DOJ Honors 2014 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone gotten their schedule yet? I just realized I forgot to note a day when I can't interview and now I'm getting pretty anxious about it.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone gotten their schedule yet? I just realized I forgot to note a day when I can't interview and now I'm getting pretty anxious about it.

I got my schedule faxed to me today. They faxed me a place and date, but no time. I'll wait until next week to contact them if they haven't let me know what time to be there.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone gotten their schedule yet? I just realized I forgot to note a day when I can't interview and now I'm getting pretty anxious about it.

I received my fax today. It listed day, time, and location.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone also apply for DHS Honors?

I'm applying to DHS/IRS/and DOT as well as DOJ anyone have any idea how many spots other agencies hire can't seem to find a number anywhere?

Have you heard anything from DOT? Nothing here.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone gotten their schedule yet? I just realized I forgot to note a day when I can't interview and now I'm getting pretty anxious about it.

I received my fax today. It listed day, time, and location.

Do you mind sharing what component? I'm just wondering if my component hasn't issued times yet.

Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

EOIR for me.

[Anonymous User]

ok same, i'll contact the scheduler about timing. thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Just got my interview date! Preferred day of preferred week, unexpectedly in my own city. EOIR.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone also apply for DHS Honors?

I'm applying to DHS/IRS/and DOT as well as DOJ anyone have any idea how many spots other agencies hire can't seem to find a number anywhere?

Have you heard anything from DOT? Nothing here.

DOT final round is finishing up this week.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone interviewing with OCIJ this week willing to share the locations listed on the regional preference form filled out at the interview? It doesn't really give a competitive edge to know ahead of time, it just helps those of us trying to weigh personal considerations on location. Thanks!!!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone interviewing with OCIJ this week willing to share the locations listed on the regional preference form filled out at the interview? It doesn't really give a competitive edge to know ahead of time, it just helps those of us trying to weigh personal considerations on location. Thanks!!!

also if anyone's willing to share how their interview went/ the format, much appreciated!!

[Anonymous User]

EOIR (OCIJ) interview on Thursday. Getting nervous. Should I bone up on some immigration related stuff, or is the interview more of a "fit"/general interpersonal skills interview?

Also, does anyone know how many interviewers there will be? (Trying to determine how many copies of things to print.)

Good luck to everyone. *gulp*

[Anonymous User]

Can anyone speak to the DEA interview?

[Anonymous User]

For those interviewing with OCIJ, these are the locations listed on the preference sheet:

Arlington, VA
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Buffalo, NY
Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth, NJ
New York, NY

Florence, AZ
Imperial, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Tacoma, WA

Atlanta, GA
Bloomington, MN
Chicago, IL
Cleveland, OH
Detroit, MI
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Kansas City, MO
Lumpkin, GA (Stewart)
Miami, FL
Miami, FL detained (Krome)
Oakdale, LA
Orlando, FL
Los Fresnos, TX (Port Isabel)
San Antonio, TX

Hope that helps all of you. Good luck, everyone!

[Anonymous User]

Thanks for the locations. So is no one going to post about how their interviews went or anything?

[Anonymous User]

I interviewed with EOIR-OCIJ, what do you want to know?

[Anonymous User]

I interviewed with EOIR-OCIJ, what do you want to know?

Did they ask any weird questions, or was it just routine? Do they ask substantive questions about immigration? Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

I interviewed with EOIR-OCIJ, what do you want to know?

Did they ask any weird questions, or was it just routine? Do they ask substantive questions about immigration? Thanks!

I'm reluctant to give someone an advantage over me, so forgive me if my responses are nebulous I'm not sure what you consider routine, but it was pretty close to what I expected and I didn't think anything reached the level of weird. I was not asked any substantive questions about immigration.

[Edit: added pronoun for clarification.]

[Anonymous User]

I interviewed with EOIR-OCIJ, what do you want to know?

Did they ask any weird questions, or was it just routine? Do they ask substantive questions about immigration? Thanks!

I'm reluctant to give someone an advantage over me, so forgive me if my responses are nebulous I'm not sure what you consider routine, but it was pretty close to what I expected and I didn't think anything reached the level of weird. I was not asked any substantive questions about immigration.

[Edit: added pronoun for clarification.]

Haha I understand, thanks! I am just hoping there aren't any questions like "name three adjectives that perfectly describe yourself" (randomly says three) "Okay great, now tell me a story that explains how you personify each one." (......) I am just scared that is going to happen again.

[Anonymous User]

I interviewed with EOIR-OCIJ, what do you want to know?

Did they ask any weird questions, or was it just routine? Do they ask substantive questions about immigration? Thanks!

I'm reluctant to give someone an advantage over me, so forgive me if my responses are nebulous I'm not sure what you consider routine, but it was pretty close to what I expected and I didn't think anything reached the level of weird. I was not asked any substantive questions about immigration.

[Edit: added pronoun for clarification.]

Haha I understand, thanks! I am just hoping there aren't any questions like "name three adjectives that perfectly describe yourself" (randomly says three) "Okay great, now tell me a story that explains how you personify each one." (......) I am just scared that is going to happen again.

Hah Definitely nothing like that!

[Anonymous User]

My interviewer just read questions off a questionnaire. A lot of clichéd interview questions, and things you'd expect, like why immigration? Don't stress, I really felt at ease with my interviewer. But obviously I have no idea how I did, I'm just really hoping I did ok. Best of luck to all; if you have more specific questions, ask away!

[Anonymous User]

Did you guys write thank you notes/e-mails after your interviews? CSO told me I really should, but I feel like they are lame. My interviewer did tell me to e-mail him though if I wanted to ask him any advice or if I want to come in to watch master, so I feel like it wouldn't be weird if I sent a thank you note.

[Anonymous User]

Did you guys write thank you notes/e-mails after your interviews? CSO told me I really should, but I feel like they are lame. My interviewer did tell me to e-mail him though if I wanted to ask him any advice or if I want to come in to watch master, so I feel like it wouldn't be weird if I sent a thank you note.

My interviewer gave me a business card without an email address - so, I'm probably not going to send a note.

[Anonymous User]

Did you guys write thank you notes/e-mails after your interviews? CSO told me I really should, but I feel like they are lame. My interviewer did tell me to e-mail him though if I wanted to ask him any advice or if I want to come in to watch master, so I feel like it wouldn't be weird if I sent a thank you note.

I would. I think it is the professional thing to do

[Anonymous User]

I just wanted to say that this wait is tough - had the shutdown not happened we'd have heard back by now. At least this is about the time finalists were being announced last year.