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Post by Gaidin on Jul 23, 2013 18:58:05 GMT -5
Yep. Only apparently they ask questions about your past experience.
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Post by mcb on Jul 23, 2013 22:56:23 GMT -5
So they seat you separately from them? Well, this should be interesting Not a discussion but interrogation. And they may repeat their questions. And they may...
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Post by crab on Jul 24, 2013 12:06:18 GMT -5
... Mcb, you are taking far too much pleasure in this, lol ... It must either be not so terrible at all, or really really horrific, so much so that you hope that others going through the process will lessen your PTSD! Will it help if we imagine them in their skivvies or will that just make matters worse?
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Post by mcb on Jul 24, 2013 13:01:29 GMT -5
... mcb, you are taking far too much pleasure in this, lol ... It must either be not so terrible at all, or really really horrific, so much so that you hope that others going through the process will lessen your PTSD! Will it help if we imagine them in their skivvies or will that just make matters worse? I'm not allowed to discuss their attire , but I don't think you'll be disappointed. Seriously, I didn't find the OPM SI interivew or the subsequent SSA interview in Falls Church intimidating or difficult. I found most of the questioning to be straightforward, requiring common sense responses. My attitude was one of having a conversation (or discussion of topics) with colleagues or colleagues-to-be. Go in as relaxed as possible and give as complete answers, again, as possible.
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Post by bartleby on Jul 24, 2013 14:38:30 GMT -5
I found the OPM SI to be very stressful. They will not repeat a question and they willnot allow you to ask for clarification. Get good sleep, use common sense, and answer the question. The worst thing you can do is get stumped... As far as the skivvies, it ain't cats they are wearing, I think I can disclose that.. Remember, this is a whole new process, so who knows what will be on the SI, I am prestty sure Obama does not like waterboarding...
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Post by 71stretch on Jul 24, 2013 14:43:35 GMT -5
I found the OPM SI to be very stressful. They will not repeat a question and they willnot allow you to ask for clarification. Get good sleep, use common sense, and answer the question. The worst thing you can do is get stumped... As far as the skivvies, it ain't cats they are wearing, I think I can disclose that.. Remember, this is a whole new process, so who knows what will be on the SI, I am prestty sure Obama does not like waterboarding... Agree with all this. I'd only add, as has been stated here before recently, LISTEN TO THE QUESTION. If you do not understand the question correctly, and you start to answer the question based on your misimpression of what you heard, they will interrupt your answer to tell you so, and you will hope for the trap door to open under whatever sort of chair you are in and transport you out of there. I can only imagine how many points I lost that day.
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Post by mcb on Jul 24, 2013 15:17:45 GMT -5
Do they get a free Obama phone out of it? That, or a "Don't Tread on Me" Flag. Interviewer's choice.
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Post by mcb on Jul 24, 2013 15:22:22 GMT -5
I found the OPM SI to be very stressful. I argued a couple of cases before panels at the 7th & 8th COAs. Those I found quite stressful. The OPM SI and Agency interview, not so much. Different stresses, for different folks (I guess).
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Post by bartleby on Jul 24, 2013 15:31:21 GMT -5
At the time, I had three (3) kitties in my shirt and they were loudly protesting the heat of the bright lights shining in my face.. They also were not happy contemplating the waterboarding.. They were also disconcerted by the smirking of the one with the hat and cane..
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Post by privateatty on Jul 24, 2013 15:59:30 GMT -5
I'd only add, as has been stated here before recently, LISTEN TO THE QUESTION. If you do not understand the question correctly, and you start to answer the question based on your misimpression of what you heard, they will interrupt your answer to tell you so, and you will hope for the trap door to open under whatever sort of chair you are in and transport you out of there. I can only imagine how many points I lost that day. So you're saying it would be bad if I interrupt the question as they are asking it with "That's not the question you should be asking; what you really want to know is . . ." On a serious note, who would ever volunteer to come do these interviews? Sounds like an extremely boring and non-uplifting activity. Do they get a free Obama phone out of it? Oh, for mundane reasons, like duty and the importance of the ALJ Corps.
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Post by mcb on Jul 24, 2013 16:08:35 GMT -5
Oh, for mundane reasons, like duty and the importance of the ALJ Corps. SSA ALJs are important, too (right?)?
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Post by privateatty on Jul 24, 2013 19:24:56 GMT -5
Oh, for mundane reasons, like duty and the importance of the ALJ Corps. SSA ALJs are important, too (right?)? Please. The ALJ Corps is the ALJ Corps. An Agency does not define the ALJ, the latter does--but then I'm preaching to the choir, aren't I?
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Post by mcb on Jul 25, 2013 2:09:52 GMT -5
SSA ALJs are important, too (right?)? Please. The ALJ Corps is the ALJ Corps. An Agency does not define the ALJ, the latter does--but then I'm preaching to the choir, aren't I? Of course.
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Post by carrickfergus on Aug 4, 2013 17:21:32 GMT -5
I guess don't ramble if you don't have to. I was asked a question that I didn't think I could swing, so I said "can we get back to that one later?" They said sure, and we moved on. After a few more Qs, I got the cues I needed. Seemed to have worked out, since I got the call.
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Post by 71stretch on Aug 16, 2013 12:39:56 GMT -5
I was in Washington this week. The interviewers were very nice. It was not a big deal. Relax. the testing was difficult but there is no way to prepare other than being very smart (logic test) and having done a lot of writing for the WD. The other applicants were very nice. A large contingent from California. Everyone grew up in NJ and we had fun comparing high schools. Pretty much everyone I spoke with had a limited GAL in desirable locations. Sounds like a bunch of people who had not found this board.
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Post by JudgeRatty on Aug 16, 2013 21:57:50 GMT -5
I was in Washington this week. The interviewers were very nice. It was not a big deal. Relax. the testing was difficult but there is no way to prepare other than being very smart (logic test) and having done a lot of writing for the WD. The other applicants were very nice. A large contingent from California. Everyone grew up in NJ and we had fun comparing high schools. Pretty much everyone I spoke with had a limited GAL in desirable locations. Sounds like a bunch of people who had not found this board. Ahh, we can only hope! LOL! Really, if most of the people there are limiting their GAL to very few locations, that bodes well for those who are willing to go anywhere (or almost anywhere). Trying to make myself feel good about having a wide GAL....
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Post by privateatty on Aug 17, 2013 8:47:35 GMT -5
The general attitude of those I spoke with (and that certainly was not everyone) was that they were not moving for a job. Then most likely they will not get it, much better for y'all.
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Post by 71stretch on Aug 17, 2013 8:53:05 GMT -5
The general attitude of those I spoke with (and that certainly was not everyone) was that they were not moving for a job. Then most likely they will not get it, much better for y'all. True. There are some who, for whatever reason(s) are limited in the cities they will go to. If they've seen this board, they know how much that limits their chances, especially if their limited cities are popular ones. It does somewhat help the chances of those with wider GALs and decent to good scores.
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Post by lurker/dibs on Aug 17, 2013 9:40:41 GMT -5
Anything to improve our odds. And maybe some with limited GALs will get lucky. But with a wide GAL and the smaller register numbers, I'm thinking the odds of being hired are improving. Just call me "optimist"....
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Post by lurker/dibs on Aug 17, 2013 20:00:58 GMT -5
Yep that's me
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