☛ Match your answers to the question completely in order to score numerical full points.

☛ Rambling is a no-no and canned responses are out! Stay focused and exceed the interviewer's expectations.

☛ Remember, ABC interviews are carried out in a consistent and systematic fashion for all the candidates.

☛ Prove that you are capable of meeting and possibly exceeding their expectations.

☛ Expect the interviewer's questions to be short and non-leading. Be accomplishment oriented in your responses.

☛ Remember, Gov. has been shown to distinguish an outstanding from average performer.

☛ Ask yourself if the core competencies they are seeking are the ones that you want to use in your next job.

☛ Ask open-end questions that prompt more than a yes/no answer when it's appropriate.

☛ Set up a video-taped Mock Interview with a trained Career Counselor to enhance your Gov. skills.

☛ Remember, it is hard to fake the "right" answers so Practice, Practice, Practice!