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[quote=Anonymous]Funny, I was just about to post the exact same question...have had the same experience. So frustrating!

I remember reading on an earlier thread that the buzz words are included in the KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) about the position, and that you need to be sure to put those words in your resume. Years ago, I had applied for a govt job that included very detailed KSAs, but the new one I'm applying to does not appear to have this; instead, there are Occupational/Assessment Questions, which I actually find sort of tricky to answer in some cases.

It's multiple choice and the possible answers are:

A- I have no experience in performing this work behavior.
B- I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.
C- I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.
D- I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.
E- I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or superiors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

So, I am assuming that to get an interview, you need to have mostly "E" answers, which I do...except there are some gray areas for some questions where maybe "D" is more appropriate...but I am tempted to put nearly all E's just to get my foot in the door. The only downside to this that I could see would be if you really flubbed the interview and could not articulate a defense of your "E" answer. Would that then sabotage any future attempts?

I would also like to know where to find the buzz words...in my case, the questions have just very generic words that I mostly already have in my resume, like analyze, utilize, review...etc.

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