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 pretty informal, although I would make sure you're wearing nice clothes (or at least a nice shirt). At the beginning I found myself looking down at the screen instead of at the camera, so just be aware of that because it will appear as though you aren't making eye contact. It will feel awkward, but try your best to look at the camera.
The initial questions were pretty basic, obviously just make sure you are able to answer the infamous "tell me about yourself," as well as why you want to go to an academy and serve in the Air Force. Also be prepared to talk about how your friends and family feel about your decision to apply. Make sure you stay away from anything implying that you are applying because somebody else wants you to.
Here are all of the non obvious questions I can remember, in no particular order:
1. Describe a time when you organized an event and go into detail about the steps you took and how many people it impacted.
2. Describe an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it.
3. Describe a time when you have been challenged as a leader.
4. What position do you usually assume when working in a group?
5. Describe a life changing event and how you worked through it and grew from it.
6. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision and how you ultimately made a choice.
7. What do the values of the Air Force Academy (service, integrity, excellence) mean to you, and how do you implement that into your life?
8. What qualities do you value in a friend, and what qualities make you a good friend?
9. What qualities do you value in a leader, and what makes you a good leader?
10. What are your short and long term goals in the Air Force?
11. If, upon graduating from the academy, none of your preferred career options are available, what will you do? How will you feel about it?
At the end, you will most likely be asked if there is anything else you want to say that wasn't already covered. This might seem like an easy question, but when you've just talked about yourself for an hour it can be really hard to think of something! Just make sure you give it some thought ahead of time so you can be prepared for this one. If all else fails, just say thank you and that it is an honor to be considered.
Be yourself and you will do just fine. Look where being yourself has gotten you already!!!
Let me know if you want to know anything else.
As I said, it was pretty informal, although I would make sure you're wearing nice clothes (or at least a nice shirt). At the beginning I found myself looking down at the screen instead of at the camera, so just be aware of that because it will appear as though you aren't making eye contact. It will feel awkward, but try your best to look at the camera.
The initial questions were pretty basic, obviously just make sure you are able to answer the infamous "tell me about yourself," as well as why you want to go to an academy and serve in the Air Force. Also be prepared to talk about how your friends and family feel about your decision to apply. Make sure you stay away from anything implying that you are applying because somebody else wants you to.
Here are all of the non obvious questions I can remember, in no particular order:
1. Describe a time when you organized an event and go into detail about the steps you took and how many people it impacted.
2. Describe an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it.
3. Describe a time when you have been challenged as a leader.
4. What position do you usually assume when working in a group?
5. Describe a life changing event and how you worked through it and grew from it.
6. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision and how you ultimately made a choice.
7. What do the values of the Air Force Academy (service, integrity, excellence) mean to you, and how do you implement that into your life?
8. What qualities do you value in a friend, and what qualities make you a good friend?
9. What qualities do you value in a leader, and what makes you a good leader?
10. What are your short and long term goals in the Air Force?
11. If, upon graduating from the academy, none of your preferred career options are available, what will you do? How will you feel about it?
At the end, you will most likely be asked if there is anything else you want to say that wasn't already covered. This might seem like an easy question, but when you've just talked about yourself for an hour it can be really hard to think of something! Just make sure you give it some thought ahead of time so you can be prepared for this one. If all else fails, just say thank you and that it is an honor to be considered.
Be yourself and you will do just fine. Look where being yourself has gotten you already!!!
Let me know if you want to know anything else.
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