Monthly Archives: September 2015

2015 Post Secondary Recruitment Campaign

This year’s Post Secondary Recruitment Campaign will run from September 16, 2015 to October 6, 2015.  Every year, tens of thousands of applications are received for a few coveted positions. The main reason that many university students do not succeed is due to a lack of adequate planning and preparation. A sound knowledge of how [...]

What women should wear for interviews with the Government of Canada

Congratulations! You have passed the written exam(s). Many individuals perceive the hardest aspect of the recruitment process to be the written portion. A common question that most job applicants have is what should they wear on interview day: What should you wear? Although most government of Canada employees wear business casual attire to work, I highly advise against this [...]

What to do 2 weeks before a Government of Canada interview

Congratulations on passing the written portion of your job application process for a Government of Canada job.  The worst is now behind you; however, you must still prepare for your interview. Oral Interview timeline Why a timeline? As I mention in my book, after searching and reading various resources on securing a job in the federal government, I [...]

What to do 1 week before the Canadian Government interview

Congratulations! You have made it to the Government of Canada interview stage. You are one step closer to obtaining a cherished government job. Oral Interview timeline Why a timeline? After searching and reading various resources on securing a job in the federal government, I could not find one that offers an insiders’ guide on how to prepare for [...]