Public Service leaders receiving government competition coaching, to prepare for upcoming federal public service interviews.

Career Advancement & Competition Coaching

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CareerJoy’s Career Management & Competition Coaching philosophy is steadfastly focused on helping you reach your full potential, as you evolve and advance through your professional government career.

Since 2002, our team of experienced former public service executives have supported federal professionals and executives, like you, to reach their career and leadership goals.

We will:

  • Equip and empower you with key resources, advice and personalized support.
  • Help you assess, target and market towards advancement in your career.
  • Map your possible career paths.
  • Explore, define and support you in taking action toward your goals.

This program is tailored to you and for you. Common areas of focus include:

  • Career mapping and planning; understanding your options and what’s the next best step you can take toward your career goals.
  • Competition Planning & Preparation; competency-based and tailored to a specific public sector or internal Government competition.

Interview Coaching Support & Role Playing
Strong interview performance is key to landing the position you are looking for. Our Interview preparation coaching with a Senior CareerJoy coach/mentor is practical, goals-focused and leverages our consultants’ cumulative experience in the public service including participation in over 200 competition panels.

Areas of focus include:

  • How to hone your professional presence.
  • Before (preparation), During (action) and After (strategic follow-up).
  • Explore STAR principles and how to practically apply for panel or recorded interviews.
  • How to articulate the required competencies and your value proposition for impact.
  • Strategies to beat anxiety and recover quickly from mistakes.
  • Mock interviews – review and practice of interview questions.

The Aspiring
Leader Program
(Manager Pathway)

  • One-to-one or group coaching
  • Career Advancement Plan

The Aspiring
Director Program
(Executive Pathway)

  • One-to-one coaching
  • Group Coaching
  • Career Advancement Training

The Executive
Advancement
Program
(EX-01 to EX-04)

  • One-to-one coaching
  • Group coaching
  • Career Advancement Training
  • Leadership Assessments