Hi everyone! So for my very first post, I thought I'd spend a little time on the application process itself. There are three main parts: the application, web-based interview, and finally the phone interview.
The application itself is nice and easy, they mainly want to know your education and employment history. They also ask about which roles you're interested in, and ask you to label each of them as either no, low, moderate, or high interest. So you should absolutely spend some time on the DCP website exploring all of the role options, and be very honest with yourself on which ones you would or wouldn't like to do! From there, you press "submit" and hope for the best!
Either a few hours or possibly a few days later (depending on how busy the site is), you'll hopefully receive an email prompting you to complete the web-based interview. I've heard that some candidates are no longer in consideration (NLIC) after the application alone, so consider reaching this step an accomplishment, if only to improve your mood. This one is not something to stress over, as it's basically a personality test. They'll ask you questions about your attitude, timeliness, and more. The questions are timed, so try to just answer quickly without overthinking things. Be yourself and be consistent, and with a little luck you'll be fine!
After the web-based interview, you will immediately know if you've been selected to continue on. Again, you will receive an email that will prompt you to log on to your Dashboard and schedule your phone interview. When choosing a time, you'll want to give yourself an hour, with about 15 minutes before and 45 minutes after, with nothing scheduled. They can call both early and late, and you'll want to be prepared for that. My phone interview was about 20 minutes, but they can be longer or shorter. To prepare yourself, do a quick Google search for possible questions, and spend some time thinking about how you would answer them. Again, be honest! When the time comes, make sure you're in a decently quiet place that's comfortable to you and has good cell reception. I did mine in one of my favorite outdoor areas on campus! Once it's done, try not to analyze it too much. I know it's hard not to, but there's nothing you can do to change it now and worrying will only make the time go slower.
After the phone interview, this is when the waiting game really begins. Hopefully you'll receive that coveted email congratulating you on your acceptance and informing you of the next steps to take (Be prepared, there is a $350 fee due within seven days or so of receiving the "Congratulations!" email). It may come a few days after the phone interview, or it could take several weeks. Either way, GOOD LUCK!!!
