Amtrak interview questions

After applying online for the position, I was asked to take a Behavioral Assessment Test online, then an onsite interview at the 30th Street, Philadelphia Train Station offices with a panel consisting of the hiring manager and an associate. Not only was I forced to pay $25 for my onsite parking (when Amtrak employees normally receive parking charge validation/exemption), but the hiring manager didn't even acknowledge my honorable combat service in the United States Marine Corps, nor the sacrifices I made to my Country (ie Purple Heart) for such service. And despite having 35 years of professional experience directly related to the position (in 6 well-admired, Fortune 50 companies), 7 professional certifications, a bachelor's degree with summa cum laude honors, an advanced education program certificate from Harvard University directly related to the position, and a distinguished military career, I was told by the internal recruiter that the hiring manager felt that I didn't have sufficient experience or background for the open role. The internal recruiter also told me that I was the only US veteran interviewed for the position. In other words, despite the fact that Amtrak is a US Federal Agency charged to afford preference to decorated US combat veterans (well supported by the current President), my military background wasn't even considered. Consequently, if you are a decorated Veteran and hopeful that a Federal Agency will hire you, do not consider Amtrak in your job search. Not only will they downgrade your military service, they will readily show you the door even when you have significant professional experience and certifications. Amtrak therefore is "pure proof" as to why most Veterans in the US aren't respected at all, even by Federal agencies who are supposed to hire them as a priority. Furthermore, having to pay parking fees as a candidate without reimbursement, you are relegated to "second class citizen" status. It's no wonder that Amtrak has never made a profit in its existence, since Veterans aren't allowed to be considered for positions of leadership.

Received an email with a interview appointment. Met with a panel of 3 individuals who were all very approachable. Began with the typical tell me about yourself. Each person took turns asking situational and technical questions. Very straight forward and relaxed interview environment. They stated in the beginning for the situational questions they wanted a problem, action taken, and the outcome. The technical questions were very simple and straight forward, anyone with a mechanical background could of answered then easily.