Your education and life experiences are critical, but your interview and communication skills will land you the job.

RCMP Interview Coaching

Professional RCMP Interview Coaching by experienced human resource, training specialists and RCMP recruiters

Our RCMP Interview Preparation Approach

During your RCMP interview coaching and RCMP interview preparation, you will be paired with a coach from a team of experienced recruiting RCMP, Police Officers, and Fortune 500 human resource specialists who will coach you to success. 

 

We understand that each candidate is unique and that the RCMP interview process is complex. Our online RCMP interview coaching sessions are one-on-one and tailored to your needs, ensuring we bring out your best. 

 

anEDGE will equip you with all the essential presentation and wording skills to excel in your R.C.M.P. interview. We focus on developing your core competencies for handling behavioural and situational questions. The RCMP interview preparation effectively coaches you to structure your answers using the S.T.A.R. and ARC format required by the R.C.M.P. panel, ensuring you are well-prepared.

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RCMP Interview Coaching preparing you to excel in the RCMP Interviewing Process

The RCMP Suitability Interview comprises two main segments

1) RCMP Attribute Evaluation Interview (AEI)

The Attribute Evaluation Interview (AEI) is not just a part of the RCMP police officer recruitment process; it’s a pivotal stage. It’s designed to assess your suitability for the role by evaluating your four main competencies, making it a crucial step in your journey. 

Our RCMP interview coaching focuses on the following core competencies:

 

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Self-control and composure

Using behavioural-based questions (BOQ), the RCMP delves into your skills, attributes, and characteristics to determine your suitability for the position. To proceed with the recruitment process, passing the Attribute Evaluation. (AEI) is mandatory.

During your RCMP interview coaching sessions, anEDGE will work with you to develop your competencies from your past work, school, or personal life. 

2) Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RMAQ) Interview:

During RCMP interview coaching sessions, anEDGE effectively coaches you through the Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RMAQ) Interview. Here, an RCMP suitability/ recruiting member will review your RMAQ information with you, serving the purpose of: 

 

  • Gaining a deeper understanding of your character
  • Evaluating the severity, recency, & frequency of negative past actions or behaviours.
  • We coach you on positively addressing any questions on “past transgressions.” 

The RCMP interview coaching sessions are important, as the outcome of this interview will determine your progress in the RCMP recruiting process. Therefore, it’s crucial to be well-prepared. Honesty is always essential in the RCMP interview process. We highly recommend that you disclose all actions and behaviours in your questionnaire.

 

During your RCMP interview coaching and preparation, the anEDGE RCMP Interview coaches will review your questionnaire responses before the interview and coach you to effectively own your past and positively answer the RMAQ questions, as the interviewer will assess your honesty and integrity throughout the interview.

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RCMP Interview Coaching Competency-Based Interview

The RCMP competency-based interview is a vital part of the RCMP selection process and is structured around specific skills the RCMP seeks. The RCMP interviewer poses questions tailored to assess your skills, comparing your responses against predetermined criteria to evaluate your suitability for the RCMP role. anEDGE’s RCMP interview preparation will develop your competencies, allowing you to feel confident and prepared for the RCMP interview.

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RCMP Interview Coaching Behavioural Based Questions

anEDGE will coach you on behavioural questions, as the RCMP will delve into your past actions in different situations. This insight aids in predicting your potential future actions. When addressing behavioural questions, precision is critical, and anEDGE will coach you to showcase that employing specific examples is preferred over vague responses.

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RCMP Interview Coaching - The S.T.A.R. Format

The STAR interview approach is the format in which the RCMP wants you to answer the questions. This abbreviation denotes: 

 

  • Situation
  • Task
  • Action
  • Result 

These types of questions typically start with prompts like “Describe a time when,” “What would you do if,” and “Provide an example of,” evaluating candidates’ ability to handle typical or challenging workplace scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the RCMP interview?

Many individuals perceive the RCMP selection interview as the most daunting phase of the selection process. Yet, with anEDGE and their RCMP Interview coaching and meticulous preparation, it can transform into a rewarding encounter. Our RCMP Interview preparation will turn the tide in your favour.

The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Suitability Interview is a critical step in the recruitment process. It assesses a candidate’s fitness and alignment with the qualities needed for policing and ensures that applicants possess the core competencies, personal integrity, and values required to succeed in the RCMP.

The RCMP uses the RMAQ interview to get to know you better. It helps to determine if there are actions or behaviours from your past that could prevent you from becoming an RCMP police officer.

Here are five tips to help you succeed in the RCMP interview:

  1. Understand Core Values: Familiarize yourself with the RCMP’s core values—integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion, and accountability. Reflect on experiences that show your alignment with these.

  2. Prepare for Behavioral Questions: The interview often includes situational questions. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure answers about past experiences showing your leadership, judgment, and teamwork.

  3. Know the RCMP’s Mandate: Research the RCMP’s mandate, current initiatives, and key challenges. Being informed demonstrates commitment and a clear understanding of the role.

  4. Practice Communication Skills: The interview will assess your ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Practice delivering concise, confident responses.

  5. Show Adaptability and Resilience: Highlight instances when you’ve stayed calm under pressure, adapted to changes, or faced challenges with resilience—qualities valued in law enforcement.

No, we are a Canadian-based law enforcement application coaching and mentoring company. We have coached and mentored applicants through every step of RCMP, provincial, or municipal police service departments. RCMP interview coaching is only one small part of our work. 

We don’t believe we can confidently coach you in a single telephone session, so you will receive at least 4 or 5 sessions via Zoom or MS teams but we will never leave you unprepared  

You will need to go through two interviews: 1) The Right Fit Interview and 2) the Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RMAQ) Interview. 

In the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a core competency is described as: “A visible and quantifiable trait, whether it’s knowledge, skill, ability, or personal attribute, framed by the actions necessary for you to fulfill the performance objectives and outcomes of the RCMPs standards of excellence.”

The Attribute Evaluation Interview (AEI) is a pivotal stage in the RCMP police officer recruitment process. It is designed to assess your suitability for the role by evaluating your four main competencies, making it a crucial step in your journey.

RCMP interview preparation focuses on the four main RCMP core competencies 

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Self-control and composure

Regular Member Applicant Questionnaire (RMAQ) Interview, an RCMP suitability/recruiting member will review your information with you, serving the purpose of: 

 

  • Gaining a deeper understanding of your character
  • Evaluating the severity, recency, and frequency of negative past actions or behaviours. (We coach you on how to deal with these past behaviours)

Yes, there are 8 competencies, and based on your life skills, we systematically develop them during the RCMP interview coaching sessions. Then we coach you to answer each competency using the S.T.A.R format 

anEDGE will coach you through the RCMP interview process, but candidates must present their responses in the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format. This approach ensures that recounting an experience or event flows naturally as a storytelling progression.

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