Interview

[BD_View]

I am in the process of preparing for my first federal law enforcement interview. Is it customary to provide a copy of your resume (one page) to each person on the interview panel at the beginning of the interview? This is pretty standard operating procedure in the corporate world.

Any other tips or advice on the interview?

Note: I AM NOT SOLICITING INSIDE INFORMATION (just want to be clear)

[SHU]

Depends on the agency but it can never hurt to be prepared for anything.

[FedSgt1321]

This isn’t customary with a law enforcement interview. Generally speaking, in the Fed. Govt. your resume is screened and you are given a point value relating to how well you are qualified for the position. If you have an interview, you can assume that you ranked in the “Highly Qualified” category. The panel shouldn’t ask you questions based on your resume. They should have a pre-printed set of questions that they ask to all applicants. The panel members will score you based only on your answers in the interview. They won’t even see your resume. The only time your resume will come back into play is when the selecting official is making a decision on who to hire.
As far as tips go, dress professional, get there early, and be confident.
Hope that helps.
Best of luck with your interview.

[ELCID02]

I disagree. Unless the instructions for the interview say not to, i.e. FBI Phase II, then I print out my resume on nice résumé paper with a cover letter inspired by Dale Carnegie and I hand a copy to each interviewer as I walk in the door. If your resume is sh*t hot then this extra step could help set you apart from the crowd. It has worked for me several times in the past. If anything I don’t think it is going to hurt unless your resume is written in crayon....