I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at European Commission
Interview
Panel of 6 people. Very friendly even though professional. They asked questions about motivation of applying, time when i thought outside the box, challenging situation and how i managed it. They also tested my knowledge of my second language.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
motivation of applying, time when i thought outside the box, challenging situation and how i managed it
Technical plus non technical interview with different levels of hierarchy, 4 standard questions and then about my background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
We started with a short chat, followed by questions on my CV and job-specific qualifications. The main part were topical questions about the job, the policy area and the DG.
I applied online. I interviewed at European Commission (Brussels) in May 2023
Interview
I interviewed for the European Commission in May 2023, the role was for inter-institutional relations policy officer. I sent my application (CV and Cover Letter) in March 2023, they took two months to answer.