EPSO

Training offer: Study groups 2 for EPSO competitions AD5 Generalists/Graduates

Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to invite you to the second round of online training for the competition for AD5 Generalists/Graduates, with a special discount rate for our members. The offer contains modules in English as well as in Spanish and sessions will be recorded.

 

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Training Offer: EPSO AD7 Data experts (in LUX) – Study group for reasoning, MCQ and written tests

Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training with Study group for reasoning, MCQ and written tests for the AD7 Data experts competition.  There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.

 

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Free conference: EPSO AD7 Data management & data knowledge (Luxembourg)

*Update 26.11.2025, here are the slides and the recording *Update 19.11.2025: Due to unexpected technical bugs, the conference is posponed to Wednesday 26/11.  Our apologies for inconvenience.  Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos,  is happy to invite  you to a free conference for the competition for AD7 Data management & data knowledge (Luxembourg).  You will get tips and trick on how to fill in the application and you will be able to ask your questions.

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Training offer : EPSO competitions AD5 Generalists/Graduates

*Update 09.01.2026: the study groups in English and Spanish are now full. Registration is therefore closed, and the registration links and corresponding discount codes are no longer available.
If you are interested, please refer to
Study groups 2.*

Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to invite  you to online training for the competition for AD5 Generalists/Graduates, with a special discount rate for our members. The offer contains modules in English as well as in Spanish and sessions will be recorded.
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Lunchtime event: EPSO competitions: where are we?

*update 29.10.2025: here are the recording and the slides. Generation 2004 is always watching what’s happening in terms of recruitment, particularly in Luxembourg. We give you an outline of the current status of EPSO competitions, together with some of the most recent challenges. While internal competitions are not the focus of this event, they are part of the process and the context, so will not be ignored. Generation 2004, we’re here for you! Continue reading Lunchtime event: EPSO competitions: where are we?

Training offer: EPSO AST3 in Communication – Exam exercises

Our Training partner Yasemos Europeos, has a special  offer with a 10% discount rate for our members. The package contains: self-study exam packages for practising the different tests.  There are 2 package options availableEXAM 1 + PRE-EXAM session (live online via ZOOM, link will be published in participants training platform profiles) EXAM 1 (only 1 mock exam for practice with NO pre-exam session).
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Internal Competitions 2025: A Missed Promise of Inclusion 

Many of you contacted us about the publication of the second of the promised internal competitions: the specialist AD7/AD9 financial risk management. We agree, we too were disappointed: this was not the new approach for internal competitions announced in February 2025, that of internal competitions being open to colleagues from other function groups (yes, the Parliament’s been doing this for years, but at the Commission it’s new).  Continue reading Internal Competitions 2025: A Missed Promise of Inclusion 

Training Offer: EPSO AD7 Building experts (4 fields) – Study group for reasoning, MCQ and written tests

**Update 29.10.2025: Due to high demand, one additional work group in English is offered (see below in red) Update 29.10.2025: Due to high demand, one additional work group in English is offered (see below in red) *Update 08.10.2025: SOLD OUT – Registration closed. Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training with Study group for reasoning, MCQ and written tests for the AD7 Building experts (4 fields) competition.  There is a special discount rate for our members ONLY and registrations are made on “first come first served basis”.

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Free Training – EPSO AD7 Building Management (4 fields)

*update 30.09.2024 : Here is the recording and the presentation Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you a free online training webinar where we will analyse the new selection procedure announced in EPSO/AD/425/25 – Administrators (AD 7) for experts in the Building management area (4 different fields).
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Multiple-choice tests under scrutiny

The use of multiple-choice tests (multiple choice questions (MCQ) and computer-based tests (CBT)) in internal and EPSO competitions has come under fire due to concerns over their effectiveness and fairness. These tests, which are widely used to assess candidates’ knowledge and skills, have been found to have several pitfalls, including technical issues, translation problems, and, above all, poorly designed questions. Continue reading Multiple-choice tests under scrutiny