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New webinars on MCQ and CBT

Events, Newsletter - 2023-09-08, Training Print This Post

*Update 08.09.2023 EPSO intends to use automated proctoring we are concerned at the prospect of retrospective elimination.* Original article: To assist you in preparing for ongoing and future competitions, Generation 2004, in collaboration with Ya Semos Europeos, is offering free online webinars on multiple choice questions (MCQ) and computer-based tests (CBT).

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

Please note that all seminars will be conducted in English. Continue reading New webinars on MCQ and CBT →

Interim staff at the Commission: FAQs

FAQs, Newsletter - 2023-09-08, Staff Categories, Training, Working conditions Print This Post

Here are some Generation 2004 frequently asked questions (FAQs)[1] and sources on interims, those temporary colleagues who are often expected to be up to speed and functional within a very short space of time. This can often translate in real life as having been ‘thrown in at the deep end’ and expected to ‘hit the ground running’ without much information about how things really work. Continue reading Interim staff at the Commission: FAQs →

Webinars on Oral Tests and Computer-Based Tests

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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

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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.

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

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

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 →

Interim staff access to training: you asked, we acted!

Newsletter - 2022-11-07, Staff Categories, Training, Working conditions Print This Post

One of our members got in touch to say that interim agents have no access to EU Learn. We immediately contacted the EU Learn team and asked them to explain how newly recruited interim agents can enrol in the Commission training courses needed to perform their job effectively and efficiently if they are denied access to EU Learn. Continue reading Interim staff access to training: you asked, we acted! →

Let’s talk about resilience at work

Events, Health, Newsletter - 2022-10-14, Training Print This Post

Have you experience a traumatic event and found yourself having to return to work before you were quite 100%? Have you had difficulties in completing a project and to meet the deadline? When we talk about resilience, we’re talking about the ability to cope with the ups and downs of life and bounce back from challenges. In a workplace setting, this can be about the ability to manage anything from a tough workload to frustrating colleagues, or even to changing the working environment. Continue reading Let’s talk about resilience at work →

IT security in the Commission

Cyber-security, Newsletter - 2022-06-16, Training Print This Post

Recently, DIGIT assigned a cyber-security training to all Commission staff – as this includes your friendly Generation 2004 team, we take the liberty to give a bit of feedback on this training. This seems necessary because the training contains some outright contradictory advice, forcing colleagues to choose either one or the other. The training is marked as confidential, so we cannot give you quotes here – which is a pity, because the advice is rather general in nature and applies in every company in one way or another.  Continue reading IT security in the Commission →

Project 55+ transition towards retirement 2022

Events, Newsletter - 2022-02-22, Part-time, Pensions, Training Print This Post

Want to start imagining and planning your transition towards retirement – but not sure how to do it? This is no longer a destination, but a journey.

Project 55+ is a practical 5-week community experience that will help you create, discover, refine and implement your transition project, during your final years at the Commission/EU Institutions, towards a successful new beginning that is uniquely yours. Continue reading Project 55+ transition towards retirement 2022 →

EPSO CBT/internal competition training: January

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Generation 2004 is organising more training: computer-based multiple-choice test (CBT) training and AD5 internal competition training.

CBT (verbal, numerical, abstract) in English

This training is to provide you with techniques to pass the CBT phase of any European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competition. Check ongoing EPSO selection procedures for CBT dates.  Continue reading EPSO CBT/internal competition training: January →