Become a jury member

Want to help select GEM’s future talents? Whether you're based in Grenoble, Paris, or working remotely (via Teams – GMT+1 Paris time), your involvement matters. Interviews are conducted in French, so this opportunity is open to individuals who are fluent in French. Discover how to become a jury member, learn about participation details, session dates and locations… and join a dynamic community committed to excellence. Your professional experience makes a difference.

Mise à jour le 27/01/2026

Why become a jury member?

Each year, over 700 professionals, alumni, and partners join GEM to assess candidates for the Grande École Program. By joining the admissions jury, you:

  • Share your experience with future talents.
  • Help select tomorrow’s students.
  • Grow your professional network.
  • Enjoy a rewarding human experience.
No recruitment experience is required. You’ll be guided throughout the process.

Who can be a jury member?

We’re looking for volunteers from diverse backgrounds and industries:

  • French speaking only.
  • Executives, managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience or retired for less than 2 years.
  • GEM Alumni or graduates from other schools.
  • Comfortable speaking, kind, and curious.

How does a jury session work?

Admissions juries take place over half-days, either in person (Paris or Grenoble) or remotely. Each session includes:

  • 5 to 6 candidate interviews.
  • A structured format: presentation on a topic, reverse interview (candidate interviews a jury member), open discussion.
  • Support from a GEM jury president.
Details

When and where are the jury sessions?

Jury sessions are held from March to July, depending on the type of entrance exam (AST or BCE):

  • Grenoble: Main campus.
  • Paris: GEM Paris campus.
  • Remote: via Teams – GMT+1 Paris time
Calendar

How to register?

Registration is quick and easy online:

  • Choose your preferred dates and locations.
  • Indicate your availability.
  • Receive confirmation by email.
Register

Hear from past jury members

“A rewarding human and professional experience.”
“I was impressed by the candidates’ maturity.”
“A moment of sharing and transmission.”

Read testimonials

Campus access

Find all practical information to access the Grenoble and Paris campuses, as well as details for participating remotely, on our dedicated page.

Acces campus information

Register

Registration can be completed online in just a few clicks:

  1. Select your dates and locations.
  2. Indicate the dates you wish to register for.
  3. Receive your confirmation by email.
Register

Jury members and presidents may appear in general event photos taken during the sessions, which may be used in reports (published on GEM’s website, in the press, or on social media). By participating, you accept this principle. In accordance with current regulations, you may exercise your data rights by contacting the jury organizers.

3 good reasons to become a jury member

Share your experience with future talents.
Contribute to selecting the students of tomorrow.
Develop your professional network.

All the answers to your questions

Find the most frequently asked questions and get quick, comprehensive answers about participating in GEM juries.
FAQ

In-person:

  • Morning
    • Arrival: 8:15 AM
    • End: 12:30 PM
    • Lunch (optional): until 1:15 PM
  • Afternoon
    • Arrival: 1:15 PM (or 12:15 PM if registered for lunch)
    • End: 6:30 PM

Remote: – GMT+1 Paris time

  • Morning
    • Connection: 8:30 AM
    • End: 12:30 PM
  • Afternoon
    • Connection: 1:30 PM
    • End: 6:30 PM

No. You must commit to the entire time slot (morning or afternoon) to ensure full jury presence. Each jury must include at least one member.

No, we are looking for volunteer professionals. Participating as a jury member is a voluntary commitment, driven by the desire to contribute to the selection of future GEM talents and to enjoy a meaningful human experience.

Business Casual is recommended: professional yet relaxed, suitable for a friendly and serious atmosphere.

Jury members are informed in advance of the candidates’ type of academic background (preparatory classes – BCE – or direct admissions – AST). However, to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, no individual information is shared with the jury prior to the interviews.

The jury is composed of a chairperson, who must be a faculty member at GEM, and one or two professionals from the business world. This composition ensures a balanced perspective between academics and practitioners. The list of jury members is posted on-site on the day of the evaluation to ensure the accuracy of the information, particularly in the event of any last-minute changes.

  • Grenoble: Access to GEM’s parking (rue de la Frise) is reserved for jury members.
  • Paris: No GEM parking available. We recommend using public transportation.

The jury president consults with the other jury members and takes their feedback into account, which is then reflected in the evaluation form. However, in the event of a disagreement over the grade to be awarded, it is ultimately the president who makes the final decision. The final grade is determined in alignment with GEM’s evaluation criteria and core values.

Yes. You will receive an email in September listing the candidates who chose to enroll at GEM.

No. Sessions are specifically organized as either in-person or remote. Switching formats after registration is not possible.

No. Scratch paper and a pencil will be provided if needed. Only the jury president uses a computer to enter evaluations.

In accordance with the GDPR, all notes taken during the session must be deleted once the session is over. For in-person sessions, a “confidential” bin will be made available for this purpose.