George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
In order to properly evaluate applications for admission to this highly competitive program, we are inviting the highest ranked applicants to complete an online, recorded oral and written interview. We are using the Kira Talent platform to conduct these interviews.
Why an Interview?
The interview will provide our applicants the opportunity to get to know George Brown Polytechnic and to understand what we are looking for in our top candidates.
The interview will allow George Brown to get to know you, your existing skill set, your potential, and how you think on your feet. The interview is both time efficient and meaningful.
Qualified applicants will be notified via an email invitation with a link to the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section 3 Accessing the Interview
Section 1: Overview
1. Why is George Brown requiring applicants to complete an online, recorded interview?
This interview will provide you the opportunity to get to know more about George Brown Polytechnic, and the nursing program, and what we are looking for in our top candidates.
The interview will allow George Brown to get to know you, your existing skill set, personality, potential and how you think on your feet. The interview is both time efficient and meaningful.
2. Which technology are you using to conduct the interview?
- George Brown has partnered with Kira Talent to conduct these online, recorded interviews. While the questions have all been developed by George Brown Polytechnic, and the evaluators will be from George Brown Polytechnic faculty or healthcare professionals, Kira Talent staff will be available for technical assistance throughout the process.
3. How will George Brown use my information and my interview?
- Your interview will only be shared with the George Brown Polytechnic appointed evaluators (faculty or healthcare professionals), who will be reviewing and evaluating your interview for admissions purposes.
- For more information on the George Brown privacy policy, please visit http://www.georgebrown.ca/privacy_policy/. For more information on the Kira Talent privacy policy, please visit https://www.kiratalent.com/privacy-policy/
4. Who is invited to the interview?
- Applications will initially be reviewed based on the results of the Entrance Exam. The highest ranked applicants will be invited to complete the interview.
5. What if I am still upgrading my credits?
- If you are enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you will have been invited to write the written exam.
- Transcripts received by admissions or other George Brown programs, will be used to determine your GPA score.
6. I have received my invitation by email, what are the next steps?
- Congratulations on your invitation! Please click on the unique link provided to you in the email. This will bring you to the Kira Talent website where you will complete the interview.
- First you must register your account using your name and email address.
- You will have access to watch a welcome video and will be guided through the device setup. Once complete you will have access to practice as many times as you'd like.
- The final interview will need to be submitted by the deadline provided to you in the invitation.
Section 2: Technical
1. What do I require?
- Desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone
- Check the list of recommended browsers and devices.
- Adobe Flash Player
- 40 minutes to an hour in a quiet place for the interview
2. What if my computer is not compatible or I do not have access to a device that can record video or sound?
- If possible, we recommend borrowing a laptop with a webcam and microphone from a family member or friend. If you are still not able to get access to a compatible device, please contact us and we will provide you with an alternative location to complete the video interview on our campus.
3. What if I experience technical difficulty during the interview?
- The video interview platform, Kira Talent is available for 24 hour support and assistance. If you are experiencing technical difficulty we recommend contacting Kira right away by clicking the "need help?" button and starting a live chat, emailing them at support@kiratalent.com or phoning them at 1 855 680-3224.
4. Can I use a tablet or mobile device?
- Unfortunately, you will not be able to access the interview via a tablet or mobile device. The interview includes one written question and these devices do not allow for this. The entire interview must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer.
Section 3: Accessing the Interview
1. How do I access the interview?
- Qualified applicants will first receive a letter from George Brown Polytechnic advising them that they have made it to the next stage of the interview
- After receiving the letter, applicants will receive an email (to the email address on file at George Brown) with a personalized link to the interview
- This link is the only way to access the interview
2. What if I log out and want to re-access the interview later?
- If you decide at any point prior to beginning the formal interview that you would like to complete it at a later time, simply close your browser and use the link in your original invite email, or the registration confirmation email to return to the check-in page. You will have to complete the device setup again upon reloading the check-in page.
- Please note that once you start the formal interview, you cannot stop and start again
3. What if I don't have a computer, microphone or web cam? How can I complete the interview?
- If possible, we recommend borrowing a laptop with a webcam and microphone from a family member or friend. If you are still not able to get access to a compatible device, please contact us and we will provide you with an alternative location to take do the video interview on our campus.
4. What if I need an accommodation due to a disability?
- If you require accommodations during the assessment, you must register with Accessible Learning Services prior to booking your test. Please contact 416-415-5000, ext. 2622 or visit the Accessible Learning Services page
- Once you have completed your registration with Accessible Learning Services and your accommodations have been arranged, you may book your assessment by calling 416-415-5000, ext. 2624. Please allow 5 business days before booking your assessment.
Section 4: The Interview
1. What does the interview involve/ how many questions are in the interview?
- The interview is broken up into three stages.
- Question: read to you by the interviewer.
- Preparation: time to prepare your answer. The camera will be on for you to see how you're presenting yourself, but recording won't start until the end of preparation time.
- Response: a set amount of time to respond to the question. Pay attention to the remaining time because once it is up, you will be cut off.
- There are eight questions in this interview. Most questions take 3 – 5 minutes to complete. There are six video questions and two written questions..
2. How should I prepare for the interview?
- Take the time to practice.
- Turn off devices/notifications that might distract you, and find a quiet place.
- Clean up the area around you. Keep your background simple and clutter-free.
- Keep the light in front of you. Put a lamp behind your device or set up your interview in front of a window during the day.
- Try your best to look into the camera to create a connection.
- Take a deep breath, relax and be yourself.
3. Is there a dress code?
- There's no dress code, but it's recommend to ensure that you're professional and presentable. Dress how you would for an in-person interview.
4. How many times can I practice?
- You can practice an unlimited number of times. The practice session has 3 questions, but you can have as many practice sessions as you need to feel comfortable with video interviewing.
5. Will my practice interview be reviewed by George Brown Polytechnic?
- Your practice is for your use only, they will not be saved and they will not be sent to the evaluator.
6. How long do I have to answer the questions?
- You are given two minutes to respond to the verbal questions, and 60 seconds to prepare. You are given twelve minutes to respond to the written questions. The entire interview should take about 40-60 minutes to complete.
7. What if I do not complete the interview on time/can I start then stop the interview?
- Once you click "start the interview" you will be on live time and will not be able to pause or stop or restart the interview.
- The questions asked during the practice will not be the same as the ones in the interview.
8. What if I don't complete the interview by the date on my invitation/When do I need to complete the interview by?
- Every applicant will be provided with a deadline that they must complete the interview by. If you miss this deadline, your application will be expired and you will not be granted the opportunity to complete it again.
Section 5: After the Interview
1.Can I redo the interview?
- Unfortunately applicants are only able to complete the interview once.
2. Can I see my interview?
- Applicants will not have access to review their interview questions. During the practice sessions you will be able to watch and listen to your responses.
3. When will I find out how I did on the interview/when will I receive my admission decision?
- The online oral interviews will be held between March 16-23, 2019. After this date, it can take up to 2 weeks for the admission office to receive the results of your interview. At that point an admission decision will be communicated to you.
Section 6: Contacts
George Brown Polytechnic
416-415-2000
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
applicant_info@gbcpando.com
George Brown Polytechnic
Prosthetic & Orthotic Programs
SCIL, 2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto, On
M4N 3M5
tel: 416 480-5783
fax: 416 480-5975