge of EU institutions and current political affairs. However, there’s no specific guidance on sources or topics to focus on.

Does anyone have experience with this type of test, particularly within EU institutions or bodies like the CoR? If so, what would you recommend studying, and how detailed should the preparation be?

Any tips, suggested resources, or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently working in Dubai as a flight attendant, with previous experience in hospitality at Mandarin Oriental.

I’m exploring opportunities in EU hospitality sector, particularly in roles like guest relations, front office, or supervisory positions. I also have experienced as a waiter.

I’d appreciate any advice on:

\- Which roles align best with my background

\- Companies known for hiring internationally experienced candidates

\- How to approach the EU job market effectively

Thanks in advance!