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BS/MS Student (Senior). Nothing yet.

I received a notification for an interview that I scheduled for next week with Missile Defense Command Technical Center. Was just wondering what I should be expecting? The email mentioned a panel interview with around 5 people in the actual meeting. Just curious how technical the interview is going to be, if they are gonna go over my resume, or if just gonna be a more casual/personal discussion. If anyone could share any insight that would be great! Thanks

First year PhD student, radio silence so far from any SF. Anyone else in the same boat? Any graduate students hear back at all?

Is the second round interview also with the SF, or is it with SMART directly? I had an interview the other day, and while I thought it went well, they didn't mention anything about potential future interviews when I asked about further communication. Also, the webinar from early January didn't mention multi-round interviews, so I'm just trying to get a better picture of everything.

Good luck on your next round of intreview!

there were like 10 ppl on the panel! was kind of nerve wracking but I just got notified that I made it through the first round and have a second round interview coming up! also have another interview with a different SF as well, but I'm really crossing my fingers my first choice

Congratulations gitmogged!! When you did the interview (if you did), were there multiple people on the call with you or just a couple?

thanks! as for stats^: junior at uni, 3.57 gpa, electrical engineering major, extensive internship experience incl. have interned on base (Redstone Arsenal)

Congratulations gitmogged!!!

I have not gotten an interview yet, but did do a call of sorts. Thought I'd let you all know anyways if anyone had similar experiences. I had been reaching out during Oct-Dec to see if I could get more information on what research the SFs I was looking at were doing and while looking around for information the CBRN executive lab reached back out and we had a call. I do not plan to be on the management side but they were very helpful with getting information about who does what and where. I've also been emailing back and forth with the CBC CBRNE lab in Maryland with Nicole R. for some more information about how to possibly segway into the program but I doubt I will be getting an interview with them since she did mention they usually prefer grad students or people who have done AEOP etc... related programs. That info might help out if anyone is in that sort of bracket hopefully.

Does anyone know any contacts at the infectious disease lab? (USAMRIID) I can't remember if they are an SF or not but I did want to ask some general research questions and was not able to get any replies. Also if anyone here is on the CBRN-E defense side lmk what SF you are at and how it is

Congrats! Mind sharing your year/stats?

I just got called for an interview with my number 1, the Missile Defense Agency!

I just chose the facilities that were prepopulated for me. My number 1 was Eglin AFB.

What facility did you choose? I chose Dahlgreen in Virginia as my number 1

Nothing yet. Still anxiously awaiting as well.

I've been so anxious about receiving an email regarding an interview too, I have not seen anything as of now,

Has anyone received any interview requests yet? Or completed an interview? I know it's fair game until about March 4th, but just curious to hear how things seem to be ramping up for everyone. If you did, which sponsoring facilities?