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US Navy Interview Questions & Reviews in Washington, DC Area
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Naval Officer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC – Reviewed May 10, 2013
Interview Details – Interviewed with head of Nuclear Power program in Washington, DC. Prior to the interview I had to be screened medically/psychologically and be reviewed for technical knowledge by three separate groups.
Interview Question – Are you sure you know what you are getting yourself into? Answer Question
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Industrial Engineer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Patuxent River, MD – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details – I was recruited out of college. I went to a job fair hosted by NAVAIR outside of Patuxent River Naval Air Station. I interviewed with several different managers in a very informal 30 minute conversation with each. I received two job offers from different departments several weeks later.
Interview Question – The most difficult part of the hiring process was the security clearance issues. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Negotiations were not evident. I could adjust my start date, but that was about it. I was able to receive a signing bonus of $3,000 however.
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Analyst at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Suitland, MD – Reviewed Mar 10, 2013
Interview Details – Submitted application. Called in for interview. Offered job later.
Interview Question – What do I want to do in five years. View Answer
Negotiation Details – I accepted first offer.
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Division Director at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Patuxent River, MD Dec 2011 – Reviewed Feb 28, 2013
Interview Details – Resume submittal followed by panel interview.
Interview Question – What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for your division? View Answer
Negotiation Details – no negotiation.
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Nuclear Submarine Officer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC – Reviewed Feb 27, 2013
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Must possess a crystal clean record (medically, legally)
Pass 2-3 hours of Technical Interview (Math, physics)
Pass 5-10 minute Personal Interview (4-Star Admiral of the Nuclear Navy
Graduate Officer Candidate School (Physical and Academic Training)
Graduate Nuclear Power School (Classroom - 6months)
Graduate Nuclear Prototype (Practical - 6 months)
Graduate Submarine School ( Classroom and practical - 10 weeks)
Negotiation Details – No negotiations, you take what they offer or you walk.
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Nuclear Surface Officer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC – Reviewed Feb 8, 2013
Interview Details – Participate in two technical interviews and a personal interview with the admiral in charge of Naval Nuclear Power in order to qualify for the training program.
Interview Question – This varies greatly depending on your personal experience, college transcript, etc. I got asked basic physics and algebra questions through most of my technical interviews, but I know of some people who have gone in and been asked to design a nuclear power plant. View Answer
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation in the Navy.
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Entry Level at US Navy
No Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Dec 2012 – Reviewed Dec 8, 2012
Interview Details – Met them at my college career fair months ago and they called me and asked if they could have my transcript and then they told me about the application process. First to look over my grades, security clearance, drug test, and then finally the offer. The recruiter said there might not be an offer for a while depending on job openings but they keep you in the system.
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Nuclear Submarine Officer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jan 2008 – Reviewed Nov 27, 2012
Interview Details – I was in school at USNA and was told that i was not going to be a surface warfare officer and i had an interview with ADM Do
Interview Question – What would i do to improve my grades Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation, they tell you you are hired and that's it. standardized pay.
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Naval Submarine Officer at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC – Reviewed Sep 14, 2012
Interview Details – There are a few ways to get accepted and receive your commission. Naval Academy, NROTC, and other programs after you are in college. All require a college degree, and as a nuclear trained officer, it is best for you to go into the Navy with a technical degree under your belt. Applications for NROTC are separate from applications for the school you want to attend, but there needs to be a unit already at your school of choice. Your options are still open after being accepted into the NROTC scholarship program. You still must decide what you want to do in the Navy. The nuclear program requires additional examinations and an interview at Naval Reactors to be personnally selected by the Admiral. After that it is two more years of college until you graduate and are commissioned. Then it's off to Nuclear Power School, Prototype trainer, and Naval Submarine School (if you choose subs) or a carrier for your first at sea duty station.
Interview Question – Why do you want to join and serve in the Navy? View Answer
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiating for benefits. Pay tables can be found for all military ranks. Housing is based on rank, w or w/o dependents and location. Other bonuses exist for sea time, hazardous duty, imminent danger, combat zone, family separation, etc.
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Engineering Manager at US Navy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC May 2008 – Reviewed Jun 1, 2012
Interview Details – 1 panel interview after resume and references sumitted
Negotiation Details – Limited negotiation ability -- standard compensation range
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