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Stop getting your Government of Canada job application screened out by knowing these three insider tips

It is a fact.  Every year, thousands of individuals apply for coveted positions at the Government of Canada; however, few succeed. There is a very clear formula for talented individuals to get past the initial screening process. Here are the three tips that will place your resume in the “keep” pile. Read the instructions carefully [...]

Job Pools in the Government of Canada

Job pools are used to place successful candidates on a pre-screened list after going through several stages of testing. These pools are then made available to interested hiring managers for additional testing or to provide managers the opportunity to extend a formal job offer. Being placed in a job pool does not necessarily guarantee that [...]

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  • 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.
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