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Workers' Compensation Claims Examiner at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cleveland, OH Feb 2012 – Reviewed Sep 28, 2012
Interview Details – The process is slow so be forewarned! I submitted my application through USA Jobs, and then I waited until early February 2012 to be called for interviews. There was one phone interview and one in person interview that took place in the Cleveland Federal building. Both were standard behavioral interview questions, so it helps to be prepared by knowing exactly what the DOL does in its workers' compensation programs. They will ask. At any rate HR coordinates all the interview scheduling and tentative/formal job offers, which take about two weeks after the last interview. I did not begin the job until June of 2012, so it helps to have a job already before beginning the Federal job hunting process.
Interview Question – Please describe a time you solved a problem as a member of a team. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation! They offered GS-9 step 1 and that was that.
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Office Automation Assistant at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Oct 2011 – Reviewed Jul 8, 2012
Interview Details – Assistant escorted me to the agency and hiring manager. Followed through with a panel interview with 3 managers. All of the employees were dressed professionally, even the friendly assistant. Remember to smile and be honest. One of the managers was a military veteran, thus I was able to communicate my previous active duty jobs and responsibility quite easily.
Interview Questions
- Do you know the mission and about any of the agencies here at the U.S. Department of Labor? Please explain. Answer Question
- What are your weaknesses if any. Answer Question
- Tell me a little about yourself. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate, I accepted an entry level grade and step.
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Compliance Officer at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Memphis, TN Jul 2009 – Reviewed Jul 5, 2012
Interview Details – it took about 2 weeks to receive a call back with job offer after intereview
Interview Question – why do you want to work for us Answer Question
Negotiation Details – none negotiable
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OSHA Intern at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Sep 2011 – Reviewed Oct 19, 2011
Interview Details – Interview consisted of email correspondences between DoL recruiter and a 1:1 phone interview with the regional supervisor. Asked questions such as, "Why would working for OSHA be a good fit for you?" and "Describe positions with large portions of client interaction."
Interview Questions
- Why is working for government for you? Answer Question
- Describe previous client services at your previous positions Answer Question
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Student Clerk at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jan 2009 – Reviewed Jun 13, 2011
Interview Details – Very relaxed conversation about the nature of the work, mostly me asking the interviewer questions
Negotiation Details – N/A
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Employment at US Department of Labor
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Miami, FL Sep 2010 – Reviewed Oct 5, 2010
Interview Details – Applied in August, had the phone interview in September. It consisted of many professionals from various office locations on a conference call with questions regarding my background, work experience and such questions as "a difficult problem at work and how you handled it." Be prepared for anything.
Interview Questions
- A time when you have had a difficult communication problem at work and how you handled it Answer Question
- How do you deal with people in varying levels of their profession and background Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Chose a different employment route
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Unemployment Specialist at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2010 – Reviewed Jun 29, 2010
Interview Details – They called me, we did a phone interview, then a few days later they called to offer me the job.
Interview Question – Describe a time you had too much to do. How did you handle it. Answer Question
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Paralegal Specialist at US Department of Labor
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2009 – Reviewed Apr 5, 2010
Interview Details – A lot of waiting. You get "scored" based on some criteria that you have no knowledge of. If you score high enough, you get called for a brief telephone interview and then maybe an in person interview.
Interview Questions
- Legal specific Answer Question
- Experience specific Answer Question
Negotiation Details – You do not have a lot of room. You are placed into a grade and a step level.
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