Are you applying for a position with the European Central Bank (ECB) and need to pass its various assessment tests to secure a position? The recruiters are demanding, so it is imperative you make the most of each stage of the application process to prove your worth and get ahead of the competition. Start preparing with our PfS (Profiling for Success) numerical, verbal and abstract reasning materials today.
JobTestpPrep PrepPack™ gives you the helpful PfS (Profiling for Success) styled materials that cover topics such as numerical, verbal and abtract reasoning tests.
As a bonus we have included SJT graduate and maanagement exams along with a series of video tutorials study guides to pave your way to a successful new position. Begin today!
- Why would you like to join the ECB? Answer Question.
- Why are you qualified for this role? Answer Question.
I got hired by the European Central Bank. How to land a job at the ECB or Financial Firms
Interviews for Top Jobs at European Central Bank
Trainee Interview
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at European Central Bank (Lisbon, Lisbon) in Dec 2021
Interview
5 standardised questions. The interview was held by 3 team members, all very welcoming. Although they seemed happy with my answers (I did proper research), they gave me an impression that I was not someone they were looking for so I knew I’d be rejected right after we finished talking.
- 1. What currently drives inflation.2. Describing a situation of conflict (or problem) resolution that occurred in the team I worked for.3. Describing my coding experience.
Trainee Interview
I applied online. I interviewed at European Central Bank
Interview
Colloquio con 3 step. Il primo step consiste nell’applicazione in cui si richiede risposta a domande aperte inerenti al ruolo. Secondo step video-interview con domande pre-registrate (possibilità di registrare il video 2 volte) e terzo step interview con la DG. Le domande non erano troppo difficili.
- Domanda riguardante lavoro in team
Trainee Interview
I interviewed at European Central Bank
Interview
Panel interview from more than 5 people, project oriented and attention to detail. Time consuming interview process, overall more than 3 months to get an answer back. One month waiting per each stage.
- Q: Project oriented questionsBehavioral questions
To help you prepare for an European Central Bank job interview, here are 27 interview questions and answer examples.
European Central Bank was written by Ryan Brunner and updated on October 9th, 2020. Learn more here.
Step 2: Pre-screening stage
After an initial review of your application, we may ask you to complete one or more assessment exercises. This helps us to better identify the most suitable candidates to be invited to the next stages of the process. Some examples of the types of assessment we use are:
Psychometric tests are administered online and assess cognitive abilities and behavioural style. The tests are in English. You can choose when to do each exercise and you may spread them out over several days, as long as they are all completed by the deadline.
You can try a practice test assessing numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and abstract reasoning.
The video interview gives you the opportunity to bring your application alive and helps us to get to know you better as a person.
During your interview you will be presented with a series of questions, which you should answer in the order they are given. For each question, you will have a predefined preparation time and a maximum answer time, during which the answer is recorded.
We will inform you in advance of the start time and length of the exercise. We will send you the questions via email at the stated time and you must respond within the set time, typically one hour.
For leadership roles, our external assessment of leadership competencies may be taken into account at the pre-screening stage.
The various assessment exercises are designed to help us assess one or more aspects relevant for the position that you are applying for.
Your application form and the results of the assessment exercises will form the basis of our decision on whether to invite you to interview.
Interviews will take place at the ECB in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, or by phone/video conference. We will give you a minimum of five days’ notice and we request that you respond to our invitations within 48 hours.
ECB Recruitment: Online Application
The first step in joining the ECB family is to create a profile through their online application portal. If you opt to create more than one, your profile will be removed entirely. There is no need to attach a CV since there is a multitude of questions in the application form which extract the information found on a CV.
Within the application form, the ECB places a huge emphasis on your motivation. Why do you want this position? What motivates you? Can this job meet your own personal needs?
After submitting your application, the selection committee will then start the elimination process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements and additional criteria are eliminated.
