What does it really take to land a job at the European Commission? And why does it matter that the AD5 competition is opening again – for the first time in seven years? In this episode of zEvropy, we speak with Sandra Cavallo from EPSO (European Personnel Selection Office) about how the EU recruitment system works, what the AD5 entry-level administrator competition looks like, and how to prepare for it strategically. We unpack the selection stages, common misconceptions, and what candidates often underestimate.

More information about the competition here: https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/apply-graduate-competition-ad-5