The Government of Canada is a large bureaucracy where things move slowly. There are numerous rules and regulations governing its everyday functioning. Unfortunately, this also includes the hiring of personnel. Will a government official actually meet with me? Despite what people may think, government officials love to talk about their jobs. So much, that it's not [...]
For many job applicants, a position with DFATD is a dream. Being stationed in prestigious cities such as London, Paris, Rome, Brussels, New York, and the Bahamas is what typically come to mind. Others dream about rubbing shoulders with powerful decision makers and attending several networking and cocktail events on a regular basis. There are [...]
A recent study by the Canadian Press has shown that Trudeau’s Montreal-area riding of Papineau could receive the most under the proposed Liberal Canada Child Benefit program. At $ 57,665, the Papineau riding has the lowest median income for two-parent families in Canada. The generous $22 billion plan will eliminate the child tax credit and would [...]
Over the past years, I have received many inquiries from candidates in a job pool. I would like to address some of the questions that I have received in the past. What is a job pool? A job pool is a list of qualified candidates who have successfully completed various levels of screening. The hiring [...]
Several individuals have asked me if I can provide sample behavioural interview questions. Below I have briefly defined what are behavioural interview questions. As well as drafted ten behavioural interview questions that could be used for students or members of the general public in the Government of Canada. Remember that in behavioural interviews that the panel is [...]
Since the release of the Conservative Party's Budget 2012, I have received various inquiries on the future of government jobs given the cuts that are being made in the Canadian Public Service. I can assure you two things: 1) These cuts are not based on the present fiscal situation of the country (Canada has a [...]
1. Is Post Secondary Recruitment open to the general public? Post Secondary Recruitment is open to recent graduates or graduating students with a post secondary degree. Various additional requirements may apply, depending on the hiring department. 2. Do I require a specific post secondary degree to apply? Certain departments may require a specialization in a particular [...]
What advice would you like to give students applying to the Post Secondary Recruitment process? A: I have a few things that I would like to mention: 1) The Post Secondary Recruitment process does work - I am proof of that. I had no contacts in the Government of Canada and I went through the same screening process as everyone [...]
Can you explain how you were recruited for your position in the Government of Canada? A: Like I mentioned, I applied to 10 positions through the Post Secondary Recruitment process within Government of Canada . I must have spent 3 weeks reading every book that I can get my hands on about how to prepare resumes [...]
What are some of the challenges of working with the Government of Canada? A: Working with the Government of Canada can definitely have its challenges. Most shops have been hit by DRAP, or otherwise known as: the Deficit Reduction Action Plan . We now have less people in most shops doing equivalent or more work than [...]