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Post by floss on Jun 4, 2014 15:01:11 GMT -5
Very interesting... after this much time, I would have thought we would have heard something.
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Post by sealaw90 on Jun 4, 2014 15:06:59 GMT -5
Very interesting... after this much time, I would have thought we would have heard something. Agree. It must be a trap...
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Post by cubbietax on Jun 4, 2014 15:15:29 GMT -5
Is this where we start yelling at the movie screen "Don't open that door to ODAR" as the psycho killer is waiting behind it. I guess this will excite the second cert. crowd .
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Post by floss on Jun 4, 2014 15:38:36 GMT -5
So what are all these references supposed to think if no one is supposed to know whether you had an interview? How do you explain that?
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Post by ksf on Jun 4, 2014 16:09:24 GMT -5
No. Hotel was charging for internet, so had to wait until the bar opened up. Mine went fine, as far as I know. But, I rather enjoy these things.
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Post by dudeabides on Jun 4, 2014 16:16:14 GMT -5
We were reminded of the confidentiality agreement from the start. But I do not think it is a violation simply to report that (1) I have completed my interview and (2) it was intense but enjoyable. No problemo. Good luck to others!
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Post by dudeabides on Jun 4, 2014 16:49:52 GMT -5
Yes. But they were Nihilists.
They kept saying: Vee vill cut off your Johnson, Lebowski!
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Post by sxsw on Jun 4, 2014 17:11:40 GMT -5
I was beginning to fear a parallel to the Doublemeat Palace episode of BTVS.
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Post by 71stretch on Jun 4, 2014 17:38:38 GMT -5
So what are all these references supposed to think if no one is supposed to know whether you had an interview? How do you explain that? I don't get what the references are "supposed to think" has to do with anything. They were called, they answered the questions. That's the end of their involvement. That someone had an interview at ODAR is not a secret, and someone can say they were interviewed, to their references or anyone else. But, the substantive contents of the interview are not to be disclosed.
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Post by orchid on Jun 4, 2014 17:47:03 GMT -5
Yes. But they were Nihilists. They kept saying: Vee vill cut off your Johnson, Lebowski! I hope you also told the panel: Look, let me explain something to you. I'm not Mr. Lebowski. You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. That, or His Dudeness … Duder … or El Duderino, if, you know, you're not into the whole brevity thing.
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Post by hilltopper on Jun 4, 2014 19:09:49 GMT -5
As interviews go, this one seemed a little less intense to me. The Judges were matter of fact and reminded you that you signed a confidentiality agreement with OPM.
Administration was much smoother this time around. You walked in, were handed your expense reimbursement packet and about 2 minutes later one of the judges interviewing you came out, got you and took you in to one of the offices.
From that point on it was the standard scripted questions.
Total time in the interview for me was about 1:15. I stayed at the Homewood Suites. Saw someone walking back to the the Hampton Inn who was probably 5 min ahead of me and one behind me 3 or 4 minutes. So exact length depends on the level of verbosity in your answers. [Guess that means I am medium verbose].
I suspect all of you who are interviewing will leave feeling fine.
Don't sweat over the interview, D.C. humidity will take care of that for you.
Good Luck to all. Hope to see you in a training class ... (and that necessarily implies I would have made it as well.)
ht
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Post by 71stretch on Jun 5, 2014 0:42:59 GMT -5
As interviews go, this one seemed a little less intense to me. The Judges were matter of fact and reminded you that you signed a confidentiality agreement with OPM. Administration was much smoother this time around. You walked in, were handed your expense reimbursement packet and about 2 minutes later one of the judges interviewing you came out, got you and took you in to one of the offices. From that point on it was the standard scripted questions. Total time in the interview for me was about 1:15. I stayed at the Homewood Suites. Saw someone walking back to the the Hampton Inn who was probably 5 min ahead of me and one behind me 3 or 4 minutes. So exact length depends on the level of verbosity in your answers. [Guess that means I am medium verbose]. I suspect all of you who are interviewing will leave feeling fine. Don't sweat over the interview, D.C. humidity will take care of that for you. Good Luck to all. Hope to see you in a training class ... (and that necessarily implies I would have made it as well.) ht Hope this time around is the charm for you, ht, whether at OMHA or ODAR. You deserve it.
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Post by Ace Midnight on Jun 5, 2014 9:01:31 GMT -5
Although I had flight delays each way, I must say the experience went fairly smoothly.
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Post by agilitymom on Jun 5, 2014 13:56:37 GMT -5
Done and done! Now the real waiting begins. Everyone at the SSA was really nice and helpful.
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Post by futuressaalj on Jun 5, 2014 14:00:12 GMT -5
Done and done! Now the real waiting begins. Everyone at the SSA was really nice and helpful. You'll probably have to choose from one of two offers! I am sure you are glad having this behind you.
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Post by agilitymom on Jun 5, 2014 14:33:42 GMT -5
I should also add that everyone at the Medicare office was really nice too!
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Post by funkyodar on Jun 5, 2014 14:43:58 GMT -5
All wrapped up. Found the folks extremely helpful and the process intense. There is no doubt in my mind that this process, from soup to nuts, has been geared to find specific qualities inherent in great aljs. Once again, my fellow candidates were exemplary and whoever emerges from this process "in the black" will be a benefit to odar.
The feeling of utter relief walking out of that building was almost narcotic. For the first time in 15 months i dont have any upcoming applicant responsibilities. No testing or interviews to prep for. No references to smooze. I've cast my dice and whether it rolls snake eyes or winner winner chicken dinner is now out of my hands. Incredibly relieving.
nothing now but to wait and as of tomorrow morn i will spend the first week of that wait with my toes in the sand and a drink in my hand.
Best of luck all.
Funk
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Post by 71stretch on Jun 5, 2014 14:51:17 GMT -5
All wrapped up. Found the folks extremely helpful and the process intense. There is no doubt in my mind that this process, from soup to nuts, has been geared to find specific qualities inherent in great aljs. Once again, my fellow candidates were exemplary and whoever emerges from this process "in the black" will be a benefit to odar. The feeling of utter relief walking out of that building was almost narcotic. For the first time in 15 months i dont have any upcoming applicant responsibilities. No testing or interviews to prep for. No references to smooze. I've cast my dice and whether it rolls snake eyes or winner winner chicken dinner is now out of my hands. Incredibly relieving. nothing now but to wait and as of tomorrow morn i will spend the first week of that wait with my toes in the sand and a drink in my hand. Best of luck all. Funk I remember that feeling, funky. Enjoy the sand!
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Post by Missundaztood on Jun 5, 2014 22:38:13 GMT -5
nothing now but to wait and as of tomorrow morn i will spend the first week of that wait with my toes in the sand and a drink in my hand. Nice! I'm planning on reflecting obsessively until something else can silence all those thoughts about the things I should have said but didn't and the actual words that came out of my mouth.
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Post by westernalj on Jun 6, 2014 4:56:45 GMT -5
Many of us do that Miz. Just because we didn't give the perfect responses doesn't mean we didn't do just fine.
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