I’m really proud to present our 1st ever EU infographic on EPSO exams and careers. Click on this link to see the types of jobs in EU affairs, the EPSO recruitment tests, preparation tips and much much more!

I was recently interviewed in the WSJ blog on EU recruitment exams. A highlight: “While EPSO says there’s no special preparation needed, this whole sector exists because, as Andras Baneth, Director of the European Training Institute says, “anyone can run 100 meters, but not everyone can be Olympic champion.”. Click to read the full article!

There are many ways to get into the EU institutions… and here a funny poster to show you one! [click to see the image]

Check out this great poster we created – and I’m really flattered it went viral in a few hours by over 150 likes and more than 70 shares on Facebook!

Here is a little video we just created at the European Training Institute on what makes an EU lobbyist, consultant, public affairs expert or other counsel a really effective interest representative. Enjoy!

I’ve always been passionate about infographic videos, and finally here is a great one about how the European Union works (funded by the European Parliament, produced by the Irish Institute for European Affairs). Well done! (click to see the video)

The fitness club I used to go to had posted billboards all over the city to get new clients sign to up. They offered introductory pricing, special gifts and all sorts of treats.   It also offered existing members special …

From the 1st of January 2012, Hungary is no longer a republic as it has officially changed its name to be ‘Hungary’. This is more telling than anything else of how Fidesz and PM Orban has abused its powers and created the 1st authoritarian EU member state in the European Union’s history – right in front of EU leaders’ eyes. Shame on all of them.

To read the full story, here is the link to the most comprehensive summary by the New York Times. The original article can be read here: (click for the full post)

The EU and the Reality – this is how EU leaders see themselves, but the harsh reality is rather different…

Having worked there myself, this is a great summary of how the European Commission’s “Prime Minister’s Office” works in practice.

Pretty useful for anyone dealing with EU decision-making and lobbying in Brussels (or beyond).

Click to read the geek’s guide here!

I came across this great infographic, showing the various Amazon businesses and their competitors. Enjoy!

As a fun experiment, based on EPSO’s Ongoing Exams page, we have created a beautiful word cloud with Wordle.net to see what the European Personnel Selection Office is mostly focusing on – in their words at least.

EU job seekers are often wondering where is it better to live, Luxembourg or Belgium, given the choice? Here is a list of dilemmas you will face if you need to choose between these two eminent countries.

In 1957 when the Treaty of Rome was signed, its authors had a very ambitious goal: to prevent war happening again in Europe. It’s quite straighforward and easy to measure – you either have war or you don’t.

When you see 100m sprinters run, you know the importance of a single second: the difference between the fastest and the last one. Your success may seem to depend on a single second…but it’s the weeks of hard work that actually matters.