I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at European Commission (Alicante) in Dec 2016
Interview
1: Online application - This phase is a fill-in section of the application process. You are expected to complete the following things:
- Motivation to apply
-Languages spoken
-Background (Educational)
2: Selection process
- Spontaneous interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Spontaneous calls from different DG´s
Questions:
- About CV and experience submitted
- They will test your language abilities
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at European Commission (Brüssel) in Dec 2012
Interview
A brief phone call from a desk officer at the Commission. He asked me about my interests, why I wanted to work for the Commission and about my knowledge of French. It was more of a conversation than an interview. I was also given some information about what would be expected of me if I were to be accepted for the traineeship.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please tell me about your knowledge of EU affairs and what you expect from a traineeship at the Commission?
What is your level of French and English?
Do you have any knowledge of econometrics and statistical software (STATA)?