Job Interview next week....

Rolling_Thunder · February 06, 2012, 04:44:38 PM

Well I finally got the call for a job I applied to almost two years ago - I have a physical fitness test on Monday then a interview Thursday next week (13th and 16th) -

I'm not worried too much - the physical fitness test isn't too difficult but when you're finally getting in shape after years of obesity it is daunting. I'm just glad I went on my diet when I did otherwise I would have to pass this opportunity up. Fitness test = pushups, sit ups, 50lb repetitive crate lift, shuttle step line test, and a "step" test where you step up on a 12" platform over and over for 5 minutes.... at a beat of 120 beats per minute. Nothing all that challenging but still have me a little worried.

So, If I get selected for the job it's off to Georgia for FLETC (5 months)

P.S. any of you guys have to take a polygraph before? I'll have to - that's got me more worried than anything else

400/6/PAC · February 06, 2012, 05:06:17 PM

Good luck.
Let us know how the interview turns out.

Chris G. · February 06, 2012, 05:44:00 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on February 06, 2012, 04:44:38 PM
P.S. any of you guys have to take a polygraph before?

Just remember, "It's not a lie...if you believe it" - George Costanza

Silver R/T · February 06, 2012, 07:49:04 PM

Good luck

bakerhillpins · February 06, 2012, 08:53:06 PM

Wow, 2yrs ago... that's some slow HR dept.

Good luck! Never hurts to sit down a few days before and write down a bunch of questions you would ask if you were the interviewer and then take the time to write out the answers that you would give. Sounds stupid but you get the opportunity to review what you want to say and how you want to say it so that you can be clear and concise in the interview rather than fumbling around for the "right words". Think of the questions that you want them to answer as well.

Never had to take a polygraph before.

Let us know how it goes.

PocketThunder · February 07, 2012, 01:59:56 PM

He's just worried about them asking "Have you ever watched pornographic movies?"

nvrbdn · February 07, 2012, 02:25:02 PM

good luck with the interview.

learical1 · February 07, 2012, 04:27:38 PM

Last polygraph test I took was over 30 years ago. I'm sure things have changed a bit since then, but the fool, I mean the employer, hired me anyway.

Lennard · February 07, 2012, 04:52:39 PM

Good luck Alex, you know you can do it... just believe in yourself!

twodko · February 09, 2012, 12:38:40 PM

Is the training you'll receive at Brunswick, Ga.? Reason I ask is that was my first stateside duty station when it's was NAS Glynco. They closed the base and my Squadron was moved to NAS P-Cola.
Anyway, you WILL get this job.........believe it because I do. Were watching your "6" so take some names and kick some ass.

FlatbackFanatic · February 09, 2012, 06:40:35 PM

Good Luck!!

Rolling_Thunder · February 09, 2012, 06:42:12 PM

The training center is the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) - it is about 6 miles north of Brunswick, GA just East off Highway 95 --- So probably very close to where you were stationed. EDIT: FLETC is located on the old NAS Glynco

I hope I smoke the fitness test and interview - the 5 months in GA during the summer does not sound too appealing though.

Yeah - 2 year wait... that's the federal government for you during the cutbacks and what not

jb666 · February 09, 2012, 06:51:46 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on February 09, 2012, 06:42:12 PM
The training center is the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) - it is about 6 miles north of Brunswick, GA just East off Highway 95 --- So probably very close to where you were stationed.

I hope I smoke the fitness test and interview - the 5 months in GA during the summer does not sound too appealing though.

Yeah - 2 year wait... that's the federal government for you

5 Months in GA during the summer heat is NOT appealing.. But, look on the bright side, if you survive that you'll survive just about anything.

Good luck , and congratulations!

BigBlackDodge · February 09, 2012, 06:55:10 PM

Training in GA? You can speak 'southern' I hope?

The heat can be brutal sometimes.........well, most of the time. June through Sept is usually the worst.

BBD

miller · February 11, 2012, 08:54:09 AM

good luck!

Rolling_Thunder · February 13, 2012, 05:47:10 PM

Well guys - small update: Took my physical Fitness test this morning and Passed - Needed 80 points - Scored 115.

Interview Thursday

Also a nice surprise this morning - weighed in and I have lost 78lbs since June 2011

nvrbdn · February 13, 2012, 06:11:24 PM

great news.

Budnicks · February 13, 2012, 06:18:17 PM

Good luck, getting the job... what branch of law enforcement services are you going into ?

Rolling_Thunder · February 13, 2012, 08:48:54 PM

Customs and Border Protection

redgum78 · February 14, 2012, 04:52:43 AM

78lb that's impressive!

obviously made a few life style changes there

Good luck with the job.

FLG · February 14, 2012, 05:34:56 AM

Congrats!

I was in GA for job training 2 years ago...was NOT fun.

On the up side, the beer was cheap.

Rolling_Thunder · February 14, 2012, 01:12:51 PM

Quote from: FLG on February 14, 2012, 05:34:56 AM
Congrats!

I was in GA for job training 2 years ago...was NOT fun.

On the up side, the beer was cheap.

Yeah - only if I still drank

AKcharger · February 14, 2012, 01:48:37 PM

isn't it manditory to speak spanish?

Budnicks · February 14, 2012, 01:57:43 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on February 13, 2012, 08:48:54 PM
Customs and Border Protection

Good luck, I hope you get it...

Rolling_Thunder · February 15, 2012, 02:43:39 AM

Quote from: AKcharger on February 14, 2012, 01:48:37 PM
isn't it manditory to speak spanish?

Habla Espanol? Long story short - no.

Customs and Border Protection gets divided into several groups - Border Patrol requires all agents to speak spanish. Customs agents are only required to speak spanish when stationed along the southern border and Puerto Rico. I will be stationed somewhere in the Western region to I will not need to speak Spanish. However, I do speak a little bit (4 years of Spanish in high school) along with about as much Italian.

AKcharger · February 15, 2012, 12:26:11 PM

Ah! gotcha

Thanks and good luck!

mrsskip68 · February 15, 2012, 10:37:50 PM

Good luck on your interview tomorrow!
Lisa

Rolling_Thunder · February 16, 2012, 07:50:07 PM

Back from my interview - included a test as well - I think it went really well - waiting for the mail to deliver my results in a couple weeks.

Thanks for the support guys!

nvrbdn · February 16, 2012, 08:32:00 PM

2 weeks?

Rolling_Thunder · February 16, 2012, 08:57:13 PM

probably longer than that - but who knows - I'm not worried at this point.

miller · February 16, 2012, 09:29:19 PM

If you showed them one once of the talent and knowledge you show on this board then you got it for sure.

MoparMotel · February 17, 2012, 03:47:05 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on February 13, 2012, 05:47:10 PM
Well guys - small update: Took my physical Fitness test this morning and Passed - Needed 80 points - Scored 115.

Interview Thursday

Also a nice surprise this morning - weighed in and I have lost 78lbs since June 2011

Congrats on the test/interview!

Man 78 pounds, that's impressive- got any secrets? I'm 6'3 250 and would love to get down to 200-215

Rolling_Thunder · February 17, 2012, 04:39:08 PM

No secrets needed - just eating smarter. No fast food. No Soda.

Green Tea, Water.

High protein foods, low carbs, low sodium.

moderate exercise (walking, jogging, weight lifting)

Chryco Psycho · February 17, 2012, 05:22:49 PM

do you have to learn to speak Canadian ?
Congrats on the weight loss & the job

Lennard · February 17, 2012, 06:13:13 PM

Congrats on the weight loss (I new something was different when I saw you a few weeks ago) and on the job stuff!

Rolling_Thunder · February 17, 2012, 09:46:16 PM

haha yeah - I have 22lbs to go to reach my goal - 7 months of hard work has payed off -

Thanks for the support guys - got another call this morning so I can take a physical for the job - I guess that's a good sign.

Rolling_Thunder · February 24, 2012, 02:41:10 PM

Well - passed my physical - so the medical company is mailing off my packet - now it's the waiting game for a phone call / letter of acceptance and date to report

nvrbdn · February 24, 2012, 02:42:52 PM

thats great. things are going well. congrats.

bakerhillpins · February 24, 2012, 03:08:53 PM

Great news!!!

400/6/PAC · February 25, 2012, 10:47:32 AM

Budnicks · February 25, 2012, 01:57:46 PM

Good luck

Rolling_Thunder · March 15, 2012, 02:05:53 PM

Just keeping you all updated. I passed the physical - went to another test that was followed by an interview. Passed all those.

I got my paperwork for the background check this morning --- they say it should take 12 MONTHS to complete... Guess I'll be looking for a part time gig to take up my time... maybe go back to school and work on my masters.

Also - I'm up to 90lbs of weight loss since June 2011.

bakerhillpins · March 15, 2012, 06:13:20 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on March 15, 2012, 02:05:53 PM
they say it should take 12 MONTHS to complete...

Seriously? WTH do they think you are going to do for the next 12 months while you are waiting for their arses to get into gear?

Rolling_Thunder · March 15, 2012, 06:27:20 PM

I dont know. I understand its an armed position but 12 months seems pretty long. I can enlist in the Army tomorrow and they issue me a weapon too... No idea bro.

Anyway - I applied to grad school today and have been applying for some part time gigs. Might take some classes at my local college in machining or some fun auto classes.

Supercharged Riot · March 17, 2012, 12:17:52 AM

Good luck my friend. Hope the wait was worth it

CB · March 17, 2012, 05:01:48 PM

Quote from: Supercharged Riot on March 17, 2012, 12:17:52 AM
Good luck my friend. Hope the wait was worth it

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