Getting a job in the public service in Uganda can be a challenging task especially for fresh graduates. For 2023, all fresh graduate applications for jobs with the Public Service Commission are handled online using an e-recruitment system which you can access HERE. While you may face challenges creating an account and experience downtime, once you have created an account you have the opportunity to go through the process of capturing your personal and work experience details. If you are not so sure how to go about this, please watch the video here:

Creating personal profiles on e-recruitment systems can be cumbersome. However, in today’s job market, a job seeker who has updated profiles on many e-recruitment systems will spend less time on repeat applications on the same system.

If you land an interview invitation for graduate recruitment, you need to know that entry-level interviews are normally preceded by aptitude tests. The Uganda Public Service Commission uses these tests to identify candidates with the required numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning, and critical thinking among others. These tests are also used to sort the applicants to a number that is manageable and can transition to the next phase of screening. This means that you have to prepare for the aptitude tests. The best way to prepare for aptitude tests is by practicing them. Practice is more pertinent for applicants who have been out of school for a while.

What we have learned over the years as recruiters is that fresh graduates tend to score better on aptitude tests than people that have been out of school for a while.

You can try free online aptitude tests or pay a small fee to practice aptitude tests in the areas mentioned by clicking the button below:

If you pass the aptitude test, you will be required to sit a competency based interview. It may take the form of a written or oral interview. This competency-based interview is used to check if you will be a good fit for the job. To excel in this interview, you will need to familiarize yourself with the role you have applied for, the duties and responsibilities as well as some general information abou the Ministry, Department or Agency that you have applied to.

Preparing for a competency based written interview can be challenging if you do not know what to expect. You can book an online meeting with Coach Andeh to help you prepare for the competency based written interview below:

In some cases you may be required to appear for an oral interview. Public Service oral interviews can also be tricky and require that you prepare adequately for them. While the content may be reflective of what is captured in the written interviews, how you present yourself and your ideas at the oral interview may make or break your chances of getting hired. If you are not sure how to prepare for oral interviews, you can buy and download a short e-book to guide you on how to ace your oral interview below:

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