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| Linguistic editions |
| 2011-01-21 16:22:06 |
Following a question from the founder of the yahoo group UE-laureates Francisco Javier Moleon concerning the differences between the two current linguistic versions of my book, I would like to inform you that the reason that the French edition (March 2007, 120 pages) of my book is double the size of the English edition (October 2006, 60 pages) is trifold:1) It includes more material, including new learning resources2) It has a must better layout, which makes reading must easier3) The French language usually uses 30% more words in order to express the same messageThe above improuvements were based on feedback received from readers of my book such as yourself. Further comments/remarks/wishes are welcomed. ...
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| Corrigendum |
| 2011-01-21 16:21:14 |
Because nobody is perfect :-)The following typos have been discovered:First English VersionThe question :"What is the Gutenberg stategy?" should read either as "What is the Göteborg stategy" or as "What is the Gothenburg stategy". Spotted by William Ritcher.Readers are invited to submit their remarks to this forum....
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| Request for feedback |
| 2011-01-21 16:18:04 |
Dear readers of my book,I would be glad to get some feedback about my book, both good and not-so-good things you have spotted.Even though I am currently working on several new linguistic versions, I am also working towards preparing the forthcoming editions and to this extend I would be honoured to receive your constructive feedback.I putt forward such question, since my main concern is to better the areas that the readers find more interesting to develop.So, please let me have your thoughts, ideas, disagreement, advice and praise....
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| New English edition |
| 2011-01-21 16:17:37 |
Dear Readers of my blog,I am at the happy position to inform you that the new English edition of my book (3rd Extended Edition, January 2008, 144 pages) is available from the usual bookshops.The book continues to evolve based on the encouraging feedback and remarks I get from readers in many countries around the world.The extensions of coverage to this edition include:1. A section with a methodology for dealing with the numerical and verbal reasoning multiple choice questions2. Updates to learning resources, including a series of new questionsPlease note that I am currently working on translating the book in other languages.Thank you for your support and trust in my book....
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| EPSO Humour |
| 2011-01-21 16:13:21 |
Humour is one of the most important behaviours of the human mind and Laugther is it's better representation. Here is our first story, courtesy of the unknown EPSO candidate.THE NEXT SURVIVOR40 000 expected candidates from all around Europe, New York and Beijing will try to get 400 tickets to maybe enter in a madhouse called "EU Institutions".During that 9 months journey, they will have to face: Depression, no social life, lack of self-esteem, computer breakdowns, weird correction criteria from an almighty panel of judges (oops, I meant the jury) and other real or surreal problems. The competition is not open to MEPs, Commissioners and other senior staff (they will fail during the first steps anyway).There are other things that you can do during these 9 months to get anequally painful final...
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| Farewell message |
| 2011-01-21 16:06:50 |
Dear readers of my book and my blog,After a lot of thought, I decided to declare this blog as closed. I took this decision beacause the scarcity of my postings does not allow for this space to be called a "blog".I would still answer all questions and/or comments, but will not actively support the further development of this space.Thank you for buying my book and reading my blog,Good luck in all endeavours :-)...
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| Links |
| 2009-01-16 06:56:22 |
Information is wealth and so are URL links :-)My favorite links to information sources on the EPSO concours recruitment process and the oral examination - interview techniques are:European Public Administration forumI-EpsoSo I won't be a Commission official from Jon WorthI would be glad to receive your recommendations in order to build a comprehensive list of useful resources.I promise to review all submited sites and give my appreciation....
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| Happy festive season |
| 2008-12-23 06:00:28 |
Dear All,I wish you a healthy and prosperous new year. May your study efforts be rewarded by a new European job.The end of the year is usually traditionally the time to think about our future and our approach to all things. For me the last year was a period of sorrow and hibernation, but the sun is again shining, life keeps going on and I am now confident enough to promise for 2009 some new linguistic editions of your favorite book.Enjoy your holidays but do not forget that only the well prepared will succeed.Merry Christmas,Christos...
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| Equal opportunities |
| 2008-06-14 11:39:03 |
In anticipation of the Women Day on 7 March, I would to start a discussion concerning equal job opportunities at the EU institutions.I have read a lot of comments and opinions concerning non-equal opportunities, between men and women, between EU-15 and EU-10 (or EU10+2) candidates, between speakers of the three working languages of the Commission and the rest, between Catholic/Protestant and Orthodox Christians, between "big" and "small" Member States, between different level of recruitments, between cabinets and "normal" officials, etc.What do you think? Do you believe that there are grey areas and/or problems? How do you propose that the EU Institutions should deal with them?...
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| Failing the competitions... |
| 2008-04-08 15:31:01 |
I have recently received the following comment: On the contrary I have just been informed that my name has not been put in the reserve list for the translators' competition, as my mark for the oral exam was below pass mark. too bad. Dear readers of this blog that you did not pass the competition,Please remember that life has a lot of twists and that you should always try to harvest the positive elements (even from a failure) and dismiss the negative.I am persuaded that a failure is a failure, only if we feel like this. My personal advice is that after such a moment of a temporary set-back (it's not a failure :-) it is the time to take stock of why you had low grade for the orals.I strongly believe that this sometimes painful but useful exercise could help you in your future career irrespes...
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