General Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at US Department of Defense with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for General Engineer roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at US Department of Defense overall takes an average of 76 days.
Common stages of the interview process at US Department of Defense as a General Engineer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
Drug test: 20%
Background check: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at US Department of Defense (Aberdeen, MD) in Sep 2009
Interview
We first started by introducing ourselves to the panel. We then saw a brief powerpoint presentation along with a video of the Department of Defense and statistics of the employee background. They then asked about three very easy questions regarding which department I would want to work in, why my background fits with the group, and why I really wanted to work with the Department of Defense. It was a very easy and relaxed interview.
Structured and timely and controlled. It was a panel interview with four people plus HR Structured and timely and controlled. It was a panel interview with four people plus HR
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Department of Defense (Houston, TX) in Nov 2016
Interview
Telephone interview only - 40 minutes to answer 7 questions from an interview panel
This was the only interview, not on-site visit. Very difficult to accept a position without any in-person interactions. If I wasn't familiar with the area, would not have accepted. Fortunately it is a very well run department with competent and personable co workers. I am glad I accepted the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Detailed explanation of my handling of contractor data