The process was painless. The Recruiter asked common experience and behavior based questions. If I were to interview again, I would suggest attending a webinar on how to create a resume for federal positions. It’s your resume, not so much the interview that counts!!
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I don’t recall the details of the questions…but I was able to provide examples of previous accounting experience that were inline with the qualities and skill set for this position.
I attended a direct hiring career event for LB&I in April 2024. I was interviewed by a panel of 3 senior revenue agents, they asked me behavioral questions (tell me about a time when you faced a stressful situation, tell me about a time when you had to juggle multiple deadlines, etc.) and also questions on which tax forms I had experience with.
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Tell me about yourself?
Have you ever prepared a business memo?
What is your experience with Excel?
Tell me about a time when you faced a stressful situation.
Tell me about a time when you had to juggle multiple deadlines.
Tell me about a time when you showed leadership.
It was a virtual panel style interview over teams with at 2 managers. I have heard there can be up to five on the panel. They do not ask personal questions. Long silences while they make notes.
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1. Describe difference between a temporary and permanent adjustment. 2. Which schedule in the tax return pertains to the Balance Sheet 3. How would you prepare to start an audit.
SLOW. From submitting my resume to an interview went quick, job offer was slow. In person interview was just six-questions, but still lasted an hour. Both people from the IRS were very friendly though.
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If someone asks you to search a government record for them, what would you do?