Books
Find all our references of books sold by SFE.
Are you going to pass exams at EPSO and want to prepare? You will find below all the references of books which will allow you to better prepare for the various tests of the competitions / tests of the European institutions.
First and foremost, it is essential to read your competition notice / description of the tests in order to choose the books that you will need.
As a reminder, each book edited by ORSEU is mainly composed of:
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Description of the material;
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Modalities of the test;
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Methodology with detailed examples;
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Series of exercises;
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Explained corrections;
The books are from a minimum level AST (Assistant) to AD (Administrator). Thus, all the books can be used by candidates applying for a Contractual Agent (CA) job.
Books remain a very popular support for most candidates compared to computer tests (sometimes time-limited) or webinar training (only methodology and a brief explanation of the subjects). The best way to pass these events is to train well in advance and be motivated!
You'll find advice in our EPSO section.
Please note: all books are only sold in paper format and we cannot provide you a digital format.
Computer Based Tests
Edition 2017
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 39€
272 Pages
French
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Claire MERCIER (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This new revised and enriched edition is intended for candidates who will pass the Abstract Reasoning test at EPSO.
The questions are presented in the form of series with four geometric figures, repeated, slightly modified, colored in black / gray and you will have to deduce the logical continuation of the fifth proposition among the available choices.
The goal of the test is to train you to analyze the logical sequence of a series of geometric figures and to deduce the analogies, similarities and differences very quickly. This test is not a question of intelligence but is primarily based on learning and managing limited time in a stressful situation.
EN stock:
1
Edition 2013
SFE member: 15€
Non membre : 20€
288 Pages
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Claire MERCIER (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This book is intented for candidates who will pass the Abstract Reasoning test at EPSO.
The questions are presented in the form of series with four geometric figures, repeated, slightly modified, colored in black / gray and you will have to deduce the logical continuation of the fifth proposition among the available choices.
The goal of the test is to train you to analyze the logical sequence of a series of geometric figures and to deduce the analogies, similarities and differences very quickly. This test is not a question of intelligence but is primarily based on learning and managing limited time in a stressful situation.
This book is not available in French
EN stock:
4
Edition 2012
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 39€
240 Pages
French
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Jean-Luc BIZEUR (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This book is intended for candidates who will take the Numerical Reasoning test at EPSO.
Contrary to appearances, numerical reasoning is not reduced only to mathematical calculation. You will have to understand and analyze the problem posed, decipher the useful information or not for your answer among those proposed.
Of course, math notions will be necessary such as calculating an average, proportions, rate of change etc. This book will remind you of them as you go.
You will need to learn to manage your time in a stressful situation without having to systematically resort to the calculator.
EN stock:
1
Edition 2019
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 38€
288 Pages
French
English
Italian
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Claire MERCIER (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This new revised and enriched edition is intended for candidates who will take the Verbal Reasoning test at EPSO.
Verbal reasoning is not a knowledge test because you will have several texts with different topics. The main point is not to understand the theme of the texts but the speed reading.
You will learn to analyze a statement and the meaning of a text, to master the subtleties of language and deduce which statement is logically deduced. You will need to easily guess what is asked of you, quickly and selectively read ideas via keywords for example.
You will need to learn to manage your time in a stressful situation by familiarizing yourself with speed reading and comprehension.
This book is also available in Italian (excerpt)
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IT stock:
1
Edition 2012
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 39€
198 Pages
French
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Jean-Luc BIZEUR (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This book is intended for candidates who will take the Verbal Reasoning test at EPSO.
Verbal reasoning is not a knowledge test because you will have several texts with different topics. The main point is not to understand the theme of the texts but the speed reading.
You will learn to analyze a statement and the meaning of a text, to master the subtleties of language and deduce which statement is logically deduced. You will need to easily guess what is asked of you, quickly and selectively read ideas via keywords for example.
You will need to learn to manage your time in a stressful situation by familiarizing yourself with speed reading and comprehension.
EN stock:
5
Books for Administrators - Assistants
Edition 2017
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 39€
170 Pages
French
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Claire MERCIER and Jean-Luc BIZEUR (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This book is intended for candidates who will take the E-Tray test at EPSO. Very often, the E-Tray is one of the first tests before the assessment centre.
The E-Tray test is a real-world computer simulation where you work on a mailbox with information on a particular topic.
You will have to find the solutions within the allotted time.
This test allows you to judge, in a more concrete situation, your analytical skills and problem solving in a limited time. The book offers 2 concrete cases of tests.
EN stock:
5
Edition 2015
SFE member: 30€
Non-member: 39€
132 Pages
French
English
Authors: Emmanuel HETRU, Caroline FICHE and Claire MERCIER (ORSEU Concours)
Brief description:
This book is intended for candidates who are going to take the Case Study test.
The case study is part of the written tests during the assessment centre in which you have a file to process.
The jury will analyze your skills, including analysis and problem solving, quality and results, communication, prioritization and organization.
This test takes place most often on a computer where you will answer questions and rely on the file provided (which can be quite large).
You will need to hone your analytical skills, identify information and extract ideas, structure responses and refine your writing.
EN stock:
4
