“Perseverance, an open mind, and a bit of luck – these are to me the key elements of a successful journey through the EPSO selection procedure. Joining the EU civil service allowed me to not only be in the middle of political and policymaking processes, but also to challenge myself daily and appreciate the value of collaboration with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds. And it is exactly this diversity - of views, personalities and opportunities lying ahead – that makes the work for the European Union exciting.”