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 [...]
Congratulations! You have passed the written exam(s). Many individuals perceive the hardest aspect of the recruitment process to be the written portion. When will I be notified? Most departments in the Government of Canada will invite you for an oral interview two to three weeks prior to the interview date. If you cannot make it to the exam [...]
Congratulations! You have made it past the Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE) and are one step closer to getting a Government of Canada job. You will need to write the Written Comprehension Proficiency Test (WCPT). Here are some strategies and tips. Written Comprehension Proficiency Test (WCPT) The Government of Canada Written Comprehension Proficiency Test (WCPT) evaluates candidates [...]
Congratulations! One of the most competitive part of the hiring process is now behind you. Now we 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. Finding the appropriate information for the written exam The first location to start your [...]
My assumption is that all readers of this page are familiar with creating and operating an online account at www.jobs.gc.ca. That being said, there are certain aspects that I would like to highlight, as I often see or hear about these errors being made in online applications. Eligibility Criteria ALWAYS look at the "Who can apply" section. Several jobs [...]