Ontario Public Service assessments
Ontario Public Service assessmentsHow answers are scored
“Each candidate is asked the same set of questions, and scored using the same rating system.”
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Everyone gets the same questions
Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.
Example“The interview panel will compare your responses to established expected responses to determine the score you receive for each question.”
Ontario Public ServiceCareers: hiring process
Answers are scored against expected responses
Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.
Example“The interview panel is interested in your individual performance so try to use the word "I", as opposed to "we".”
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Preparing
“You may be expected to know about government priorities in your next interview.”
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Know government priorities
Practise a short public update from a few facts, then revise it when one changes.
Example“To assess written communication skills you may be given summary information and instructed to write a briefing note based on that information.”
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You may write a briefing note
Practise a short public update from a few facts, then revise it when one changes.
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