Government of Canada General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Government of Canada.
Government of Canada
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
They asked me questions about technical stuff that wasn't in the job description or on my resume, which was confusing and not what I was expecting.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Explain the cloud
Government of Canada
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was just one interview that lasted about 20-30 minutes. You need to read the description carefully to do well. Ask questions at the end to show you're interested.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you the best candidate for the job?
Government of Canada
Co-Op Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online via university portal, submitting cover letter, resume, and references. Shortlisted candidates were interviewed back-to-back on campus. They stick to a set list of questions and don't deviate. The questions are specific to the office you're applying to. Some departments have a written part too. Make sure to research beforehand, check out their website, and know what the department does.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your understanding of the role of this office?
Government of Canada General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Government of Canada interview reports.
“Can you explain how a battery works?”
Read reports →“Explain the cloud”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of information management?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a team member isn't pulling their weight?”
Read reports →“What three words would others use to describe you?”
Read report →“What's your understanding of the role of this office?”
Read report →“How did you adapt to working during the pandemic?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work here?”
Read report →“How would you handle a tough situation?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Government of Canada interview reports.