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Updated 16 Sept 2023

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Anonymous Employee in Durham, NC

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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Durham, NC) in Sept 2023

Interview

It was a behavioral health interview between eight and 11 questions. Questions focused on what were you doing difficult situation and often had three parts to each question. The interviewers don’t make a not a facial expressions and they don’t give you an idea of how well you answer the questions

Interview Questions
  • Tell me about a time that you had a difficult conversation with someone you work with what did you do and how is it resolved?
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Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA

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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2023

Interview

Straightforward. Done with a panel. I studied the PBI questions beforehand so it was relatively easy. Know your stories! Be able to provide concrete examples and assert your involvement in the outcome. They like to hear positive and action oriented verbs.

Interview Questions
  • Tell us about a time when you had competing responsibilities. How did you go about prioritizing and how did you feel?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate

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Interview

Performance based interview. Bring pen and paper, write the entire question down, answer all parts of question to score most points. They will only repeat the entire question back to you not clarify what they mean.

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4 people found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Employee

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Difficult Interview
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Usually a minimum of 6 performance based interview questions with a small panel of 4 or more. Each person will ask a question. Questions call upon specific skill set or knowledge related to the job.

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Anonymous Employee

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Positive Experience
Difficult Interview
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I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs

Interview

They use Performance Based Interview style questions for their social work interviews. They have a panel of social workers and do not provide much feedback after each question but are very kind and professional throughout the process.

Interview Questions
  • Tell me about a time you and your supervisor disagreed on how to address a client issue.
3 people found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Toledo, OH

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Negative Experience
Difficult Interview
Application

I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Toledo, OH) in Mar 2021

Interview

Panel interview PBI questions - 12 questions but felt like 36 with multiple part questions. Questions using acronyms used internally made it challenging for general public and other questions that are so job specific make it difficult for those looking to expand their knowledge and population base to grow.

Interview Questions
  • Are you familiar with VHA and VBA resources available to homeless veterans? Please provide us with 2 examples of how you coordinated services for veterans with the VHA and/ or VBA.
  • Could you please define Housing First. Do you agree with this philosophy? Why or why not. Walk us thru the HUD definition of homeless and chronically homeless.
11 people found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Employee

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Positive Experience
Difficult Interview
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I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs in Mar 2021

Interview

I participated in an interview with 6 panelists . The questions were performance based so please write down the questions as it is important to answer all components. It is also beneficial for your response to be concise, comprehensive, and thorough.

Interview Questions
  • Tell us about a time something did not go as planned? What was the outcome? What did you learn from this? What do you do differently now?
3 people found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Louisville, KY

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Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Louisville, KY) in Feb 2021

Interview

Applied the day the job opened. Got the call to interview 9 days after close. Interviewed the next week. It's a panel interview where they take turns introducing themselves and what they do and asking a series of 8 Performance Based Interviewing questions. These can be found on the VA website for practice.

Interview Questions
  • Performance Based Interview Questions were asked. These can be found on the VA website.
5 people found this interview helpful

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Anonymous Employee

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Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Application

I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs in Jan 2020

Interview

There was a panel of 3 staff that included a Chief of Social Work, Social Worker and a nurse. Each took turns asking standard questions which you are rated at.

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Anonymous Employee in Tampa, FL

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Positive Experience
Difficult Interview
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I applied through college or university. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Tampa, FL)

Interview

Very structured, with multi-part questions. Performance based. Was held in front of a panel of 4 individuals and lasted approximately 30-45 minutes. It was a difficult interview so I recommend preparing yourself as much as possible.

Interview Questions
  • What is one project you completed where you had to overcome obstacles?
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Had 4 behavioral interviews for a position last week. Last Friday (which was the last of the four interviews), the interviewer spent most of the interview selling me on the job and didn't ask me any questions. She ended the interview by saying she thinks I am confident and would be a great fit for the role. I took this as a good sign but giving it's 2023 you never truly know. Has anyone ever had an interviewer do something similar and not gotten the job?

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Did i just shoot my foot today?? I had an interview and the HR asked me whats my current salary and how much im expecting in the role im applying for. I told her im on above 50s right now and Im looking for mid 60s to 70s. She said perfect! Did I undersell my self? I have 17 yrs of experience in retail, commercial ant mortgage banking. I well prepared how to answer this question but didnt happened as planned. The HR talks so fast that i got caught off guard.

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