Trying to get a Government Job

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Thought I'd share my first taste of success with you guys. Again thanks to everyone thats helped, especially BD who's put up with my annoying private messages. Next step...well hopefully impressing the bureaucrats in the District.

NOTICE OF RESULTS
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To: Dirtbag359
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Human Capital Office
Employment, Talent & Security
Ogden Employment Office
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hco.ogden.ext2@irs.gov

DIRTBAG359
EXAMINATION TECH 0503-5
10OG2-SBX0075-503-05-LC
Rating: 87.94
Veterans Preference: NOT A VET

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Internal Revenue Service.

Your application for the above position was received and processed in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines. Based upon your application, we are pleased to inform you that you tentatively meet eligibility requirements for the occupation and grade level indicated.

You will be receiving correspondence via e-mail, postal mail, or by telephone, informing you of the next step in the application process. The process can take several weeks.

What to Expect Next:
Your qualifications will be verified and resumes will be sent to the selecting officials for review. You will be notified if additional information is needed.

Sincerely,
IRS Employment Team

Congrats on moving to the next stage...how is your interviewing skills?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by saden1

Congrats on moving to the next stage...how is your interviewing skills?

I should be fine. I've done a few mock interviews before during school (around 3 or 4). On the job interviews I have been on I've killed it, but those were unfortunately commission only sales positions where I had to cold call. Plus it's easy to succeed in those interviews as all you have to do is smile, then tell them you're competitive but caring at the same time. So how I do in an actual interview for a regular finance type position remains to be seen. In the meantime I've been in contact with AccountTemps in an attempt to get some work experience.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I should be fine. I've done a few mock interviews before during school (around 3 or 4). On the job interviews I have been on I've killed it, but those were unfortunately commission only sales positions where I had to cold call. Plus it's easy to succeed in those interviews as all you have to do is smile, then tell them you're competitive but caring at the same time. So how I do in an actual interview for a regular finance type position remains to be seen. In the meantime I've been in contact with AccountTemps in an attempt to get some work experience.

Even though Im not a huge fan of the IRS, Good luck.

My first dress in a suite interview was with the federal reserve of richmond. I had to take a hand written 3 or 4 question timed essay test for the first hour. Then i sat in a room for about 2 hours while 4 people asked me questions in a rotating fashion. Then they graded my test in front of me and had me explain the logic in each of my answers.

I didn’t get offered the job, but I think it had more to do with the fact I hadn’t graduated yet and would be able to work for like 3 or 4 months, at least that’s what I like to tell myself. I still want to call and ask why. The experience though was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. I crushed each interview thereafter.

[mlmpetert]

Federal workers earning double their private counterparts - USATODAY.com

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Federal workers earning double their private counterparts - USATODAY.com

That story is a load. Or more accurately it is titled quite creatively. The data doesn't show that a person working for the gov't makes double what another person does in the private sector FOR THE SAME JOB. It says that gov't workers are paid more but does not account for why. Mostly it is because the Fed delegates out the lower level jobs to contractors now.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

That story is a load. Or more accurately it is titled quite creatively. The data doesn't show that a person working for the gov't makes double what another person does in the private sector FOR THE SAME JOB. It says that gov't workers are paid more but does not account for why. Mostly it is because the Fed delegates out the lower level jobs to contractors now.

What most people forget about and don't account for is the benefits people receive while working for the feds.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by firstdown

What most people forget about and don't account for is the benefits people receive while working for the feds.

I joined the government 2 years ago and have worse benefits now. I pay more for health insurance and have worse coverage. I also got 10% into my 401k whether I put any in or not. I do make more money now, though. I also get to boss around my old bosses. That is a nice plus.

[cpayne5]

Also, don't forget about polygraphs with certain agencies within the government. At my orientation, we were told that only 1 in 22 pass the poly that we had to take. If you fail the poly, you get blacklisted and can never support (as a contractor) that agency in the future. Just something to be aware of. We had several contractors try to take government positions, fail the poly, and then lose their contractor jobs because of it.

[MTK]

I had an interview with GE a few years ago. Absolutely brutal. It was an all day affair, had to go room to room, first was a one on one interview, then with a group of 2, group of 3, and finally with a whole room full of people with everyone firing off questions.

Each interview was completely different too. Some people were really nice, some were complete a-holes. Some asked work related questions, and some were just totally off the wall. I was mentally exhausted afterwards. I didn't end up getting the job but honestly I'm glad. I figure if their interview process was that intense the job was probably no picnic either. It sure was an interesting process to go through though.

[Monkeydad]

Congrats. I'm shocked they moved you to the next stage after using Dirtbag359 as your name.




The IRS is about the only place ADDING staff these days. Good for you...bad for the rest of us!

[saden1]

Looks like the Feds are getting more professionally driven organization and ever. And most of these people can work anywhere so I would imagine the feds have to compete for their services. Hell, TSA agents are now making well over 60K nevermine those working in the hill, justice department, energy, high military brass (looks like Dates is going to ax some generals), treasury, state (yeah, you want to be in Iraq or Congo in the middle of the monsoon season?). No wonder D.C. is teaming with yuppies.

Federal Government Employment Stats

Note which departments hardly have any people.

[FRPLG]

What TSA are making 60?. My brother would probably be pretty mad to find out he was making not even 40 while everyone else is making 60K. Where did you find that info?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

What TSA are making 60?. My brother would probably be pretty mad to find out he was making not even 40 while everyone else is making 60K. Where did you find that info?

Sorry, I didn't mean the imply the average salary was 60K. A friend of mine works for the TSA as Transportation Security Specialist...he's pulling in 60K a few years ago but the max range for that position is $103,563 now so who knows what he's pulling now.

[BDBohnzie]

Gov't Benefits used to be the cat's ass, but nowadays, you'll get equal or better benefits in the private sector. Now job security, that's a horse of a different color.