EX-02 and EX-03 Interview Coaching is also available by special appointment.

The interview for EX-01 competitions in the federal government evaluates experienced public service employees—and occasionally exempt staff or external applicants—to qualify for permanent executive-level positions. Internal candidates may already be acting managers in an EX-01 assignment, or may be attempting to reach this level for the first time.

Whether from within or outside the system, many individuals are unsure about the workings of the EX-01 interview process and how to prepare effectively to succeed. This is particularly true for those coming from policy or program work that is not management-oriented, and for candidates outside Ottawa in the regions or abroad.

To address typical concerns about the interview’s substance and form, relate the process to the previous experience of applicants, and significantly improve performance, our coaching and materials cover: instruction to clarify assessment methodology, essential background reading, diverse question types and how to prepare for all of them, pitfalls to avoid, and proven advice to develop the knowledge, skills and comfort level needed for an EX-01 interview.

Personal Coaching Program

The 5-hour consultation is prefaced by advance assessment by us of your original application material to extract information helpful for you to use at the interview, and entails two face-to-face or telephone meetings that cover every aspect of preparing you to encounter the interview board. You will receive:

• A revealing explanation of what the EX-01 competencies actually mean, and an understanding of the way to reflect them in your answers to attain high scores
• A picture of the ideal world underlying and influencing the interview, and guidance on appropriate behaviours for you to demonstrate in this context
• An incisive overview of specific, high-level government policy and management materials you must understand and interconnect to answer broad-based and department-specific questions in a strategic way
• A series of conceptual tools—and training in how to use them—to respond effectively to any mix of past experience and situational questions
• Expert coaching to develop and deliver your personal “sales pitch” laying out career highlights that connect your background to EX-01 requirements
• A comprehensive run-through of sample interview questions and answers you craft based on the information and techniques we provide
• Helpful tactics you can use along with possible questions to raise at the end of the interview
• Informed, personal answers to special concerns you have about your EX-01 interview opportunity

Who Can Benefit from our Coaching?

Clients for our EX-01 program have included first-time and previously unsuccessful candidates for individual positions or for qualifying pools in a wide array of departments and agencies. All information about our clients—past and present—is kept confidential.

Our success rate in helping individuals for EX-01 interviews is over 70%, much higher than the general pass rate of 15–30%, depending on the competition.

We receive referrals from senior EX- and DM-level officials, current and retired, as well as from former government colleagues and past clients who have used our services.

Fees

One-on-one coaching and materials, in person or by telephone: In Canada $825.00 + applicable taxes From outside Canada $825.00 (no tax) Long distance consultations are carried out only on calls placed by clients. Times can be arranged to take advantage of discounted rates, Canadian and international time zones, and client availability.

Further Information

Please Contact Us by email to set up a telephone appointment to discuss in person your needs and how we can help you.