Interview Preparation

Congratulations! You made it to the interview! Now maximize your chances of getting selected by being fully prepared for what to expect in a federal interview. The federal job interview is a TEST! Your answer that you give your interview will be SCORED by the panel or the hiring manager. Get prepared with practice and review by an expert interview trainer. Get ready with a competency and skill review, interview practice by telephone, and discussion of answers. Work with an expert Interview Trainer to improve your techniques and confidence. We have two expert interview prep services to tailor to your needs and budget. Talking to an expert interview trainer can increase your confidence and examples for your interview.

INTERVIEW QUICK PREP

Getting Ready for the Behavior-Based Interview

In a 90-minute phone consultation, we will provide you:

• Insight into the top level skills and competencies for the target position by reviewing the target announcement
• Discussion about interview formats for government
• Practice on your best success story
• An introduction to the Behavior-Based Interview Style

Please be aware that we need 2-3 working days notice to provide you with this service.

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INTERVIEW FULL PREP with audio recording

First session will be preparation and discussion. Second session will be with a recording. You will receive private access to the session recording that you can listen to online. Listen to your words, answers, voice and improve your ability to present your best accomplishments and skills. We will conduct two separate one-hour phone conversations with you and provide:

• A Basic Interview Skills packet, including general practice questions
• Sample position-specific questions, based on a thorough review of your application materials and vacancy announcement, for practice and preparation
• A telephone mock-interview with audio recording, consisting of 5 to 10 interview questions
• Question-by-question critique of the mock interview with feedback, suggestions for improvement, and tips on successful interviewing
• Follow-up discussion and consultation
• Private access to your session recording, so that you can listen and practice your interviewing skills

Please be aware that we need at least one week to schedule the two separate appointments for this service.

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Federal Selection Interview: Unrealized Potential

Check out this 2003 report with helpful information about federal job interviews. Download report here »
Kathryn’s favorite pages from the report: page 6, 7, 13, and 23.