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5. When will I start if I am selected?
The pre-selection and interview of shortlisted candidates will take place between March and May, with the final selection made by ESA in June. The date of the take-up of duty is mutually agreed upon by ESA and the successful candidate and usually takes place in September or October.
6. How can I know when the opportunities are published?
Keep up to date with our latest news articles. The quickest way to be informed about the publication of ESA YGT opportunities is to subscribe to our careers news or create a job alert on our recruiting website.
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Find detailed information on the YGT Programme and answers to your most common questions on the dedicated FAQ page.
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