I applied online. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton
Interview
Tell me about yourself was key for me to passing this interview. I was very detailed and straight to the point base on the outlined job description. Be your self and sound confident
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2018
Interview
It was brief and descriptive. The HR department reached out to me and explained to me what the role would be and how it will be supporting the DoD client. I met with a number of engineers and Sr. leadership while there.
The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Booz Allen Hamilton (Baltimore, MD)
Interview
Disclaimer: I do not have a Full Scope Polygraph, and I work in the Maryland area.
I attempted to apply to Booz Allen over a span of two months. I had two current employees attempting to help get my resume in front of the right people. Over this time period I spoke with no less than four recruiters, and was frequently left without response for weeks at a time. None of the recruiters were Booz; they all were outside consultants with MBO Partners. It was very clear throughout the whole process that as soon as they learned I didn't have an FSP, I was the lowest priority.
One month in, I applied to an open position that did not require a clearance; I finally got a call four weeks later about my application, long after I'd given up and accepted work elsewhere. During this four week period, I worked with two different recruiters trying to get my application seen, and both dropped out of contact without warning.
I get it. The NSA and full-poly jobs are the biggest thing going for Booz. Other things are not a priority. But this experience was far and above the most frustrating hiring experience I've ever seen. I would have even accepted honest responses: "I primarily look at full-scope people. I will try to help you, but it could be awhile while I focus on priority applicants."
But being ignored mid-discussion is bad enough once, much less by four independent individuals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have or are you willing to sit for a full-scope polygraph?