US Department of Veterans Affairs It Specialist Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
IT Specialist
Mid Difficult Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
The interview process is unique to the VA and is called Performance Based Interviewing (PBI). It's highly recommended to search online for sample PBI questions and practice them thoroughly, as this isn't a typical interview. Many VA positions, across various grade levels, use the same set of questions. Make sure to practice questions from each PBI category, especially the more challenging ones, to increase your chances of success.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- When asked multi-part PBI questions, you need to repeat the question or jot down notes to make sure you answer all parts.
- Practice the sample questions you find online so you are well-prepared for this PBI-style interview.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
IT Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You gotta apply on USAJOBS first. That's where you gotta upload your KSA's, your resume, and fill out this questionnaire. After that, a recruiter might hit you up if they wanna chat. If you get an interview, they ask everyone the same questions and grade you on it. If you get a good score, you've got a decent shot. FYI, a lot of these jobs go to Veterans.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your expectations for this role?
US Department of Veterans Affairs
IT Specialist
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got an email first. Then a week later, a call to schedule a phone interview. The phone interview was with 5 senior staff members. They asked KSA questions, all scenario-based, like the ones from OPM.gov or the job announcement.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your greatest weakness?
US Department of Veterans Affairs It Specialist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from US Department of Veterans Affairs interview reports.
“What tool would you use to migrate a user profile to a new machine?”
Read reports →“The 2nd floor's internet connection is down, what do you do?”
Read reports →“When asked multi-part PBI questions, you need to repeat the question or jot down notes to make sure you answer all parts.”
Read reports →“If you've finished all your tasks and there's nothing else to do, what would be your next course of action?”
Read reports →“What is your approach when confronted with criticism of the Department of Veterans Affairs?”
Read report →“How would you decide what to work on first if someone urgently needed help?”
Read report →“In resolving that conflict, did you handle it on your own, use someone to help mediate, or get a supervisor involved?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you experienced a conflict with a coworker and explain how you managed to resolve it.”
Read report →“Tell me about your team preferences.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 US Department of Veterans Affairs interview reports.