I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Tampa, FL) in Aug 2014
Interview
Very easy basic phone screen lasting roughly 30 minutes, then offer. The most tedious part was the USAJobs application process. I discussed this with several new hires and they had similar experiences.
They mainly ask situational questions, nothing technical. I seriously doubt that the person interviewing me even had a technical background. They asked how I worked under stress.
I did a lot of preparation that went unused.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you react when your work is criticized by a supervisor?
I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Alexandria, VA)
Interview
I started getting emails for the first round of interviews on 4/16 and did that first interview on 5/13. It was just simple behavioral questions. I received an email to schedule a live online interview on 5/19, and I am scheduled to take it on 5/21.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you had to prioritize multiple tasks and how you responded to it. Tell us about the outcome.
I applied online. I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office in May 2026
Interview
I applied online and got a link to do a hirevue interview withing 2 weeks, After I completed the hirevue interview, I was sent a link to schedule the live interview within a week. I have not done the live interview yet
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
During the hirevue interview,
Tell us about a time a teacher or supervisor gave you feedback that you did not like. Please describe the situation and what you did with the feedback.
I interviewed at US Patent and Trademark Office (Alexandria, VA)
Interview
I applied online. Then I received an invitation to do hireVue interview after two weeks. Received reminder emails a couple of times and interviewed after one week. A send interview will be scheduled if I hear back.
