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Federal Government at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 22, 2013
Interview Details – Smooth process. 7 interviews with different managers. Mostly related to what my goals are and my professional experience. Very standard.
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Program Assistant at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Trenton, NJ – Reviewed Apr 10, 2013
Interview Details – The interview was completely performance based. I.e name a time when you had to do a, b, c etc. all questions were based off of past experiences as opposed to what you would do if you came across a specific situation. They wanted to hear that when and where you had done certain things, relating to the job.
Interview Question – No difficult questions, just know your own experiences and how they relate to your current position. Know the full job description and be able to relate your past e pertinence with everything that entails. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Non negotiable
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Operations at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 8, 2013
Interview Details – Went to a recruiter
Interview Question – Deployment overseas Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation
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Criminal Investigator at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Arlington, VA – Reviewed Sep 25, 2012
Interview Details – The hiring process was handled through the HR Staff of WHS, the interviews were conducted by the agency staff. They asked lots of questions involving getting along with other cultures and races.
Interview Question – Do you hate people of any particular group? View Answer
Negotiation Details – I was called by WHS and offered the job and we negotiated salary
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Poll Worker at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jun 2010 – Reviewed Sep 14, 2012
Interview Details – I filled out an application to work for the census at a library and took a test to become a census taker. The next job was poll Worker for which I am tested and traied every six months.
Negotiation Details – What were you able to negotiate? What advice would you give others considering an offer?
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Budget Analyst at Federal Government
No Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jul 13, 2012
Interview Details –
1 initial phone interview followed by another phone interview three days later by a panel of 3 people. I felt that I did well but wasn't offered the job. For out of state people be willing to talk about how you would be willing to move ASAP.
Typical Questions were asked. A lot about writing and your writing style.
Interview Question – What's the one thing you would improve about your writing? View Answer
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Analyst at Federal Government
No Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC May 2008 – Reviewed Jun 4, 2012
Interview Details – Typical interview questions such as my background, my career interests, my personal interests, my family situation, my prior work experience, my academic record, my hour requirements and my salary requirements. Typical interview questions such as my background, my career interests, my personal interests, my family situation, my prior work experience, my academic record, my hour requirements and my salary requirements.
Interview Questions
- Where do you see yourself in ten years. Answer Question
- What are your salary requirements? Answer Question
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Program Manager at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Apr 2010 – Reviewed Mar 10, 2012
Interview Details – The entire process is long and drawn out. The electronic application with specific KSA is always a pain to remit. After the closing I didnt hear anything for about 3 months. Then was told to interview on the phone. After that I was offered the job but went back and forth with HR about starting salary at least 7 times. The hiring manager had to interviene as HR was constantly tring to offer less that what I though was agreeded upon.
Interview Question – Describle my adhearments to the core values of the organization. View Answer
Negotiation Details – All pay is negotible, the benifits are not.
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Service at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Virginia Beach, VA Dec 2010 – Reviewed Feb 11, 2012
Interview Details –
Identified for position based on previous work.
Discussed position and previous work.
Interview Question – Do you want the job? View Answer
Negotiation Details – One Sided
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Contract Specialist at Federal Government
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Dec 2011 – Reviewed Feb 3, 2012
Interview Details – This is a typical government position. I applied through USAJOBS.com and was called in for a series of two interviews. I worked in the Agency as a contractor before I applied, so I had some inside information about the DoT.
Interview Question – Tell us about your experience. Answer Question
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