Frequently asked questions
Looking for the short version on screening first? Start with What Does Screening Mean in Government of Canada Hiring?.
Will this tool make things up or exaggerate my experience?
No. Our tools are only as honest as your source material. We rewrite your experience into the language federal screening boards are calibrated to score. We don't invent qualifications, fabricate experience, or add anything that isn't in your source documents. Always review the output before submitting.
How do I get the best results?
Give us as much detail as possible. The best federal cover letters are three to five pages long for a multi-qualification posting, that's normal for GC. Paste your full resume, not a summary. Include specific examples, project names, timelines, and outcomes. The more detailed your source material, the stronger the rewrite.
Can I use this for internal competitions?
Yes. The tools work for both external and internal applicants. Paste the full posting including the statement of merit criteria either way.
Is my resume or cover letter stored?
Your submission is retained only as long as necessary to deliver your output and is subject to periodic deletion. You can request deletion at any time by emailing privacy@mail.fedjobready.com.
What if I'm not happy with the output?
Use the refinement panel to adjust tone, length, and confidence. If it's still not right, email us and we'll make it right.
Do I need to edit the output before submitting?
Yes, always. FedJobReady gives you a strong, merit-criteria-aligned starting point. Review it, personalize it, and make it yours before submitting to any staffing process.
Is FedJobReady affiliated with the Government of Canada?
No. FedJobReady is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Canada, the Public Service Commission, the Treasury Board Secretariat, or any federal department or agency.
Will your tools get me a federal job?
No. We cannot control hiring outcomes, and anyone who promises otherwise is not being honest with you. What we do is help you submit applications that answer the merit criteria clearly and are built on your real experience. Whether that gets you screened in depends on the posting, your qualifications, the competition, and decisions made by the staffing board.
Can I use the cover letter tool for more than one posting?
Yes. Your $19 includes 3 refinements for the same posting. If you change more than 20% of the posting text, it's treated as a new posting and a new purchase.
Do you use AI? What is the difference between FedJobReady and a generic AI resume tool?
Yes. FedJobReady uses AI inside a purpose-built federal hiring system. Generic AI can make an application sound polished. FedJobReady is built to make it screenable. Government of Canada applications are assessed against merit criteria, position level, screening questions, and evidence. FedJobReady matches your real experience to the meaning of the question, not just the words. For a direct comparison, read FedJobReady vs Generic AI for Government of Canada Job Applications.
What does screening mean in Government of Canada hiring?
Screening is the first gate. It is not ranking. Your application must prove that you meet each essential qualification in the Statement of Merit Criteria. If the board cannot find enough evidence for one essential qualification, you can be screened out before later assessment stages. For a fuller breakdown, read What Does Screening Mean in Government of Canada Hiring?
Why can a polished federal application still fail?
A polished answer can still miss the assessment target. Federal applications need evidence at the right level, tied to the right qualification, in a format the board can assess. FedJobReady is built to help applicants find that target and answer it directly.