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BC Public Service assessments

Interviews and competencies

“Behavioural: what action was taken in a particular situation?”

BC Public ServiceInterviews and assessments

BC Public Service · Undated, checked 11 November 2026 · Updated May 12, 2026

Behavioural questions

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“Talk about what you did, not what you might do.”

BC Public ServiceInterviews and assessments

BC Public Service · Undated, checked 11 November 2026 · Updated May 12, 2026

Say what you did

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“Describe your interview responses as if you were talking to someone who knows nothing about what you do, the situation, or your role”

BC Public ServiceInterviews and assessments

BC Public Service · Undated, checked 11 November 2026 · Updated May 12, 2026

Explain for someone new to your work

Practise a short public update from a few facts, then revise it when one changes.

Example

“Competencies are used by hiring managers in job interviews to identify, assess and select the most qualified person.”

BC Public ServiceBehavioural competencies in the BC Public Service

BC Public Service · Undated, checked 11 November 2026 · Updated Oct 29, 2026

Competencies are what is assessed

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

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