Related FAQs

How is equal treatment guaranteed?

Objective evaluation criteria are adopted prior to the selection, in accordance with the competition notice, and are rigorously applied to all candidates in order to ensure equal treatment.

How important is my score?

You need to score highly enough to be among the top ranking candidates in order to qualify for the next stage.

How is the 'threshold' defined?

In order to define the threshold, candidates' scores are ranked in descending order. The board then selects the top ranking candidates that can be invited to the next stage of the competition (see question: "how many candidates will go from TS to the next stage"). The threshold is the score of the last candidate on this list.

What is 'Talent Screener' and how does it work?

Talent Screener is designed to help the selection boards of competitions for specialist profiles identify the candidates whose profile best matches the duties and selection criteria set out in the competition notice.You will have to answer a series of questions in the talent screener section of the online application form. The questions are based on the selection criteria given in the competition notice and your answers will be assessed by the selection board.All candidates in a competition answer the same set of questions. In this way, the selection board is presented with each candidate's...

Who is invited to the next stage?

As only a set number of candidates can go through to the next stage, only those with the highest scores are invited. These candidates have a score equal to or above the threshold.A list of successful candidates is drawn up by the Selection board in descending order of the total score obtained.

How do I complete the talent screener questions?

For each question, you must answer by clicking "yes" or "no".If you respond yes, you must answer a sub-question.If you respond no, please go to the next question.

What is meant by 'weighting' of the talent screener criterions?

The selection board will assign each selection criterion or question a weighting that reflects its relative importance, from 1 to 3.

How many candidates will go on from Talent Screener to the next stage?

You can refer to the Notice of Competition to see how many candidates will be invited to the next stage of the competition. However it is often a maximum of 3 times the number of laureates.

How are the Talent Screener selection criteria set?

The choice of the selection criteria are defined on the basis of the skills required for the posts to be filled and the interests of the recruiting service.The selection criteria are then presented in the TS as a series of questions.

What detail do I need to provide in the talent screener and how long will it take to complete?

Set aside enough time to ensure that within the Talent Screener you provide the selection board with all the information it will need to assess your responses. Make it clear for the selection board to assess whether you match the criteria specified for the profile sought. By structuring your responses around these criteria, you will make your Talent Screener more relevant and easier to assess.Pay particular attention to what is asked and respond accordingly. Generally you will be required to describe aspects of your education, training and professional experience pertinent to the question....

How does the selection board decide how many points to award each response in the talent screener?

The selection board adopt objective evaluation criteria prior to the selection and in accordance with the competition notice.The scoring then reflects the selection board's judgment on how well the information provided in your application form met the criteria in the evaluation sheet.

How does the scoring of the talent screener work?

Each of the candidate's responses will be awarded between 0 and 4 points. The points are multiplied by the 'weighting' and added up to give a score. This score is ranked against other candidates' scores to identify which candidate profiles best match the duties to be performed.

Will the selection board look at my full application while scoring the talent screener?

No, the selection based on qualifications is based SOLELY on the responses you provide within the Talent Screener tab.The selection board will not refer to information provided elsewhere in your application.