Professional Course

Preparing for Success in Public Service Competitions

Building Blocks Learning Network, In Ottawa (+1 locations)
Length
1 day
Price
595 USD
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Delivery
Classroom
Length
1 day
Price
595 USD
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Delivery
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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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  • Ottawa

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.

Why choose BBLN?

In operation for over 20 years, Building Blocks takes a consultative approach to customer engagement to deeply asses the needs. We offer a variety of options for consideration.

All of our instructors have a minimum of 20 years of teaching experience using adult learning theory.

We can proudly say that our customers routinely say we exceeded their expectations and in doing so, we offer many benefits that are included in the service and pricing.

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Building Blocks Learning Network

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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