US Bureau of Labor Statistics Interview Questions
& Process
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economist-Statistician
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The interview process was quite long and took its time, spanning nearly two months from start to finish. They were also quite slow to get back to me via email.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Questions about econometric analysis were asked.
- Questions regarding statistical presentation were also included.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Analyst
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I got an email about an interview for a Program Analyst position, but they gave me like 16 hours notice. After I said yes, I did the interview and thought it went pretty well, with mostly standard questions. There were three people on the panel, though one didn't talk much. After that, I never heard from them. I emailed the HR person about a month later to check my status but never got a response. I found out a week after that through USAJobs that they had filled the position. It was a really unprofessional experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Tell me about your experience with quantitative and qualitative problem-solving.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economist
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
I applied for a gig with BLS in DC on USAJobs and they hit me up about a month later for an interview with Chiefs from two different teams in the Consumer Price Surveys division. The interview was over an hour long and they asked me a ton of questions about specific times I used data viz tools, gave virtual presentations, etc. It was hard 'cause I kept using examples from my grad thesis or my previous work experiences. I think I messed up by not using the STAR method well. Had to chase them up two weeks later to find out I didn't get it, which was a bummer.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe a situation where you used data visualization tools to convey data to an audience without technical expertise?
- Share an instance of a successful team presentation you were part of. What contributed to its effectiveness?
- What motivates your interest in working for BLS?
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
IT Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty fair. They do review the questionnaire that you submit when you apply for the job. It's important to answer truthfully because they will ask you for experience in what you have answered. I had two interviews, one with the supervisor and one with the branch chief. They were understanding.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience with SQL?
- Which programming languages have you used in your experience?
- Have you had any involvement with Big Data?
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Interview Questions
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