0in1
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Post by 0in1 on Aug 17, 2016 17:08:24 GMT -5
Does anyone know if noise cancelling headphones are permitted during the WD? Absolutely not!
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Post by Gaidin on Aug 18, 2016 9:04:26 GMT -5
Thanks! The time it takes to save to the CD, interface with staff if necessary, print out (and possibly repeat steps until it's printed)--is this time taken from your test time? E.g.,if test is over by 2, and you've done everything but run into problems at 1:59 are you screwed? If the latter, how much time should be budgeted to see if it was saved correctly, get it printed out, etc.?
Have they always used the same brand of laptop? What have they used (want to see if keyboard is same or not--just switched keyboards and the delete and some other functions are not where my previous keyboard had them).
I'm not sure we aren't crossing the Rubicon in inches here gang. I don't recall a lot of this information being available for prior testers and certainly going any further will be to far. I again commend unto you the threads from August to November 2013. You will find a wealth of knowledge there and it won't be information that was known only to people who had taken the test.
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Post by Pixie on Aug 18, 2016 9:37:10 GMT -5
I'm not sure we aren't crossing the Rubicon in inches here gang. I don't recall a lot of this information being available for prior testers and certainly going any further will be to far. I again commend unto you the threads from August to November 2013. You will find a wealth of knowledge there and it won't be information that was known only to people who had taken the test. Yes, stay away from the specifics of the testing. Just don't mention what goes on immediately before, during or immediately after the testing. I have deleted the offending post and the portion of it copied in gaidin's post. Pixie
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Post by anotherfed on Aug 18, 2016 9:43:05 GMT -5
Newbies, do not vex Pixie!
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Post by ok1956 on Aug 18, 2016 11:15:21 GMT -5
Dear folks going for testing: I discovered this board after I had completed all areas of testing. It provides great support as you wait for NOR, certs, SSA interview and, as I have discovered, lots of good information about logistics about the various steps (which I didn't have because I wasn't on the board for those steps). Trust me when I say you can do this without having the answers to many of the questions being asked. I had no idea how the WD would be done and OPM does a fine job of providing the information needed to those taking it, although it was provided to us at the time of the test. Please don't create more work for Pixie or ALJD. Just my personal opinion of course.
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Post by mamaru on Aug 18, 2016 11:24:42 GMT -5
I reproduced this post cause I could not get the quote function to work BUT it sure looks to me as if this post is about something that goes on during the test that Pixie just said not to discuss.
Speaking for those of us who remain on the register who were not given the gory details until we arrived the day of the test, I think this type of question goes beyond what should be shared on the Board.
Can't we just keep it to 1) take your badge if you're a fed, 2) potty breaks are allowed, 3) layer, and 4) other things of that nature rather than what goes on in the testing room related to the test itself, like how much time to budget?
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Post by Pixie on Aug 18, 2016 11:49:35 GMT -5
I reproduced this post cause I could not get the quote function to work BUT it sure looks to me as if this post is about something that goes on during the test that Pixie just said not to discuss.
Speaking for those of us who remain on the register who were not given the gory details until we arrived the day of the test, I think this type of question goes beyond what should be shared on the Board.
Can't we just keep it to 1) take your badge if you're a fed, 2) potty breaks are allowed, 3) layer, and 4) other things of that nature rather than what goes on in the testing room related to the test itself, like how much time to budget?
I agree. Lei's move on.
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Post by Pixie on Aug 18, 2016 12:01:27 GMT -5
I reproduced this post cause I could not get the quote function to work BUT it sure looks to me as if this post is about something that goes on during the test that Pixie just said not to discuss.
Speaking for those of us who remain on the register who were not given the gory details until we arrived the day of the test, I think this type of question goes beyond what should be shared on the Board.
Can't we just keep it to 1) take your badge if you're a fed, 2) potty breaks are allowed, 3) layer, and 4) other things of that nature rather than what goes on in the testing room related to the test itself, like how much time to budget?
Exactly. There are more candidates going through the process who don't know about this board than those who do. It wasn't even in existent when I went through, and I came out with a good score. Pixie
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Post by Baymax on Aug 18, 2016 12:35:13 GMT -5
Sorry Pixie. I figured that the confidentiality agreement was the main limitation to what we can share. I wrote that post while at DCA waiting for my flight home after the interview in FC, and my brain was a little fried, and I didn't think about what information may have been already out there, and what information was not available to many of the others (including me) who took the WD in the past. Not sure how that gives anyone an advantage, however, but perhaps it's time you locked this thread as we are clearly venturing well into territory that we shouldn't.
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Post by Pixie on Aug 18, 2016 12:38:54 GMT -5
Sorry Pixie. I figured that the confidentiality agreement was the main limitation to what we can share. I wrote that post while at DCA waiting for my flight home after the interview in FC, and my brain was a little fried, and I didn't think about what information may have been already out there, and what information was not available to many of the others (including me) who took the WD in the past. Not sure how that gives anyone an advantage, however, but perhaps it's time you locked this thread as we are clearly venturing well into territory that we shouldn't. Yes, I have thought about closing it, but there may be a few more posters who have questions that don't include what goes on in the testing room itself. Pixie.
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Post by jagvet on Aug 18, 2016 15:15:33 GMT -5
I wore sweats and a tshirt for wd. Had a pullover if needed. Not needed my day. I definitely won most casual in our group of 32. However, I also may have won most laid back(relatively speaking) cause my goals were focus and comfort that day. Rocked the attorney look for the si. I wore a suit both days. I think there can be too much gaming the WD. Since most of my writing in my earlier career was done either in a suit or fatigues, and I'm no longer authorized to wear BDUs, I went with the suit. I was comfortable enough and not self-conscious about what I wore. Here's some basic advice I remember from the board a year ago when I was getting ready: 1. Don't make any change to your eating habits--your system might not respond well. Just have your normal breakfast. Brush afterward and look in the mirror for stuck food in teeth on SI day. 2. Be comfortable at the WD, but don't stress over "What Not to Wear." Bring a sweater or jacket if you're not wear wearing one. 3. The SI is the big dress-like-a-judge day (even though most ALJs have casual Friday every day). Everything pressed and clean. If possible, avoid distractions like lapel pins, political buttons, loud jewelry (style or noise), overwhelming cologne, cowboy hats (unless you have a GAL limited to Texas or maybe Oklahoma), sandals, flip-flops.
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Post by banks on Aug 18, 2016 15:43:08 GMT -5
Aug 18, 2016 15:15:33 GMT -5 jagvet said
"or a conservative skirt-suit (women--pants suit is okay if you don't look frumpy)"
LOL. Thanks for the fashion tip.
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Post by christina on Aug 18, 2016 16:16:13 GMT -5
Um jagvet, have u ever attended anything that remotely resembles legal without a suit;)
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Post by Pixie on Aug 18, 2016 17:43:50 GMT -5
Aug 18, 2016 15:15:33 GMT -5 jagvet said "or a conservative skirt-suit (women--pants suit is okay if you don't look frumpy)"
LOL. Thanks for the fashion tip. The women on this Board are not frumpy! Pixie
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Post by 71stretch on Aug 18, 2016 18:27:49 GMT -5
Aug 18, 2016 15:15:33 GMT -5 jagvet said "or a conservative skirt-suit (women--pants suit is okay if you don't look frumpy)"
LOL. Thanks for the fashion tip. The women on this Board are not frumpy! Pixie Ah, brings back memories of the pantsuit discussions from years ago. Definitely not frumpy.
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Post by christina on Aug 18, 2016 19:59:33 GMT -5
Aug 18, 2016 15:15:33 GMT -5 jagvet said "or a conservative skirt-suit (women--pants suit is okay if you don't look frumpy)"
LOL. Thanks for the fashion tip. The women on this Board are not frumpy! Pixie Indeed not!!! However, as I could not find skirt suit I liked, i went for black dress, classy black sweater, and sharp necklace. It worked!! Felt more confident that way and just going in looking sharp not to mention having guts to not wear suit jacket gave me whatever the female counterpart of swag is called that I needed for interview. Bottom line-do what works for u.
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Post by phoenixrakkasan on Aug 18, 2016 21:16:19 GMT -5
I can no longer refuse to share the secret. Here it goes:
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Post by Gaidin on Aug 18, 2016 22:33:42 GMT -5
Um jagvet, have u ever attended anything that remotely resembles legal without a suit;) I think he would likely attend a pool party wearing a sport coat and feel guilty about leaving the tie at home.
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Post by gary on Aug 18, 2016 22:37:10 GMT -5
Um jagvet, have u ever attended anything that remotely resembles legal without a suit;) I think he would likely attend a pool party wearing a sport coat and feel guilty about leaving the tie at home. He'd wear his swimsuit--an elegant double-breasted wash and wear neo-Edwardian, since he's no slave to fashion.
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Post by phoenixrisingALJ on Aug 18, 2016 22:39:42 GMT -5
I think we all know what to wear to an interview at this point in our lives? Is this really a discussion point? If so - I really need to scream into a pillow.... smh
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