Who is interested in a civil service career and why? First results of surveys on candidates for various competitive examinations

An analytical view of the characteristics of candidates for the administration's competitive examinations shows that as concerns the minimum degree required, candidates are over-qualified. Thus, candidates seem to take for granted that a higher educational level is necessary in order to succeed in administrative examinations. The analysis also reveals the diversity of professional itineraries and motivations of candidates. Reprinted by permission of Institut International d'Administration Publique