CRA Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CRA.
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Geologist/Engineer/Scientist
Staff Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was short, under 30 minutes. I was left wondering about my answers, but then HR called me two weeks later with a job offer.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
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Taxpayer Service Officer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I have an interview coming up this week with the Canada Revenue Agency in Toronto. This will be my first time interviewing with CRA, and I'm not sure if all the questions will be behavioural or if there are time limits for answering.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Assess your ability to work with others (minimum score required: 60%).
- Evaluate your ability to deal with clients (Minimum score required: 60%).
- Assess your ability to interpret information (minimum score required: 60%).
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Geologist
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Other Presentation
The interview process started with a written assignment. Then, I had in-person meetings with principals from two different offices. It was a very relaxed and comfortable setting. The final part was a panel discussion with three managers from the office.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe the conference room where the interview took place?
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Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was pretty chill and everyone was nice. I talked to a panel of three people. The main person went first, explained their role, and then introduced the other two. After some questions, the other panel members asked me follow-up questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your background and where you got your education or training?
CRA Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CRA interview reports.
“Assess your ability to interpret information (minimum score required: 60%).”
Read reports →“Could you tell me about internal controls?”
Read reports →“Evaluate your ability to deal with clients (Minimum score required: 60%).”
Read reports →“Assess your ability to work with others (minimum score required: 60%).”
Read reports →“Can you describe the conference room where the interview took place?”
Read report →“Assess your professionalism (must receive a fully satisfactory rating).”
Read report →“Respond to a case study.”
Read report →“Can you share an experience where you experienced failure?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your background and where you got your education or training?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 CRA interview reports.