Posted on Apr 8, 2022
What are some key questions you should ask when interviewing for new job/duty stations?
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My marketplace is currently open and I'll be setting up interviews with the units I'm interested in (I prioritized my marketplace by location so I'll be interviewing for primarily BN S6 and Co CMD). Looking for anyone who has participated in past marketplaces and how your interviews went: what kinds of questions you got asked as a Company Grade Officer and what kinds of questions I should keep in mind to ask them. Only thing I can really think of right now is questions regarding their mission set/op tempo. Thanks!
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25A: Signal Officer
Signal Corps
Company Commander
Communications (S6)
25U: Signal Support Systems Specialist
25A: Signal Officer Signal Corps Company Commander Communications (S6) 25U: Signal Support Systems Specialist
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"Is 10 level task communications training a priority in this Battalion/Brigade?". I'd recommend making it clear that providing trainers and resources outside your section or company is a priority to you. Or, I hope it would be. It's the only way to stem the tendency outside the Signal community to not worry about comms until they don't work.
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CPT (Join to see) I always recommend asking about the Commander's Training Guidance and if there is anything the Commander prioritizes, especially in Leader Development.
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Thanks CSM! After mulling it over throughout today I was thinking back on the CDRs that I've considered are easy to work with and those I found more of a challenge; the difference being their priorities regarding training, equipment maintenance and leader engagement. In my specific case of being signal (S6) - how important is communications to the CDR and how do I effectively communicate our capabilities to avoid any unrealistic performance expectations?
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But training has been a big part of my roles as S6; both within my shop as well as educating leaders at all levels regarding their assigned equipment and how to operate/maintain it.
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Since many other senior leaders left great comments, I will focus on what they might ask you during an interview. They might ask you about Problem-solving skills, technical knowledge (how communication asset works in multi-domain operation), interpersonal and communication skills. If you are going for the Co CMD, they might ask about your leadership philosophy and how your thought process fits with the organizational behavior and culture. Again, this is just my opinion.
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Thanks sir! Definitely been seeing a lot of those questions come up. Made sure I included a type of generic letter of intro explaining my leadership philosophy and it's certainly turned into a great talking point during interviews
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Signal skills are perishable, particularly to the the non-signal folks, what is commanders intent and focus- He should already know if it is on its ass and only a focus when it does not work, and needs based on Optempo and units comms- MTOE? Manny of comms personnel is often over looked- In 26 years, in the singnal support sections- "I NEVER HAD MORE THAN 75% Manning and often less than 50%. Comms is tricky and more dependent on Civilian Network oriented than Tactical FM Comms. So what is the needs of the Unit- IE: MI and ADA and Artillery and BDE HQ needs much in the way of Network Comms, etc...
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Questions about training goals, requirements and opportunities never get old. Depending on the units by location your talking about related to command opportunities if a non signal group what are your opportunities as a Signal Officer to Command(HHC, HHD or EN/ Maintenance Company etc. ) commanders guidance or intent in a future command is a good one too. Back in the day we had to have a Bio- Summary to share with potential gaining commands not sure present day requirements in the reserve. Best of luck!
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