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Preparing for Success in Public Service Competitions (Corporate)

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Course description

The federal government is going through dynamic change, with many people searching for different positions. To advance your career in the federal public service, you need to master the competition process – which has many steps and can be quite demanding. In this course, you will learn useful strategies and tips for all stages of the competition process. As well, the course will equip you with the baseline tools and knowledge needed to prepare effectively for current and future competitions. The more prepared you are, the better your chances at being successful. This course is designed to help you get the job!

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  • On-site
  • North America

Who should attend?

This course is intended for employees at all levels of the federal public service – from those at junior ranks to aspiring executives. It will benefit participants who are new to the world of public service competitions, or who have been unsuccessful in previous competitions, or who have not competed in a while and feel rusty.

Training content

  • Getting screened in
  • Preparing for written exams
  • Acing the interview
  • Helping your references help you
  • Understanding and demonstrating knowledge vs. competencies
  • Keeping it together — stress management
  • Avoiding common pitfalls
  • Preparing and self-troubleshooting
  • Taking the sideways step — when to tap the grey market of deployments and secondments

Course delivery details

The course will provide tools and training to navigate every phase of the competition process complemented by short practice and demonstration sessions. Graduates will be equipped with the baseline tools and knowledge they need to prepare effectively for current and future competitions. Individual coaching is also offered at an additional cost to complement this workshop where participants can receive confidential feedback to strengthen their interview skills – see details above.

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Building Blocks Learning Network (Building Blocks) is a training company with over 20 years of experience in Adult Education. Our specific expertise includes professional development in the areas of Executive Leadership, Management and Leadership, Coaching, Policy Development, How Government Works,...

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