How to file protest after job interview

[Anonymous]

What’s the job and what’s the question? It may not be as out of left field as you think.

We ask everyone the same questions in the same order. It’s actually annoying. There are some people I have read their packet and want to ask them something about it, but I can’t unless I come up with a question that is general enough for every candidate.

Move on. The agency is dodging a bullet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hello,

During a recent job interview i was asked a question that wasn't related to the position. The question was used to disqualify me for the position. How do I file a protest internally with the agency and OPM.

Thanks

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[Anonymous]

They can ask you anything they want to as long as it’s non discriminatory. You can’t file a “protest.” That’s not a thing. If they discriminate against you (on the basis of your membership in a protected class), you can file an EEO complaint. Asking a question that’s outside the scope of the job duties is not discrimination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hello,

During a recent job interview i was asked a question that wasn't related to the position. The question was used to disqualify me for the position. How do I file a protest internally with the agency and OPM.

Thanks

Grow up? Maybe share the question so we can all have a good laugh?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Protesting” an “out of scope question” during a job interview. 🤣🤣

My God have people become stupid and entitled at the same time.

If only they had been given a trigger warning…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, out of scope of the job duties. Have you managed a billion dollar company...

What did you answer? How do you know THAT question and THAT answer are the ones that were used to disqualify you? Can you prove that beyond a doubt?

[Anonymous]

I think all evidence points to the likelihood you may have been disqualified simply for being a douche.

But, if it makes you feel better to think it’s the billion dollar question that did it, okay.

[Anonymous]

You seem very literal, OP. Are you on the spectrum?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think all evidence points to the likelihood you may have been disqualified simply for being a douche.

But, if it makes you feel better to think it’s the billion dollar question that did it, okay.

This is the answer.

OP you may want to take a long look in the mirror and see if you can identify why they wouldn’t want to hire you. Self reflection is challenging but you may learn something.

[Anonymous]

Do it OP. You have nothing else to do. Keeps you busy and from applying to other jobs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's a TPS form for that, I believe. Template Protest Sheet - just google it. There should be one for OPM and a different one for the Agency. Do NOT get them confused. Fill out in triplicate.

Must be affixed by red stapler only.

This is the correct answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After all that you still want to work there?

(Sound of a bell ringing)

[Anonymous]

Don't protest, move on. Employers are looking for drama free, low maintenance employees and you are clearly not one of those.

Questions like the ones you were asked were designed to see how you would respond even if it didn't apply to you. Obviously the question triggered and stumped you and you are upset. Rather than getting hung up, don't let these things phase you and move on.

Learn from the experience so you handle the next interviews better.