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Generation 2004 conference on 15/06/2023: How to draft an appeal

Events, Promotions, reclassification

*** The recording and presentation of this conference are now available ***

For those of you not proposed for promotion or reclassification and who feel the reason is not related to your performance but to other reasons: change of unit/department, parental/maternity leave, change of line manager, personal conflicts etc., you may file an appeal in Sysper.

Generation 2004 will discuss how to draft such an appeal and answer your questions. The conference will take place on Thursday 15 June 2023 from 12.30 to 14.00 via WebEx. Continue reading Generation 2004 conference on 15/06/2023: How to draft an appeal →

Webinars on Oral Tests and Computer-Based Tests

Events, Training

To assist you in preparing for ongoing and future competitions, Generation 2004, in collaboration with Ya Semos Europeos, is offering free online webinars on oral tests and computer-based tests (CBT).

These webinars will provide you with valuable tips and tricks for both types of assessments.

Please note that both seminars will be conducted in English. Continue reading Webinars on Oral Tests and Computer-Based Tests →

Webinar on EEAS internal competitions

EEAS, Events, Internal Competitions, Training

Generation 2004, in cooperation with Ya Semos Europeos, has organised a webinar on the application and competition process for the internal competitions in the External Action Service (EEAS). These don’t happen very often and we understand that you want to make the best of this opportunity.

We focus on practical aspects of the application:

  • work experience requirements
  • tips for the talent screener for those competitions which have it
  • the most common mistakes done by the candidates

You can find the PowerPoint presentation  here.

Lunchtime conference: the Picard case

CA screening, Contract Agents, Events, Newsletter - 2023-04-20, Pensions

*Update 23.06.2023: HR MyIntracomm article.* Do you want to know more about the recent Picard judgement C-366/21 P concerning Contract Agent (CA) pension rights? This case has repercussions on pension accrual and also on retirement age. We presented the different aspects of the judgement in this during our lunch-time conference. You can find the recorded video and the PowerPoint presentation  here.

Continue reading Lunchtime conference: the Picard case →

Generation 2004 promotions/reclassification conference: How to draft an appeal 2023

Events, Promotions, reclassification

*Update 03.04.2023: the promotions exercise has begun: the draft list is expected to be published 15.06.2023.* The promotion and reclassification lists for the 2023 exercise will be published in June (the EEAS published their 2022 lists in  July). For those of you not proposed for promotion or reclassification and who feel the reason is not related to your performance but to other reasons: change of unit/department, parental/maternity leave, change of line manager, personal conflicts etc., join us and see the process for filing an appeal in Sysper. Continue reading Generation 2004 promotions/reclassification conference: How to draft an appeal 2023 →

Contract Agents in Delegations conference Tuesday 28 February

Contract Agents, Events, Outside the Union

We are delighted to invite you at the Generation 2004 meeting dedicated to staff in the European Commission Delegations. Mobility: a reality of life as Contractual Agents at Union Delegations outside the EU for EEAS and Commission colleagues. Are you preparing for a new mobility? Do you believe there are possibilities to improve the exercise? Continue reading Contract Agents in Delegations conference Tuesday 28 February →

2022 internal competitions, where are we?

Contract Agents, EEAS, EPSO, Events, Internal Competitions, Newsletter - 2023-02-22, Professional mobility, Temporary Agents

*Update 19.02.2025: ‘By default, all [internal] competitions will be cross-category.’ (Stay tuned: A new approach for internal competitions) This is excellent news and should now put the Commission on an even footing with the Parliament and other EU institutions. We hope that this inclusion is genuine and that the competitions are not  otherwise skewed to reduce participation.* Continue reading 2022 internal competitions, where are we? →

How to increase your chances to get a promotion/reclassification in 2023?

Events, Newsletter - 2023-01-27, Promotions, reclassification

Please find here the recording of the 2023 conference, and its slides.

The promotion/reclassification process is not particularly user-friendly. It’s not always clear how DGs choose who to reward, nor why some years appear to be better than others. There are situations suggesting that  some staff are less favoured, while some staff are evaluated as ‘not applicable’, regardless of how well they work. Continue reading How to increase your chances to get a promotion/reclassification in 2023? →

2023 appraisal and promotion/reclassification exercises conference

Events, Newsletter - 2022-12-19, Newsletter - 2023-01-09, Promotions, reclassification, workplace bullying and harassment

*Update 27.01.2023, we assisted 274 colleagues with their evaluation text. The link to register is no longer functional*

We found one more reason not to use the new option of transferring the report from the previous year: ad hoc input from panels and committees might need to be updated and the transfer does not allow for any modifications.

Also, here is the guidance that used to be available within sysper for the first 3 sections of the appraisal (please use Firefox or Edge). * Continue reading 2023 appraisal and promotion/reclassification exercises conference →

Internal competitions: AST/SC2, AST2, AD6, 7, 9, 12

Administrators, Assistants, Events, Newsletter - 2022-11-29, Secretaries and clerks, Staff Categories, Temporary Agents, Training

Generation 2004 in cooperation with the company YSE will offer a  workshop-webinar on the application process for internal competitions  (AST/SC2, AST2, AD6, AD7, AD9, AD12). We will focus on practical aspects of the application, work experience requirements, tips for the talent for those competitions which have it and the most common mistakes done by the candidates.   At the end, micros will be open for your questions. Continue reading Internal competitions: AST/SC2, AST2, AD6, 7, 9, 12 →