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

There are a few rounds of assessments for the graduate program. These may include cognitive and emotional testing, a group activity, and an interview.

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)

Video interview, puzzles, group activity, speed interview, written assessment, mathematical assessment, comprehension, behavioural assessments

Written tasks, psychometric assessments and online interviews (both single and group).

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.

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.

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)

Situation-based questions, requiring answers in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Can't quite remember - lots of scenario based questions

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.

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).

Be yourself, have lots of examples, use the star method, practice, practice, practice.