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Software Developer

Ottawa, ON· Summer 2025

No Offer

University of Ottawa · Computer Science

2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships

Average Interview

TechnicalMultiple roundsSlow processUnexpected Questions

Screening then panel of 3, one manager and two developers. Technical questions on data structures and some behavioral. They also threw a quick French assessment at the end even for the dev role. 42 days and then a rejection. High difficulty rating is accurate

Questions Asked

  1. 1.“Tell me about a time you had to collaborate closely with a non-technical person”

Policy Analyst

Ottawa, ON· Summer 2026

No Offer

University of Ottawa · Economics

4th year · 2.5-2.8 GPA · 1 past internship

Average Interview

BehavioralSlow processMultiple roundsVirtual

Had to give a 10 minute presentation on a policy issue then answer behavioral questions about research experience. Panel of three. Brief French conversation to test fluency. Process took over 40 days

Questions Asked

  1. 1.“How do you stay current on policy developments in this area?”

Economist

Ottawa, ON· Summer 2026

Accepted

University of Ottawa · Economics

4th year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships

Average Interview

BehavioralMultiple roundsSlow process

They threw in a casual French question at the end just to assess comfort level. Behavioral round first, then a second round with a panel of 3. Had to do a 10 min presentation with slides in the final round. Took 42 days beginning to end, they warn about this. Ottawa placement

Questions Asked

  1. 1.“What drew you to Bank of Canada”
  2. 2.“What does whole-of-government collaboration look like in practice”
  3. 3.“What factors would you consider when assessing the feasibility of a policy option”

Software Developer

Ottawa, ON· Fall 2024

Pending Outcome

University of Ottawa · Computer Science

4th year · 0 past internships

Easy Interview

TechnicalResume ReviewVirtual

1 round, 1 hour mostly behavioural questions. no live coding. the only technical questions they asked were concept based and pseudo code type questions

Questions Asked

  1. 1.“Tell me about yourself”

Data Analyst

Ottawa, ON· Summer 2026

Accepted

University of Ottawa · Statistics

4th year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships

Easy Interview

BehavioralTechnicalSlow processMultiple rounds

Standard behavioral stuff, why Bank of Canada and a prioritizing tasks scenario. Panel format, rotating questioners. HR call before that was quick

Questions Asked

  1. 1.“What's the difference between DAU and MAU and what does the ratio tell you?”
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