Competencies and the bc public service

A common term you may come across during the hiring process with the BC Public Service is "competencies". So, what exactly are these and what do they mean? They are quite simply any behaviour or personal characteristic that a person demonstrates when doing a job and enables a person to do their job well.

View the competencies definitions for more details.

Competency-based interview questions

More and more, the BC Public Service is not just looking to fill positions based on your knowledge, skills and abilities, but is looking for the right people to fit the role. This is why we often use competency-based questions or, what you may have heard referred to as behavioural interview questions, as part of the interview process. Relax. This is your opportunity to share your experiences and let us really get to know you.

Interview videos

Watch the following videos to learn more about how we use competency-based questions in our interviews.

• What to Expect at the Interview
• Preparing for the Interview
• Sharing Your Experiences
• Closing the Interview