Government vs. Private Sector Interviews
There are notable differences between a government interview and a private sector interview. Here are some major differences between the two.
| Government Interviews | Private Sector Interviews |
| The duration of the hiring process can be lengthy. | The time taken to complete interviews and hire a prospective candidate can be short if the right candidate is found quickly. |
| The job postings are posted on the US government job portals. | Here the corporate job openings are posted on major private job portals. |
| Screening resumes and finalizing potential candidates to be interviewed are done only after receiving all applications. | Screening and finalizing candidates happens as soon as the hiring team receives applications. |
| Applicants will not be considered further if they do not fulfill the posted job requirement including education and qualifications. | Applicants will be considered even if there profile closely matches the job requirement. |
| Once the position is filled by a potential candidate, the government agencies notify all applicants about the job status. | Applicants are not notified about the job status as soon as the job is filled. |
Learn how to prepare for a government interview is one of the most important aspects of an interview.
