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Competency framework

The Competency Framework defines the competencies that are considered essential to perform effectively in any given job, by the EU institutions and bodies that EPSO serves.
Some of those competencies are assessed by EPSO during the selection phase, others are assessed by the EU institutions and bodies themselves during the recruitment phase.

The competency framework contains the following general competencies:

  • Communication

  • Critical Thinking

  • Analysing & Creative Problem-Solving

  • Decision-Making and Getting Results

  • Information Management (Digital and Data Literacy)

  • Intrapreneurship

  • Learning as a Skill

  • Self-Management

  • Working with Others