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The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 230,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. [Their] duties are wide-ranging, but [their] goal is clear: keeping America safe. (source: www.dhs.gov)
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Hi all,
I have an interview for the above position soon and I would like any input about what kind of questions might be asked?
Also, how would you rate the job?
Thanks a bunch
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Originally Posted by: Jetfan1973  How was the interview? I’ll have a better response to give once I hear back, depending on if I passed or not
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Tagging along here. Any insights for the Import Specialist job? Who works as an Import Specialist, please, respond here or DM me I have some questions go you :) thanks!
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Originally Posted by: PSEtoPTF Tagging along here. Any insights for the Import Specialist job? Who works as an Import Specialist, please, respond here or DM me I have some questions go you :) thanks! I would like to know too. Moreover, I would like to know about the hiring process. Edited by user Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:52:39 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Stephjp literally the generic hiring process. Nothing unique or different about it. Originally Posted by: PSEtoPTF Tagging along here. Any insights for the Import Specialist job? Who works as an Import Specialist, please, respond here or DM me I have some questions go you :) thanks! I would like to know too. Moreover, I would like to know about the hiring process.
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Trying to find out more information on this process.
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I applied for the most recent announcement (GS9 this time around) and really hoping to get picked up for the Tampa location. I went through the entire process a few years ago for GS5 and was offered the job and everything.
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Panel interview, reference check, drug test, background check is about equivalent to a Top Secret but you don't actually carry a security clearance. The process took quite awhile for me but my hiring also took place during the pandemic.
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Originally Posted by: peteyboy123 I applied for the most recent announcement (GS9 this time around) and really hoping to get picked up for the Tampa location. I went through the entire process a few years ago for GS5 and was offered the job and everything. Any reason why you didn’t take the job? I find that most people that apply for the position usually accept upon being hired.
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Originally Posted by: tc1234 Originally Posted by: peteyboy123 I applied for the most recent announcement (GS9 this time around) and really hoping to get picked up for the Tampa location. I went through the entire process a few years ago for GS5 and was offered the job and everything. Any reason why you didn’t take the job? I find that most people that apply for the position usually accept upon being hired. Was only offered Chicago as a location and nothing close to home (FL). Living in Chicago by myself on GS5 salary wasn’t gonna work.
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Originally Posted by: peteyboy123 Originally Posted by: tc1234 Originally Posted by: peteyboy123 I applied for the most recent announcement (GS9 this time around) and really hoping to get picked up for the Tampa location. I went through the entire process a few years ago for GS5 and was offered the job and everything. Any reason why you didn’t take the job? I find that most people that apply for the position usually accept upon being hired. Was only offered Chicago as a location and nothing close to home (FL). Living in Chicago by myself on GS5 salary wasn’t gonna work. Makes sense. You went through the process and passed so you already know how it is and seem qualified
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Originally Posted by: Mnthiker Panel interview, reference check, drug test, background check is about equivalent to a Top Secret but you don't actually carry a security clearance. The process took quite awhile for me but my hiring also took place during the pandemic. I applied to the recent posting that just closed. About how long did it take for you. What is there to expect on the panel interview? Thanks
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Process for me took just over a year but I started right before Covid-19 hit. The questions for me centered around experiences such as tell us about a time you did this or why you would be good fit etc etc. Each panelist engaged. I don't remember it being many questions or too long. It seemed like a straight forward interview with no curve balls. Like a previous poster said, nothing real unique about it.
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Anyone hear anything yet?
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Does anyone have any updates on this position? I applied and was referred for two advertisements back in April but was never contacted and now I see a new advertisement for the same area I have applied for twice. I am currently a government employee so I know it is a process but has anyone else seen any movement with their application?
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any insight to the job ? thinking about applying but unsure.
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Was wondering if anyone else applied to the recent vacancies CBP had or if they had heard back about referrals yet
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