Many individuals wish to work for the government,. However, a large majority are not familiar with the skill set that is necessary. Although different departments demand different expertise, the following is a list of characteristics that are required in every department: To become a public servant, as in any other interview process, it is imperative that you know how to [...]
What is the Public Service Entrance Exam? The Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE) is a new exam designed for the assessment of University Graduates. The exam was tested during the first half of 2011 and will now be used to screen students in the 2011 Post Secondary Recruitment. It is likely that the exam will be used in [...]
You have made it to the Government of Canada interview. Congratulations! If you can pass the interview you will be one step closer (or this may be the last step in many cases) to a cherished Canadian Federal Service job. In this article, I will help prepare you with how to manage and close the oral interview. Basic [...]
It is good to understand how job positions are filled in the Government of Canada. As in any other company, managers start the process by looking inside their department or the federal service to find individuals with the skill set and experience that they need ( Note: This is not the case for Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR). It is [...]
Congratulations! You have made it past the Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE) and are preparing for the Graduate Recruitment Test (GRT). Here are some strategies, tips and examples to help you. The Graduate Recruitment Test (GRT) The Graduate Recruitment Test is one of four standardized tests administered by the Government of Canada during Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR). Many [...]
Hopefully, you made notes for the written exam. If you did, now is time to take them out. You are going to build on that base and find all the information that you possibly can on the department that has contacted you for an interview. Here is a list of departmental items that you should be analyzing: [...]
Canada is presently experiencing a slow population growth rate and as well as an aging population. There are several methods of finding employment in the government. Below, we will explore these options very briefly that may lead to the job of your dreams, or at the very least, a position that will get you a foot in the [...]
A well written yet concise resume is the key to be screened into Government of Canada job competitions and to continue onto further testing. Not only is it necessary that your resume and cover letter are presented without grammatical errors, they must also be done in a manner that is appealing to hiring managers. It is important to note [...]
Many individuals wish to work for the government; however, a large majority are not familiar with the skill set that is necessary. Although different departments demand different expertise, the following is a list of the main characteristics that are required in every department: Patience Regardless of which department you work in or what your position is, you will need [...]
Congratulations! One of the most competitive part of the hiring process is now behind you. Now you must get ready for the written exam(s). Depending on the future job position, the number and types of exam(s) that you are required to write will vary. Structuring your exam Apart from the first screening process, a very large majority of [...]