I have my FFR interview scheduled for later this evening. What should I expect to happen during this time? I noticed that in other threads related to this topic mentioned that I should bring questions. What types of questions should I be asking? Thanks.
FFR Interview
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Here are some links: (some of these are for other academies and the MOC interview, but the essence is the same).
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What to bring to FFR interview
Do I just bring my resume? Or should I prepare some other things to bring. Thanks!
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any tips and questions to learn for Liaison Officer Interview?
I will have my Liaison Officer interview for AFA in probably 1 week. Does anyone have some tips/ tricks, or questions that they know of that the LO will ask?
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Interview Questions
Are there topics and questions that I can expect during a nomination interview? Or any other tips for interviews?
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List of possible interview questions
Hello everyone, I just completed my evaluator interview so I thought I would share some of the questions/what it was like while it's fresh on my mind. I hope this can help any nervous applicants!! It really wasn't bad at all. Honestly the MOC interviews are much more formal. As I said, it was...
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My personal favorite tips:
- Be early. If you're not early you are late.
- Bring a basic resume. Nothing fancy.
- Ask sincere, smart questions....don't ask questions to "look smart."
- Dress appropriately, like for a job interview.
- If you are asked a question....don't blurt your answer. Think first, and then give a good well conceived response.
- Have some opinions about current events.
- If you don't know the answer to a question, don't make something up. It's better to be truthful.
- Firm handshake and make eye contact (practice with a teacher or mentor).
- Show that you have done basic research on the military and the branch you are applying to. Don't ask overly basic questions.
- Send a thank you note or email immediately afterwards. (yes I'm old school, but your interviewer may be too).
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First, don’t ask questions whose answers are readily found in the website - unless you need clarification on something.
If the person is a SA graduate, ask them about what led them to that SA, and pros and cons, best lessons learned, etc.
If they stayed in the military for a full career, ask them how they arrived at that decision, what factors they considered. If they separated after their initial obligation, ditto.
Ask about things that may be on your mind, sch as how to juggle family life with a military career, or questions about officer communities, or anything else that will help you understand if this is your path or not.
Demonstrate your interest, the fact you’ve prepared well by researching primary sources and are approaching this process in a thoughtful manner.
If the person is a SA graduate, ask them about what led them to that SA, and pros and cons, best lessons learned, etc.
If they stayed in the military for a full career, ask them how they arrived at that decision, what factors they considered. If they separated after their initial obligation, ditto.
Ask about things that may be on your mind, sch as how to juggle family life with a military career, or questions about officer communities, or anything else that will help you understand if this is your path or not.
Demonstrate your interest, the fact you’ve prepared well by researching primary sources and are approaching this process in a thoughtful manner.