I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) (Atlanta, GA) in Aug 2011
Interview
The interview process starts with a computer based test. After that there are SEVERAL more steps to complete including a drug test and background test. Then the actual interview which is a cakewalk, it is just long and time consuming (we were encouraged to bring our own lunch).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions are easy and straight forward, no real need to lie. If you made it that far you more than likely have the job.
I applied online. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
Interview
The interview process was pretty easy. Most of the questions are situational questions. Make sure you use the STAR method because this how they will grade you on your interview. Search up STAR method on YouTube and that’ll help.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a situation when where you had to solve a difficult problem
I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
Interview
It was professional environment. Interviewers asked a series of questions that’s straight to the point. I recommend using the STAR interview method. Make sure you are detailed answering questions. Overall it was a pretty easy interview.
I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
Interview
Interview involves a panel based interview process. If attempting to get a promotion you’re subject to bias, as managers will choose who they like over who’s qualified if they can
Transportation Security Officer applicants have rated the interview process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 55% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Transportation Security Officer roles take an average of 148 days to get hired, when considering 65 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) overall takes an average of 122 days.
Common stages of the interview process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) as a Transportation Security Officer according to 65 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 18%
Skills test: 16%
Group panel interview: 16%
Background check: 14%
One on one interview: 8%
Personality test: 8%
Presentation: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
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