The Public Service Entrance Exam is divided into two categories: Unsupervised and Supervised. Under the “Unsupervised” category, there are three options that departments can use. All of the exams can be written in any physical environment, given the test taker has access to a computer and an internet connection. The main unsupervised exam: Unsupervised Internet Test [...]
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 [...]
The Public Service Entrance Exam (PSEE) is the first screening test provided in the Post Secondary Recruitment Campaign. The Public Service Entrance Exam – Unsupervised Internet Test 370 (PSEE UIT 370) is taken online anywhere where candidates can connect to the internet. If candidates are successful, they are then invited to take the Public Service [...]
The Government of Canada’s Post Secondary Recruitment campaign (PSR) is run annually by the Public Service Commission. The PSR provides post secondary students with the opportunity to secure a full-time indeterminate position in the Government of Canada. Every year, tens of thousands of post-secondary students who have graduated or are near graduating, write the exams [...]
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 [...]
The Post Secondary Recruitment has started. With four recruitment campaigns as of September 21st, 2012, Budget 2012 has definitely had an effect on this year campaign. That being said, competition will be fiercer than it was in past years. This is due to the small number of coveted government positions available for the tens of thousands of students that [...]
I receive many emails from students or professionals inquiring as to which post secondary degree(s) are the best to pursue to increase their chances of securing a position as a Policy Analyst in the Government of Canada. Which post secondary degree should I choose? If your goal is to be a "Generalist" (not specializing in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]