Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at European Council as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Lawyer and Traineeship rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Lawyer and Traineeship roles were rated as the easiest.
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-very friendly interviewers
-asked typical questions on motivation, communication and other professional skills and some questions about the institution and the work of the DG
- interview was online and took about 35 minutes
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your motivation for applying/what do you know about the work of our unit
Interview 2 years after passing a CAST, in person in Brussels. Interview panel with the Head of Unit, and 2 members of staff. Travel expenses from home country were reimbursed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How does your previous legal experience fit with this role?
I applied online. I interviewed at European Council in Dec 2021
Interview
Mi è stato chiesto di presentarmi e di parlare del mio percorso di studi. Poi mi sono state fatte domande specifiche relative all'unità nella quale avrei dovuto lavorare come tirocinante.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Come lavori in gruppo? Occupi una posizione di leader?