I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at European Commission in Apr 2015
Interview
Long processus qui dépend des connaissances sur l'organisation. Aprés une première étape de pré-selection, il est important de contacter par email l'unité où on souhaite travailler et montrer notre disponibilité et intérêt. Un entretien d'embauche peut avoit (ou non) place.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at European Commission in Jul 2017
Interview
Kein richtiges Vorstellungsgespräch. Ich wurde von Head of Unit angerufen und gefragt ob ich noch Interesse daran hatte. Insgesamt ist der Auswahlsprozess für das Blue book Traineeship sehr intransparant und dauert ehr lange. Es gibt viele Foren im Netz, wo man sich drüber austauscht.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at European Commission (Luxembourg) in Jul 2016
Interview
Inteview was intense - 5 people on the panel, lasting approx. 1,5h. It also included previous health check - because of health insurance tha EC provides. I felt uncomfortable that it took before the actual offer has been made - due to the sensitive personal data.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Why should we hire you?
- Describe your past achievements.
- Give us an example how you handled difficult situation at work (e.g. dispute) and how you demonstrated your leadership