U.S. General Services Administration General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at U.S. General Services Administration.
U.S. General Services Administration
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was pretty easy. They asked some questions about me, what I wanted to get out of the internship, and my thoughts on federal service. The hiring managers were really nice and talked about all the different paths available at GSA. They also mentioned good chances for full-time work after the internship.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would your family say about you?
U.S. General Services Administration
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interviewed through college career services. Arrived and met with 3 recent GSA employees who gave me a folder about the positions and hiring process and answered my questions informally. Then had a 1:1 interview with someone I clicked with, who was personable and made me feel at ease. They use a form with 4 detailed questions. I had to ask for a question to be repeated to stay on track, which was okay. They said I'd hear back in up to 3 weeks. The info packet has a link for testing for each position with a 2-week deadline; they encourage applying for many. The positions included: Transportation Operations Specialist, Realty Specialist, Supply System Specialist, Program Analyst, Human Resource Analyst, Contract Specialist, Business Systems Specialist, Building Management Specialist, Asset Manager, IT Specialist, & Budget Analyst/Financial Management Analyst. Starting at GS-7, you automatically move up a grade each year to GS-12 (year 4), then need to compete for promotion. Philly salaries: GS-7=$41,383, GS-9=$50,620, GS-11=$61,245, GS-12=$73,408 (automatic raises unless performance issues) plus benefits. Interview was about 30 minutes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share a time when a negative situation was turned into a positive one?
- Describe an instance where you had the chance to demonstrate leadership.
U.S. General Services Administration
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So, the whole thing had three rounds of interviews, plus this one in-person essay thing. Each interview was totally different from the others. The first one was more about like, general work stuff, what I like and don't like, and my long-term goals. The second and third interviews were about my past experience, how I think, and how I'd solve problems in real-life situations.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you detail your experience with project management, including specific examples of challenges and how you would address them in similar future scenarios?
U.S. General Services Administration General Intern Interview Questions
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“What would your family say about you?”
Read reports →“Can you share a time when a negative situation was turned into a positive one?”
Read reports →“Describe an instance where you had the chance to demonstrate leadership.”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you faced a difficulty and how you handled it.”
Read reports →“Can you describe your past experiences and any successes you've had?”
Read report →“Can you detail your experience with project management, including specific examples of challenges and how you would address them in similar future scenarios?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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