Example for an evaluation of tests on situational judgements

The last three tests on situational judgements you have mostly correctly answered. But, you achieved less than 85% of all total points. According to the recent EPSO messages, you need minimum 85% of all total points to be invited to the next stage of the selection process. The test on situational judgements is the most important test, because you can gain for example in AD open competition for generalists already 66% of all points of all tests of the pre-selection only by that test.

Recommodation:

For further studies read our booklet on the test on situational judgements and train how to solve that test by the special European Careers Programme (EUCAP) on SJT.

With view to the different competencies, you have gained the following results:

Competence Score

Analysis and problem-solving

The questions referring to the competency Analysis and Problem-solving you have correctly answered with less than 75%. It is very likely that this is not enough to enter the next stage of the competition. According to the EPSO competency framework analyis and problem-solving is understood as the capacity to identify the critical facts in complex issues and to develop creative and practical solutions. Study more SJT-questions on analyis and problem-solving to improve your result.

Recommodation:

The euphorum booklet on the test on situational judgements contains a list of positive behaviours regarding this competence, for example: „Gathering information from different sources and critically evaluating them". We recommend thespecial European Careers Programme for a tailor-made preparation.

73%

Delivering Quality and Results

The questions referring to the competency Delivering Quality and Results you have correctly answered to 85%. It might be not enough to enter the next stage of the selection process. EPSO defines this competency as taking personal responsibility and initiative for delivering work to a high standard of quality within set procedures.

Recommodation:

Try to improve your score and increasingly deal with tasks related to this competence. The euphorum booklet on the test on situational judgements contains a list of positive behaviours regarding this competence, for example: „Taking initiative to overcome obstacles" or "Checking work carefully for errors."  We recommend the special European Careers Programme for a tailor-made preparation.

85%

Prioritising and Organising

The questions referring to the competence Prioritising and Organising  you have correctly answered to less than 85%. It will be not enough to enter the next stage of the selection process.

Recommodation:

Try to improve your score and increasingly deal with tasks related to this competence. EPSO defines this competency as a skill to "prioritise the most important tasks, work flexibly and organise own workload efficiently". The euphorum booklet on the test on situational judgements contains a list of positive behaviours regarding this competence, for example „Identifying the most critical tasks from a heavy workload, in terms of deadlines or importance“ or „Working on multiple tasks at the same time“. We recommend the special European Careers Programme for a tailor-made preparation!

76%

Resilience

The questions referring to the competence Resilience you have correctly answered with 55%. It will be not enough to enter the next stage of the selection process.

Recommodation:

EPSO defines Resilience as a skill to remain effective under a heavy workload, to handle organisational frustrations positively and to adapt to a changing work environment. The euphorum booklet on the test on situational judgements provides a list of positive behaviours regarding this competence, for example „Coping with high levels of work and tight timescales" or „Understanding and working with the organisational hierarchy, not against it." Work on your score by taking more tests. We recommend the special European Careers Programme for a tailor-made preparation!

55%

Working with others

The questions referring to the competence Working with others you have correctly answered with 56%. It will be not enough to enter the next stage of the selection process.

Recommodation:

Study once more the EPSO competency framework and learn the definition of this competence and its concrete behaviours. You can read the euphorum booklet on the test on situational judgements providing you with a list of positive behaviours regarding this competence, for example "To be able to interact with a broad range of people" or "Sharing information and knowledge with other team members." Take more tests to train the SJT! We also recommend the special European Careers Programme for a tailor-made preparation!

56 %

result > 85% result between 85% - 75% result < 75%

We wish you success also with all other tests.