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21st century tools in your EPSO-preparation

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The Internet is an endless source of inspiration for any candidate: multimedia tools, shared information and invaluable ideas by bloggers and researchers are all out there to help you achieve your goal. Passing the EPSO exams, whichever phase you are preparing for, has become much easier: Online EU Tests has collected the best videos, slides, blogs and studies for you – all of which are FREE!

YouTube

The world’s favourite online video sharing site has excellent tips that can help you perform better at the essays and oral exam. Here are a few that we think you will love: 

· Wish to find tips on how to write a great essay? Check out this video

· Another excellent piece of advice on effective essay writing and structure 

· 12 interview tips for anyone preparing for the oral exam 

· Some hints on “do”-s and “don’t”-s at the oral exam or interview 

· Apart from your EU knowledge, body language is essential 

· Further tips on what not to do under the exam pressure

· Wish to know what is a ’hot topic’ that you can be asked about? 

· Watch the EUtube

· or the European Parliament’s channel

· Finally, a nice & clear summary of the Treaty of Lisbon (done before the elections) 

Shared slides

Did you know that thousands of people share PowerPoint presentations online, for FREE? Here are three great slides we though could be really useful in your EPSO-exam preparation: 

· A guide to essay writing

· A quick summary of the Council’s Swedish Presidency priorities 

· A truly unique approach to job-hunting in Europe or beyond 

Feel free to browse for specific topics or materials related to your EU exam! 

Blogs

Blogs offer a personal, credible and first-hand view on what’s happening in Brussels and beyond. If you have not yet signed up to these excellent resources, make sure you do it now! (Don’t know how to sign up to a ‘blog feed’ to automatically get updates and new posts? Most e-mail programs such as Outlook 2007, Gmail or Yahoo allow RSS feeds, but if you’re using another program, check Feedblitz) 

· European Commissioners’ blogs

· The Financial Times’ Brussels blog is a great resource 

· Also the Economist’s insider EU blog

· If you specialise in EU law, check this 

· Jon’s excellent blog, including ‘ So I Won’t be a Commission official’ forum 

· Last but not least, Julien Frisch’s take on EU affairs

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