Why are you pursuing a career with Canada Border Services Agency? Talk about your most significant motivating factors.
CBSA would like to know the driving force behind your interest in working within the customs and border protection realm. They want to ensure your motives are well aligned with their culture and meet the expectations of the role.
"I am pursuing a career with CBSA because of my desire to prevent terrorism and harmful, illegal activity from entering my country and impacting our citizens. Everyone deserves to feel safe and protected, and since becoming a parent, this desire inside of me has only grown. Second, I come from a family of law enforcement and service professionals, which has engrained this innate desire in me to serve my country and protect its civilians."
Provide an answer that offers some personal insight, revealing your motivation, and how it aligns with their mission and core values. Detail why this is the ideal next stage of your career. Competition for agency positions is stiff, and the interviewer needs to ensure you'll be dedicated to their mission, committed, and prepared to dedicate yourself to a long-term career with CBSA.
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Anonymous Answer
I have always admired how CBSA officers manage their responsibilities and that is why I applied to become one. They take on major tasks and are regarded as professionals which is something I aspire to. I also have a keen interest in law enforcement, so it is something I will enjoy doing.
Rachelle's Feedback
You've had unique exposure to the activities of the CBSA via your officer positions within the airport. It's apparent that you have observed CBSA officers' work, and you sound confident in your ability to jump into the role and see long-term success. Good answer!
Anonymous Answer
I am pursing this career because, ever since I can remember, I've had an interest and passion for law enforcement, but I wasn't sure as to which stream to get into. After working at the airport, I realized that I do like interacting with the traveling public and making sure people are safe while traveling. Being able to help keep Canada safe and prevent terrorism and illegal activity really motivates me to become a CBSA officer.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your passion and excitement for law enforcement and the protection of the public are very evident. To take the interviewer through your journey on an even deeper level, I recommend filling in some details between your initial interest in law enforcement and your first role with the airport.
Anonymous Answer
Having the opportunity to give back and protect our country from illegal drugs, weapons, and trafficking, which will not only protect my own backyard, but will also lead to the decline of these things hitting our streets, serves as a major driving factor for myself. Just recently becoming an aunt, I want to make sure that my niece grows up in the safest and most opportunistic environment possible to her. Having this driving force behind me, I also come from a family of service professionals who have instilled a internal drive to serve my community from a young age.
Rachelle's Feedback
Excellent! Your passion shines through in this response, and it's evident that you have many important reasons to protect Canada's people. Adding a splash of personal information about your new niece and the responsibility you're taking on as an aunt will help the interviewer to get to know you on a more personal level.
Anonymous Answer
I am motivated by the ability to protect the land which to me is heaven on earth.
Stephanie's Feedback
This response clearly shows your passion; I would suggest extending your response just a bit by adding another sentence or two about why you're interested in the role specifically.
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