Tips and tricks

EPSO has just announced the latest annual competitions for translators and interpreters having AD5 and AD7 jobs. This is the first time that new type linguist exams are published, so let's see 10 useful tips and advice on how to best prepare for these competitions!

With more than 51.000 applicants and 37.000 effective candidates, many people will get their ”we're sorry to inform you” letters in a few days. Despair not! There are lots of ways to get into the EU system and secure your permanent contract at the next opportunity. Here are some tips to consider:

The Contract Agent for Specific Tasks (CAST) EPSO exams have been launched - read our tips why and how to make the most out of it to get an EU job!

When writing your application you are asked for your motivation to work for the EU.

IMPORTANT: this article refers to the previous EPSO exam system before March 2010 and may only be partially relevant for the new one

IMPORTANT: this article refers to the previous EPSO exam system before March 2010 and may only be partially relevant for the new one

IMPORTANT: this article refers to the previous EPSO exam system before March 2010 and may only be partially relevant for the new one

IMPORTANT: this article refers to the previous EPSO exam system before March 2010 and may only be partially relevant for the new one

IMPORTANT: this article refers to the previous EPSO exam system before March 2010 and may only be partially relevant for the new one.