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Updated May 21, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Admin Assistant at US Department of Defense
Posted Mar 1, 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 May 2009 in Savannah, GA (took 3 days)
The interview was basic--there were no major surprises. I was asked about my computer skills, what I would do in certain situations and to give some ideas about improvements I would make to the organization (this was based on some things, ie website the interviewer wanted to improve on).
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None
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check and a Phone Interview.
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Chemical Engineer at US Department of Defense
Posted Feb 24, 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 Nov 2008 (took 4+ weeks)
The need was great so my experience was an anomaly. From the time I applied to the time I received a job offer was about 5 weeks which is unheard of. When one applies for a govt job, do not expect anything. it is still very hard to get into the govt unless you have specific skills or a specific set of knowledge.
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Negotiation Details
Most govt agencies state that you must start at step 1 or they may offer a maximum of 5%. Now they may offer a signing bonus.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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General Engineer at US Department of Defense
Posted Feb 22, 2010
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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 Sep 2009 in Aberdeen, MD (took 3 weeks)
We first started by introducing ourselves to the panel. We then saw a brief powerpoint presentation along with a video of the Department of Defense and statistics of the employee background. They then asked about three very easy questions regarding which department I would want to work in, why my background fits with the group, and why I really wanted to work with the Department of Defense. It was a very easy and relaxed interview.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Group/Panel Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Systems Analyst at US Department of Defense
Posted Jan 30, 2010
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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 Nov 2009 (took 6 weeks)
Job postings are a formality. Interview questions are structured to select predetermined individual
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Supervisory Auditor at US Department of Defense
Posted Dec 16, 2009
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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 Nov 2009 in Washington, DC (took a day)
I've interviewed for several positions with DLA. They are always completely professional. This interview was with a panel of three. Thier questions are well thought out, and I understand that they are making some strategic, positive changes in thier accountability office.
Total professionals! Apparently, I was not selected, but this agency can afford to be rather selective.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Electronics Engineer at US Department of Defense
Posted Dec 9, 2009 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Sep 2009 in Baltimore, MD (took 4+ weeks)
Initial telephone interview/conference call. These are the most difficult as you cannot "read" any facial expressions or body language. The interview consisted of basic System's Engineering questions concerning experience in: Configuration Management, Drafting Technical Plans, Earned Vlue Management, Contract Management. It was only moderately difficult. No specific questions, most were examples of projects and experience related.
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Negotiation Details
Negotiating with any Federal agency is possible regardless of what is listed on the Job Notice. One can ask for and receive relocation expenses, increased vacation hours, and even higher salaries. Of course, this, like any other position, is dependent upon experience level and job specialities you may have.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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IT Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Nov 19, 2009
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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 Sep 2009 (took 3 months)
There were three board members. Each member asked four questions related to IT Security.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Group/Panel Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Program Manager at US Department of Defense
Posted Jun 29, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in Washington, DC (took a day)
There was a group of 12 candidates for two positions. We were all kept waiting together in a small-ish room. Groups of four at a time were brought in and we were all asked the same questions. Then we were grouped with different people and asked some of the same questions and some new ones. Finally, we were brought in with a new group of four and each of us asked different questions except for the last one which was, "Why are you better than the other people interviewing?"
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Reason for Declining
Spending time in the Washington DC area validated why I left to begin with -- traffic was horrendous and I don't want to spend hours on the road every day on top of my time at work. The process itself reflected a competitive, cut-throat climate at that agency.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Senior Human Resources Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Jun 26, 2009 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Nov 2007 (took a day)
Questions sent 15 minutes in advance of the telephone interview; structured interview format but not behaviorally based; knowledge of the agency was obviously very important but could be excluding a number of very highly qualified candidates with the potential to bring new skills and perspective to the table; panel members not trained in interview process - quite evident as it progressed.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Senior Human Resources Specialist at US Department of Defense
Posted Apr 1, 2009
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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 2008 in Camp Murray, WA (took a day)
It was fairly painless, I was very well prepared to go in front of the personnel conducting the interview. I had done research on the job prior to the interview, which gave me a "hand up" on others I was competing against.
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Negotiation Details
There is very little "negotiation" involved in the DoD hiring process. I was offered the position at the advertised pay rate and accepted.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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