I applied in-person. The process took 10 months. I interviewed at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Silver Spring, MD) in Feb 2015
Interview
I needed to demonstrate mastery of the discipline so I referenced my work experience. There were several behavioral based questions. In the context of; "tell me about a time when you had to..." achieve consensus in a group with differing views. How you've managed your time, prioritize competing projects, and so on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Demonstrate ability to prioritize competing projects with timelines.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Silver Spring, MD) in July 2017
Interview
I submitted my CV and cover letter via email stating my intent. I received prompt response and based on several back and forth email communications, a telephone interview was scheduled to gauge my overall interests and qualifications for the position. Interview questions range from the most basic as reasons for applying for this position to asking for specific scenarios where I showed ability to work in groups, to independently troubleshoot and solve problems, communication and collaborative experiences with other professionals in other fields. Overall, the telephone interview was very collegial and very fair. Now, I am set to do the on-site visit to meet my potential supervisors and colleagues.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Silver Spring, MD) in July 2017
Interview
Interview process started out with an informational interview over the phone to gauge my interest and then I was invited for an onsite interview where I interviewed with the Deputy Director of the Division, branch managers, team lead, and team members. These interviews were divided into 3 and panel-style. They lasted 30-45 minutes.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How do you handle multiple deadlines and what would you do if you were going to miss a deadline?