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Updated Jan 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Boulder, CO (took 2+ months)

It was a position with the federal government, so the process was initiated through USAJobs. The federal government has a 80-day window to job announcement to hire and these folks were following it. A human resource adviser reviewed the application for level of qualification and proceeded to forward package to the hiring official. There were a few email conversations with the hiring official, but those were more for determining an appropriate time for an interview. The interview was conducted by a panel and all participants had prepared questions. Though this ensured every candidate was presented with the exact same question, it eliminated any spontaneity or follow-on questioning. This division had an "ideal" candidate in mind, for which I wasn't their exact fit. Interestingly, and this goes towards their culture, a second opportunity opened within the organization. My application didn't make the panel despite improvements to my package.

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How would you handle a personality difference with a coworker?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.

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Interviewed Jan 2011 in Irvine, CA (took 3 weeks)

After a 30 minute telephone interview with the company recruiter, was scheduled for in person interview for the following week. Met with the head of HR, and Customer Service department manager. Was asked 16 to 20 questions regarding past work experience, and some hypothetical situations. Asked about hobbies, life passions, work interests, etc... Took various tests, and was scheduled to return for group interview the following week. Group interview took place with VP of HR, C.S. Department Managers, President, and CEO - and seven other candidates.More of a role play amoung all in the room. Enjoyed the process and the people. Beautiful multi story secured building in a beautiful area. The people in the office were professional, but also friendly, and seemed to believe and really like what they did.

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Why are you interested in this industry?

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tell me about the most difficult situation you had to deal with, and how you dealt with it.

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.