01 Match the assessed behaviour
“Provide specific examples from your experience that show these behaviours.” (opens the source)
Choose a real example that shows the behaviour named for this round.
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02 Follow the AI rule for this round
“Specify which types of resources and tools candidates are allowed to use” (opens the source)
Follow the instructions for the activity and explain any permitted AI contribution.
03 Confirm an assessment adjustment
Tell the invitation contact which material you cannot access and ask how to start.
04 Write a public service update
“We send a message with a question and you write back the answer.” (opens the source)
State what changed and give the reader a way to act.
05 Choose a referee who saw the work
“This could include a volunteer supervisor, teacher or mentor for example.” (opens the source)
Choose a person who observed the skill you need to show.
“Don’t be afraid to add non-work experience” (opens the source)
Consider relevant work you did in class or as a volunteer.
Sources
- Louise Stevenson, Civil Service blog author, at the time. UK Civil Service, “Four steps to success: tips for candidates applying to the Civil Service”, Nov 18, 2024. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Public Service Commission of Canada, Guidance for federal hiring teams, at the time. Public Service Commission of Canada, “Artificial intelligence in the hiring process”, Updated Jun 1, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Public Service Commission of Canada, GC Jobs candidate guidance, at the time. Public Service Commission of Canada, “Applying for Government of Canada jobs: Testing and accommodation measures”, Updated Aug 29, 2025. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Services Australia, Service delivery application guidance, at the time. Services Australia, “Our application process”, Updated Jan 31, 2024. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Australian Public Service Commission, APS referee-check guidance for recruiters, at the time. Australian Public Service Commission, “Factsheet: Managing risk in recruitment: Conducting referee checks”, Oct 20, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
- Anteia Organ, Federal Student Work Experience Program participant in the account, at the time. Public Service Commission of Canada, “Student to student: How to get a student job with the Government of Canada”, Jun 1, 2023. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Last reviewed Nov 11, 2026