namtugeoj Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Recently(as in a couple months ago) applied for a position with DFAS(military) and I was called to come in for a interview which happens to be tomorrow. I have never interviewed for a military and or government type position before. Is there anything I need to know, beside what the job is and associated skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Good place. My father is a retired CFO at DFAS when it was in Kettering, OH. He there killer xmas parties for his employees. I was always hung over...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtugeoj Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 This position is geared more to the tech side of operation working with a whole lot of pl/sql and sql+ and other, I believe it was labeled as a IT Specialist, GS-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 a Friend of my job just got a job doing the same thing. Be yourself for the most part. Don't try to be someone you're not. They are really good at picking that up. They will ask for references and will actually sit down and drill those references. I had to do it for my friend and I felt like I was being interrogated for murder. So this interview wont be like any other. Stay relaxed and stay calm and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Recently(as in a couple months ago) applied for a position with DFAS(military) and I was called to come in for a interview which happens to be tomorrow. I have never interviewed for a military and or government type position before. Is there anything I need to know, beside what the job is and associated skills?Once you walk into the room, give the firmest handshake you can muster to the interviewer. The moment you sit down, thrust your right elbow on the desk like you're trying to break it in half, and wait for the ensuing arm-wrestle match to come. It's important to assert your dominance early. Take a Cisco console cable with you and wrap your forearms together, this shows that not only are you willing to stay close to your boss, but it also demonstrates that you have your own set of networking tools and you understand how to use them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Cheech knows his stuff, that was very similar to what I was going to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtugeoj Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 a Friend of my job just got a job doing the same thing. Be yourself for the most part. Don't try to be someone you're not. They are really good at picking that up. They will ask for references and will actually sit down and drill those references. I had to do it for my friend and I felt like I was being interrogated for murder. So this interview wont be like any other. Stay relaxed and stay calm and you'll be fine.Even if the job does not call for security clearance beyond basic clearance that most jobs have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Even if the job does not call for security clearance beyond basic clearance that most jobs have?You're interviewing directly with the DoD. The janitor could probably kick your ass. The mere fact that you're asking that question reveals your weakness, and when the guy from DSS reads this post in doing character research it's going to take a lot more than a spirited arm-wrestling match to keep that job. Here's a tip for when the DSS comes knocking: make sure you sweep the leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Even if the job does not call for security clearance beyond basic clearance that most jobs have?It's possible. I'm not sure what level of clearance if much at all my friend has. I just know that if you are working for any part of the government/military they are very particular about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 They should still do the intensive background test. That way you will be prepared for promotion into a spot for security clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtugeoj Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 You're interviewing directly with the DoD. The janitor could probably kick your ass. The mere fact that you're asking that question reveals your weakness, and when the guy from DSS reads this post in doing character research it's going to take a lot more than a spirited arm-wrestling match to keep that job. Here's a tip for when the DSS comes knocking: make sure you sweep the leg.Not weakness just unknowing of the inner workings of the military. This is why i'm asking. I rather not screw this up as this is a great opportunity for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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