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US Bureau of Labor Statistics Interview Questions & Reviews in Washington, DC
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Program Analyst at US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Dec 2012 – Reviewed Dec 22, 2012
Interview Details – Applied for Program Analyst position at Washington, DC headquarters in October 2012 via USAJobs.gov. Interviewed one-on-one with Hiring Manager in December 2012 during their "Interview Week". Multiple groups within BLS were looking to hire Program Analysts however I only interviewed for one group. I received an offer from HR a week and a half later. I'm currently a fed at another agency and this was a status (internal) opening.
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Technical questions regarding budgets, customer service, and administrative functions.
Soft skills questions regarding communication skills and working in a team, these were asked in "behavioral interview" style.
Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I'm a current fed and for me the position was a promotion to GS-9 so I will start at GS-9, step 1 ($51,630). The position is a GS-9/11/12 career ladder so I will be promoted to GS-11 next year and GS-12 the year after.
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Economist at US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC May 2009 – Reviewed Aug 20, 2012
Interview Details – Interviewed with 20 interview managers throughout a day. Some interviews were done in groups, others one-on-one.
Interview Question – How do you handle stress? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. You're subject to the GS pay scale.
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Economist at US Bureau of Labor Statistics
No Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jul 2009 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2011
Interview Details – Applied on usajobs.gov, contacted months later through email. Finally booked an appointment, never received the itinerary of the interview, only received a hand written index card with the name of interviewers after telling them about their failure. Moved from one interview to another, had to find the rooms on different floors. They had me rank the different interviewers. Don't believe all the complements they give you, they are protecting themselves from future competitions. The cubicles were mainly empty.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself? View Answer
- Education and Background, why do want to work here? Answer Question
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Research at US Bureau of Labor Statistics
No Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC May 2010 – Reviewed Sep 14, 2010
Interview Details – The interview process was straightforward. I was asked expected questions and felt my responses were well received. The interview was conducted by phone; this was a first for me so I was quite nervous. To my surprise, I was not as uncomfortable as I anticipated. I was able to articulate my responsibilities in my former position clearly. I also felt comfortable asking follow-up questions with respect to the hiring process. In particular, I asked what the timetable was in terms of selecting a candidate. I also asked that I be informed if another candidate was selected.
Interview Question – What publications have you written? View Answer
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IT Specialist at US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jan 2008 – Reviewed Apr 28, 2010
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First, expect a lengthy hiring process that will likely take a few months or more to completion.
The first part of the hiring process involves filling out a long online application. The bulk of this application centers on KSA, or Knowledge Skill Assessments, which prompt the applicant to write an essay describing their experience and skills in a particular area. I cannot stress enough that you must do well on these KSAs or you won't even be called in for an interview. They get scored by a Subject Matter Expert. Only the candidates with the highest-rated KSA scores will make it to the interview round.
Interview Question – How would you create a document imaging application? View Answer
Negotiation Details – They initially lowballed me and said they could only offer a Step 1. I would have had to take a 20k cut in pay to take this job. But after talking with the HR Specialist, he offered to try to do something for me. They had to do some paperwork, but I was eventually able to get a Step 9 at 20k more. So I would tell other candidates to not just accept what they offer. Bargain in a tactful way. Do not act demanding or pushy.
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