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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)

4.2
  • #6 in Government & public service
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Application Process & Interviews at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)

7.6
7.6 rating for Recruitment, based on 12 reviews
Please describe the interview process and assessments.
The process started with an online application and online assessments. We were asked to complete written assessments and then progressed to assessment centres. The assessment centre comprised of individual 'speed interviews' and a group activity.
Graduate, Canberra
N/A. I did not apply to PM&C directly. I went through a different program where I preference PM&C as a place for employment.
Graduate, Canberra
Video interview, puzzles, group activity, speed interview, written assessment, mathematical assessment, comprehension, behavioural assessments
Graduate, Canberra
Written tasks, psychometric assessments and online interviews (both single and group).
Graduate, Canberra
One virtual assessment centre answering behavioural, cognitive questions and the like, ad-hoc (2 minutes time to think about your answer) recorded video interview (I think three or four questions, 1 minute for answer)
Graduate, Canberra
There are a few rounds of assessments for the graduate program. These may include cognitive and emotional testing, a group activity, and an interview.
Graduate, Canberra
What questions were you asked in your interviews?
Can't quite remember - lots of scenario based questions
Graduate, Canberra
1 - personal and professional development 2- persevering in a challenging situation (obstacles/results) 3 - solving an ambiguous/challenging problem (research/solution) 4- working in diverse teams (managing/importance)
Graduate, Canberra
Situation-based questions, requiring answers in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Graduate, Canberra
Do you have any specific tips and advice for candidates applying to your company? How would you recommend they best prepare?
Be yourself, have lots of examples, use the star method, practice, practice, practice.
Graduate, Canberra
Think of great examples for behavioural questions along these lines and use them applying the STAR method. Back yourself, this is your time to shine and speak up, your experiences and knowledge matters.
Graduate, Canberra
Be yourself, don't try to present a version of yourself that isn't authentic. Think about your strengths and don't be afraid to talk about them! Just make sure you demonstrate your strengths using the STAR response (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Graduate, Canberra