Several months back, after I completed my education and passed my licence exam, I applied for a nurse practitioner position with Indigenous Affairs. I have experience working with first nations in Golden Lake and Killaloe, etc. I wasn't even looked at for an interview. I received an email saying, “You don't meet the qualifications,” but there was no explanation. As a veteran, and also as a qualified nurse practitioner who is bilingual and has worked with first nations, it makes me wonder how the selection process happens. It leaves a bit of a bitter taste in your mouth, because you don't know what you're supposed to do. Normally, in the military, if you're not selected for something, you're told why and what you need to improve for the next time.
With Indigenous Affairs, I had no response except, “Thank you for applying. Unfortunately, you don't meet the criteria”, but no explanation.