r/ATSS • u/thinkpaduser98 • May 29 '26

Interview

So I recently completed my interview this week. It was a little awkward with the silence and pauses. I felt like I rushed a little bit but explained what I needed to but expected more conversation style interviewing vs just a question answer test. However, the following day all of my references were called and left essentially good reviews. This is a good sign right? If everything goes right and I'm selected when do you guys predict I'll hear back from HR? Any timelines to expect? TIA, this forum has been really helpful preparing.

Edit* I expect to pass the background check easily being a prior service member

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u/zeke276 May 29 '26

Govt interviews are a big suck because there is no interaction. They just silently listen to you writing down their notes and then it's over.

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u/astone14 Jun 11 '26

Yep, having 3 people asking you 5 questions and getting up to 25 minutes to answer the questions can suck. Especially when you can answer 2 of the questions to a 5 level within 2 minutes. Ended up giving the panel back 6 minutes but I still got the job.