European Commission Policy Specialist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at European Commission.
European Commission
Policy Officer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
We had a brief introductory conversation, then they asked me about my CV and skills related to the job. The main part involved questions about the role, the policy area, and the Directorate-General.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the legal foundations upon which the DG's work is based?
European Commission
Policy Officer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for a Policy Officer role focusing on inter-institutional relations with the European Commission back in March 2023. They got back to me about two months later in May 2023.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you introduce yourself?
European Commission
Policy Officer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
Long preparation for the general competition for contractual agents for max 3 year contracts, renewable once under certain conditions, now extended to 5 years. Passed competition, ended up on a reserve list. Rang up several offices in DG Internal Market and Services for vacancies, most materialise during maternity leaves. Got a call to see one hiring manager and after a 1.5 hour interview, I was hired. When passing a general competition for permanent staff, after multiple choice, you go to an Assessment Center for approx. 1 day of testing with several exercises, then if you do well, you go to a panel interview phase.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you demonstrate your knowledge in the relevant policy field?
- What are your insights into the EU's current policy approaches for various sectors and industries?
European Commission Policy Specialist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from European Commission interview reports.
“Can you tell me the EU budget in euros for 2012?”
Read reports →“Regarding the SET Plan, what is its governance structure, and what enhancements could be made?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the legal foundations upon which the DG's work is based?”
Read reports →“How would you describe the policy making process?”
Read reports →“How would you prepare for the entry (EPSO) multiple choice exams?”
Read report →“What are your insights into the EU's current policy approaches for various sectors and industries?”
Read report →“How would you assess your command of your second language?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what changes could be implemented in the current policies and programmes?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on the concept of team spirit in a work context?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 European Commission interview reports.