I applied online. I interviewed at IRS (Los Angeles, CA) in Oct 2021
Interview
Panel interview over the phone with the manager, LSC, and management from another state. After the interview, it took about 3 weeks to hear back from HR and they offered me the job. They contacted references. Everything was over the phone and done online. This was also during COVID, so I don’t know if things have changed, but HR was in a different state,
so it should still be virtual. Entire process took about 2 months. Average time for a government job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me why I wanted to work there. Also, asked about experience in customer service as well as the legal field. They also described the work that was to be performed, including the job description. They also asked me questions like “tell me about a time when…..” the questions were very easy and pertained to the job. If you worked in this industry before, then you won't have any trouble answering the questions because they are all related to the job that you’ll be performing. One manager was very soft spoken and I kept asking her to repeat herself, she was very kind and polite. Lots of laughing and opportunity to speak freely, no pressure, wonderful process. Just read the job description and be prepared to answer any questions pertaining to it. Also, why did you choose to apply for this agency? Straightforward and not requiring much thought.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at IRS (San Diego, CA) in Aug 2024
Interview
30 minute phone call not conducted via zoom. The meeting consisted of four people on a panel taking turns asking various questions pertaining to the job description and your previous work history correlating to the job.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at IRS (New York, NY) in Sept 2015
Interview
Applied in March or April over the internet usajobs.gov. received a phone call on August! for an interview, I had almost forgot about applying for the job. The background security check was quick and was in the job in two weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very basic questions, your strength and weaknesses. Major projects you worked on the past. A mistake you made that you learned from. What you will add to the organization and where do do you see yourself in the next five years.
