I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CSOSA (Washington, DC) in Feb 2022
Interview
I received a phone call asking if I was interested in an interview and requesting my writing sample. I confirmed my availability and emailed a writing sample (which was also attached to my application) and then I interviewed by zoom with three attorneys in the office and the paralegal.
It instantly felt like they did not know the details of the job announcement and the questions asked during the USAJobs application. It also felt they had not read my resume. These realizations definitely threw me off and affected my performance, but also let me know early on that it probably wasn't an office I'd be interested working in. It actually left me emotionally exhausted. I'd say just be prepared for anything and know you might be asked questions about things that you clearly have no experience in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your research process? Do you use books?
Do you have any experience with the Privacy Act?
Why do you want to work here?
I applied online. I interviewed at CSOSA (Washington, DC)
Interview
It was a panel interview of three people asking about 10 questions and a few scenarios. Being that it was a federal job, the process was very long. It took much more than a month after applying to be contacted for an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a situation if a client became angry and rude in the absence of your supervisor?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at CSOSA (Washington, DC)
Interview
Local people will take a written test, and be invited back for a panel interview if you scored well on the test. Out of area will do both on same day. Panel interview is conducted by three supervisors. They will ask 5 to 10 questions about how you would handle certain situations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you handled a difficult situation in the past?