Our training has been developed to assist individuals seeking a career with the federal government.  How the Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR) Campaign works, our services to assist you, and our client success rate are described below.

Step 1—The Examination
Thousands of applicants across Canada usually enter the PSR competition to be hired in an officer-level job in the government.  The number of categories and jobs available vary with each competition. Samples of the types of positions offered are: Commerce Officers with Industry Canada; Economists in several departments; Citizenship and Immigration Officers working in Canada and Foreign Affairs; Development Officers with CIDA; Management and Consular Affairs Officers with Foreign Affairs; Foreign Service Officers with the Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Immigration Departments; Financial Officers with Treasury Board; and Management Trainees with the Public Service Commission.

The written examination for most positions now includes one or more of the following tests:

• Situational Judgment Test (SJT)—a multiple-choice competency test using workplace scenarios to determine job suitability

• Graduate Recruitment Test (GRT)—a multiple-choice cognitive test re-introduced this year

• Written Communication Proficiency Test (WCPT) —a multiple-choice language usage exercise

• Written Communication Test (WCT)—a summary writing exercise also reinstated for this competition

Step 2—The Interview
Only top candidates from test-day are invited for an interview. The "oral exam" probes your ability to think on your feet, and evaluates personal suitability for specific careers.

In the personal interview you are questioned about:

• Your knowledge of the government department for which you are being interviewed
  
• On-the-job problems and how you would solve them
  
• Your reasons for wanting to join the public service, and your suitability for the position

The key to your success throughout the competition is knowing what to expect on the tests, and how to approach the interview exercises effectively.

Our Study Kit provides comprehensive information to help you focus your preparation, save time, and perform efficiently and effectively on the tests. The kit is available for self-study.

For candidates granted an interview, one-on-one Interview Counselling is accessible across Canada and for individuals living abroad. Our proven advice builds skills and confidence by providing strategies to prepare and present yourself favourably. Sample substantive questions, role-playing scenarios and personal questions used in the personal interview are discussed. Guidance is also provided on the objective, dynamics, scenarios, and evaluation of the simulation exercise which you work on, and then present to the interview board.

Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
Our clients range from undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines to individuals already in the work force, including many professionals and government employees interested in switching careers. The success rate of our clients in obtaining jobs through past government recruitment campaigns is more than triple that of the general test-taking group.

Current Information
The study kit and interview counselling are revised for every competition. We provide the only proven resources that focus exclusively on this recruitment process and help you prepare thoroughly.

Informed Advice
Our participation in virtually every PSR campaign since 1984, and annual updates we obtain from government officials and successful clients, ensure the reliability of all our services.