I applied online. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (Seattle, WA) in Aug 2015
Interview
A long process but not too difficult and the interviewers were very friendly. Not an intimidating interview. The first interview was a pass/fail panel interview with 3 interviewers. The second interview was with the manager and her manager (from the regional office). While there were a lot of very standard interview and customer service questions mostly they asked about my different experiences, particularly as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
The only annoyance I had is how long the process is! Between initial interview and start date, it is nearly 2 months! My suggestion would be to start this while already employed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When interning for the US Senate was there ever a time you disagreed with the legislation, how did you handle that?
I applied through other source. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (Dothan, AL) in Mar 2016
Interview
It was short I was asked one interview question about myself then it was just scenarios.
There was a two person panel with the director and the supervisor of that section. it was very easy to be comfortable because they where laid back and approachable. Just had the interview today so fingers crossed that they enjoyed me as well as I enjoyed them.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (Detroit, MI) in Mar 2016
Interview
Telephone Interview to determine if after hearing the position and job detail I believe the job would be something I would like doing. Interviewer gave an introduction. Interviewer let me know that my resume had been reviewed. I was asked to bring in for my interview my resume and reference letter. I was given the location and contact information.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did you understand what the job entail? You have any questions? Would you like to come in for an interview?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Social Security Administration (Louisville, KY)
Interview
One interview with 3 managers. Not very many difficult questions. I was asked about myself and given a brief description of the job duties and expectations. The interview process felt like an opportunity to for management to meet and get to know the applicants rather a screening process to determine whether or not the applicant is a good fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us something about yourself that isn't on your resume.
