international organizations

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 [...]

The two job development options in the Government of Canada that are never discussed

A big misconception about a position in the Government of Canada is that all job opportunities only exist in other Government of Canada departments or Crown Corporations. This could not be further from the truth. While the majority of public servants do not venture outside of federal departments and Crown Corporations during their careers, several [...]

More information in The Insider's Guide to Canadian Government jobs featuring: 
  • 100+ pages of proven strategies on how to obtain a government job.
  • How to write excellent cover letters and resumes that will get you screened in every time.
  • Imperative information to help you with Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR), the Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program, the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), Research Affiliate Program (RAP), and the Young Newcomers Internship Program (YNIP).
  • A structured approach to anticipating and preparing for written exams in the Government of Canada.
  • A detailed guide on how to prepare for the face-to-face  interview including: a preparation timeline describing in detail how you will be evaluated and what you need to study and say to pass the exam.
  • Salary negotiation: how to get federal service managers to pay you more.
  • How to guarantee a permanent full-time position after a co-op or internship placement.
  • What to do and who to meet on the first week in your government job.
  • Bonus chapters on: Getting a job with Global Affairs Canada and how to prepare and succeed in Post Secondary Recruitment (PSR) exams.
Read More