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Updated Jan 11, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Project Manager at US Department of Defense
Posted Jan 11, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Washington, DC (took 12 months)
I was poached, so the interview process was minimal and easy
Negotiation Details
long and drawn out since the gov't had difficulty hiring anyone
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No
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Human Resources Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Jan 10, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 4 months)
I was hired under the Federal Career Intern Program, which is excepted from the traditional federal hiring method, so I don't think I had to deal with as much of the red tape in that regard. I submitted a resume during a job fair at my college. 3 months later, I received a phone call from an admin assistant asking if I would be available to interview the next day. I was out of town and asked if there were any other available days. The assistant said the hiring manager would only be in town that one day (the program is headquartered out of my state). I went on with my job search, and received a similar phone call about 3 weeks later. Again, the woman asked if I could interview the following day, which I was able to do. I was required to complete a skills and personality index online before my interview.
The interview was very relaxed, and it seemed as if the interviewer had already made the decision to hire me based upon my resume, and was simply confirming his decision. He spent most of the time telling me about the Intern Program and asked a few questions about my resume, as well as a few questions about my character (i.e., how would a friend describe you?). He told me he would be in touch, and I received an offer about a week and a half later.
I was happy with the way the interview went, however, I was not pleased with the lack of organization when scheduling interviews.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Not able to negotiate - federal government has a structured pay grade system.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Computer Engineer at US Department of Defense
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Baltimore, MD (took 8 months)
This was the worst experience i had , had to go trough so many interviews and process and there are so many restrictions. It's better to apply for any regular job instead of this. The amount of hassle and tress you dont need it just forget about DOD unless your born here and stuff it will be easier.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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No
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Budget Analyst at US Department of Defense
Posted Dec 31, 2011
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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 Dec 2011 (took a day)
All applicants are required to apply on USAJOBs. When the applicant name is referred to hiring official, the applicant is notified. Once the hiring official receives the names, they grade resumes and select the top 10%
for an interview. The hiring official makes a selection and the personnel office notifies selectee by email with a tentative offer. Selectee accepts the offer and personnel further communicates with them about documentation to complete the process.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
If applicant is new to the government, more than likely, they will start at the beginning of the pay band. I am told that people can negotiate but I have not experience that as of yet
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Logistics at US Department of Defense
Posted Dec 12, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 4 months)
Applied online through government application system in March 2010. Posted my resume and filled out questionaire including education, experience and supplemental questions regarding the position.
Received an e-mail from human resources about sending my official transcript and updated resume in June 2010. Selected for an interview in July 2010. Received a call about the job offer the next week.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Medical Support Assistant at US Department of Defense
Posted Jul 29, 2011
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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 Nov 2009 in Ft Lewis, WA (took 6 weeks)
it took weeks for my resume to wind its way through CPAC (Civilian Personnel). Once the interview date was set, it took about 15 min. in front of a casual panel. Then more waiting until CPAC called to offer the job.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
Helpful Interview?
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Inappropriate?
IT Manager at US Department of Defense
Posted Apr 1, 2011
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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 Jan 2009 in Columbus, OH (took a day)
The initial communication was from the HR department saying that I was selected for an interview and I would be contacted. Due to the distance I was away from the location a phone interview was set up, when I called I was told all the people on the panel (3 total) and after a brief introduction they stated with questions. The format was a behavioral based interview where there are few questions but answers are given in stories of past accomplishments.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation as I was already a federal employee.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Quality Assurance Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Feb 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 5 days)
Receive a call for an interview and accepted the interview as scheduled. It appeared the manager and his assistance were present. The manager handed me a paper with a set of questions (1-6) I recall. However, the manager first pick his first 3-4 questions related to task based on my experience histories. No wrong or right answers I thought but did the best I can using my ability to executes and given the process sample on how I accomplish my tasks.
The assistant or lead supervisor I should say, has some kind of set back as I noticed. Basically the manager has the same grade level that i am but acccepted the interview anyway for the location besides that I know that I am perfectly fit to the position I applied for. I have done it and familiar with the concept of the QA program since I was once held a Quality Assurance Supervisor. The interiew lasted about 40-45 minutes. But before the closing I was told they'll let me know the outcome of the interview since there's one more candidate they have to interview the following monday. When weeks past I called the manager, being so anxious to know how my interview went or wondering if I get pick from theposition . The manager replied that he pick the other candidate and stating that he did better in the interview. So the position is no longer available and filled. Unfortunately 2 months later the same position, at that same agency was posted again. So I applied to that same position. But prior to that I called the HR to make sure if it was exactly that same position. I was told correct. I applied electronically but later resulted that I was not qualified and didn't meet the requirements for the position announcement.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Inappropriate?
Management Analyst at US Department of Defense
Posted Feb 9, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 (took a day)
panel discussion of questions pertaining to knowledge of the particular situation
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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No
Inappropriate?
Logistics Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Dec 7, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)
Everyone was extremely pleasant and easy to talk to. The questions during the interview varied greatly from one person to the next. It seemed like a short period of time to answer some of the questions.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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