behavioral interview

How to get a job in the Government of Canada through the Post Secondary Recruitment campaign

In this post we will interview Becky who has been working for the Canadian Government for almost a decade. In this interview, we will discuss her educational background, what motivated her get a job in the Canadian federal government, obtain an overview of her first job competition, and finally her perception of her job as a public [...]

Ace your Government of Canada interview by doing these three things

Congratulations! You wrote a winning cover letter and resume, and performed well on your written exam. You have now made it to the final stage: the face-to-face interview. At this stage you have proven that you have the education, qualifications, and skill base for the job position. What is really being analyzed at this point [...]

Behavioural interview questions examples

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 [...]

Government of Canada interview assessment

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 [...]

What to wear to a Government of Canada interview

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 I will address in this article is: What should I wear? Although most government employees wear business casual attire to work, I highly advise against this choice of clothing for your interview. To [...]

Behavioural interview questions examples – Government of Canada

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 three 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 [...]