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Updated May 14, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Agronomist at Federal Government
Posted Jun 18, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2008 (took 3 months)
Initial communiations were with the Hiriing Official, then the Interview panel, and then I received the letter of acceptance.
Negotiation Details
Yes, with HR
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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No
Inappropriate?
Work and Family Life Specialist at Federal Government
Posted Jun 10, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 2 weeks)
Submitted resume and application through HRO. Was told that they were no longer hiring for that position. Two months later, discussion with an aquaintance revealed they were advertising the position again. I spoke with HRO and was told I did not have to reapply but I went in person to ensure that they had my application. I was called for a pannel interview that went very well. It was an well organized comfortable interview where we just discussed my qualifications. The people are wonderful and this office has a very relaxed and unstressful culture. It is a pleasure to work here.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I was unable to negotiate due to limited financing. I felt the job was worth what I was offered so I accepted the job.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Enumerator at Federal Government
Posted Jun 9, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 (took 2 days)
Took a basic skill timed test. Called for a 10 minute phone interview.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
none
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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No
Inappropriate?
Intern at Federal Government
Posted Jun 6, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 (took a day)
initial communications with the company, organization and planning of the interview, number and type of interviews, and any advice you might offer to other interview candidates. Bonus points for your perceptions of the people, office, and work culture
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
Helpful Interview?
Yes |
No
Inappropriate?
Realty Specialist at Federal Government
Posted Jun 6, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in San Diego, CA (took a day)
Met up at a Starbucks and just got to know each other. There were three women that interviewed me. Mostly they just talked about the job and it really did not feel like an interview at all.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
With the government it is VERY difficult to negotiate. Luckily I just finished my Master's so I got hired on at a level 9 instead of a level 7. That was a difference of $9000
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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No
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Manager Financial Systems at Federal Government
Posted May 29, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Ottawa, ON (Canada) (took 4+ weeks)
Applied in response to a Job Poster
Wrote a test
Appeared for an interview
Was not selected due to lack of experience in areas other than Systems.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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No
Inappropriate?
Census Enumerator at Federal Government
Posted May 12, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 (took a day)
You take a relatively easy test and wait for them to call. The waiting is the hard part but when they finally called, I turned down the job. Three times. On the fourth call, I accepted and was told about the hours, location and the pay. The person from HR was great and they're pretty reasonable and willing to offer flexibility.
Interview Questions
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Program Manager at Federal Government
Posted Apr 19, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Atlanta, GA (took a day)
3 person panel, 6 questions per person, all questions came from application qualifications.
Reason for Declining
No relocation funds.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Auditor at Federal Government
Posted Apr 9, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Madison, WI (took 1+ week)
The interview consisted of role-playing and responses to scenarios. Phone interviews over a speakerphone are terrible.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
Helpful Interview?
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No
Inappropriate?
Social Scientist at Federal Government
Posted Apr 3, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Washington, DC (took a day)
When I was offered the initial interview I was told that if I happened to be in the area, they would be happy to interview me in person, otherwise it would be a phone interview. I made arrangements to pay my way to be there in person. If you can afford to do this, I would highly recommend it over the phone interview option.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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