New CAST selection procedure Gilles GUILLARD Head of

New CAST selection procedure Gilles GUILLARD Head of Unit, EPSO. 01 e-Selection

New selection model • New approach to testing – Allow for greater flexibility to better fit the needs of services and rationalise testing. – Distinction in selection procedure between generalists and specialists. – Limit the number of tests which candidates will sit (A 1 tests valid for a certain period for all generalist profiles in the same function group) – Entry ticket.

Generalist profiles • Permanent registration and testing • CBT for A 1 tests and part of A 2 tests in the field (item bank available for certain profiles such as HR, IT, Finance, etc…) • Need to create database with test items for certain other fields • Regular up-date of database • Full EPSO package • From 2012 onwards

Specialist profiles • Registration and testing in time slots (campaigns) • B 1 test will depend on the number of candidates: CV sift or CBT • Active involvement of the services in order to best meet the needs • B 2 tests limited to practical tests which have added value for the selection process • Either full EPSO package or limited EPSO support (decentralised selection process with the approval of EPSO) • From 2011 onwards

Modern procedure (1) • Institutions friendly: – Generalists database will be refreshed regularly (at least on a monthly basis) – Laureates will update their CVs every year – EPSO support throughout the selection process – More precise sifting for specialists (Talent Screener) – De-centralised testing for specialised profiles

Modern procedure (2) • Candidate friendly: – Permanent registration (all year for the generalist profiles) – Fast individual procedure from registration to results (no need to wait for all candidates to be tested) – Less tests to sit (A 1 results valid for all profiles in the same function group) – Possibility to update regularly their CV