US Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Interview Questions

Three person panel, friendly and accepting. Didn’t have to wait long after the job posting closed to receive a call for the interview. As well as with the job offer

I thought the panel interview was very interesting. I was called by the panel member before I got the email saying I was referred. Very pleasant conversation and being that I had just retired from being a PEBLO it seemed that I would be a good fit.

It was standard with pre-written questions that is asked of everyone no matter the department. The federal government uses standard knowledge, skills, and abilities to determine if an individual is qualified.

The entire process took about 4 months. The job that I applied for had a close out date in August 2014. I was notified that I was referred in September. I interviewed in November, and was notified that I wasn't hired in December.

It was quite simple - apparently I was the one they were looking for. My resume was complete and accurate and in good shape. I was prepared to be interviewed. It was a bit intimidating being the center of attention. There were 3 interviewers. I was called back for an interview with just my supervisor to be. Additionally, I was called back for a 3rd interview with the Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning.

Easy, I was a work study while a student at Arizona State University. Interview was basically just finding out my availability and brief introductions. I began work the next day which was nice and was allowed to do my school work during work hours when there was not other tasks to complete.

I was notified by telephone that they wanted to schedule an interview (got an email from USAJOBS stating I was selected...took about a week after that). My interview consisted of 3 people that were doing a performance based interview. Pretty average questions pertaining to previous employment and how I handled certain situations. Jobs I performed etc. After that they stated that they would be selecting 2 people to conduct a second interview. I was called the following week to do a 1:1 with the department head. She stated she would be in contact within a week. I was called a week later for the job offer. I then have to go through a background check and physical which I am currently awaiting on. I have heard it could take up to a month.

I interviewed with a panel of three individuals, a male and two females. I also was required to type a word processing document. I was asked questions regarding computer skills as well as past job experience, supervisors, etc. The personnel were friendly and the work culture seemed relaxed and casual. One of the questions I asked one of the interviewers was what was the management style of the supervisor. I recall being asked what the minimum number of times a phone should ring before being answered. I am a former federal employee with career status but for some reason cannot seem to get another federal job.