Job Interview Today! - Page 6

Costa · 08-28-2010, 09:46 AM

Good luck D. I have no doubt you will be successful no matter which opportunity comes along. Keep us posted....

08-28-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Saturday D. Whats the deal?

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well.

pnoon · 08-28-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well.

Or maybe there were other candidates that you didn't see.

08-28-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Or maybe there were other candidates that you didn't see.

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

Chingas · 08-28-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

Sorry Brother. You got the right attitude tho. It won't get you down and you keep on truckin'!

Whee · 08-28-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well.

Dude, that sucks.

RevSmoke · 08-28-2010, 10:21 PM

Good attitude, Darrell.

God's blessings on your continued search.

SmokeyJoe · 08-28-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

Reminds me of a friend of mine who used to do the hiring for a company...

It had little room for advancement, so he said he routinely chose inferior candidates because they were less likely to move on. Better candidates often were able to find superior jobs and would leave - necessitating additional hires and training.

From his company's perspective, it was more cost effective to hire people for whom the job would be a destination, not just a stepping stone. Seems plausible in this Whole Foods interview process.

Keep that positive attitude, bro! Hoping to hear good things soon.

smokin5 · 08-28-2010, 11:30 PM

Keep swingin' Brother!
Remember, even Babe Ruth had 1330 strikeouts.

08-31-2010, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed.

kydsid · 08-31-2010, 12:42 PM

Good luck.

Next up is the phone interview. It will be anywhere from a panel asking questions to the Selecting Official calling asking for you then saying "So you want a job?"

JaKaacH · 08-31-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed.

I heard they are going to remap/survey Antartica.

08-31-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

I heard they are going to remap/survey Antartica.

I'm glad I didn't apply to be a surveyor.

Starscream · 08-31-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skullnrose

I'm with MCS only place I think you can over dress for an interview would be at a strip club.

Wear the tie, just to be safe.
Good luck Darrell.

longknocker · 08-31-2010, 12:52 PM

Good Luck & Prayers Sent, Brother!

SmokeyJoe · 08-31-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed.

We already knew you were the best qualified.

Hope your supervisor will be a S/BOTL!

darkleeroy · 08-31-2010, 01:53 PM

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.

EDIT: I don't know how it is in other places, but common interview attire in business is dark blue or charcoal suit; white shirt; neutral tie; and black or cordovan shoes with a matching belt. Think the upcoming movie the Adjustment Bureau.

08-31-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by darkleeroy

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.

I own several suits. One of them is always ready.

I'll get an interview, just waiting for them to call.

kydsid · 08-31-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by darkleeroy

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.

Fed doesn't do in person interview. Phone for the vast majority of applications, some are videotapped but that has to be in the job announcement when you apply, which it wasn't for Darrell's job.

darkleeroy · 08-31-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I own several suits. One of them is always ready.

I'll get an interview, just waiting for them to call.

Cool beans, just don't tell them you make kids cry.

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Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Job Interview Today! Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this: Status of my application: Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified Keep your fingers crossed.

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darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Job Interview Today! There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready. But I think you already figured that out. EDIT: I don't know how it is in other places, but common interview attire in business is dark blue or charcoal suit; white shirt; neutral tie; and black or cordovan shoes with a matching belt. Think the upcoming movie the Adjustment Bureau. __________________ Last edited by darkleeroy; 08-31-2010 at 01:58 PM.