I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (Jamaica, NY) in Apr 2016
Interview
The questions posted here at Glassdoor pretty much covered my questions. The two interviewers read from a script. They were very friendly and cordial, and professional.
That being said, I want to EMPHASIZE the need to get your documentation in order. The hiring manager is a perfectionist who kept returning to the meeting room to ask job candidates for missing documents, such as resume, selective registration (for males born after 1960; link was provided in email from HR), college transcript (even though it was optional and only if you had 3.0 GPA), proof of citizenship, social security card, etc. I got the sense that he will use these missing documents as a method to whittle down the applicants he will consider hiring. I also believe the hiring manager selected questions to ask candidates based on his personal review of your documentation. Thus, it is CRITICAL to ensure that every item on the checklist that is applicable to you is included when you show up for the interview. Even ONE SINGLE MISSING DOCUMENT could effectively remove you from contention for a job offer.
The position was listed on usajob website and held open for 48 hours at the beginning of March, and only the first 500 applications were accepted. SSA was conducting 200 interviews, and I don't know how many offers will be made.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Dealing with difficult coworkers. Communicating with people of different background. General work background questions. Two scenarios at the end.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (New York, NY)
Interview
Lengthy and general questions were asked during the interview by two managers. No written part to interview but general questions that are asked in terms of dealing with difficult situations
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Social Security Administration
Interview
I received an email from the manager and asked me to come in for an interview. I was interviewed by 4 supervisors/managers. They asked me a series of questions listed on their document and got back to me within 1-2 weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult decision did you have to make and how did you overcome it?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Social Security Administration in Apr 2019
Interview
STAR questions were asked. Be prepared with some answers that pertain to your experience. Sometimes two or three interviewers. Behavioral based questions. I took experiences from my past to answer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In 5 minutes describe something you know of very well
