Fuphanie's journey

Applied at FEMA for Local Hire Administrative Assistant

I just found out that I have an interview coming up soon for a temporary FEMA Local Hire Administrative Assistant position based out of the Sinlaku area. I'm really excited about this opportunity to help with disaster recovery efforts, but I'm also feeling those pre-interview nerves! For the past five years, I've been working as a Lead Passenger Service Agent at the airport, which has given me experience in a fast-paced environment, managing shift schedules, and adhering to strict security protocols. I'm also familiar with Microsoft 365, Excel tracking, and basic automated workflows. Since federal and FEMA interviews can be quite structured, I want to ensure I'm fully prepared. I'm reaching out to see if anyone here has gone through a similar interview process or has experience with FEMA Local Hire positions. What types of questions should I expect for administrative or clerical roles? Are they mostly behavioral, like "tell me about a time you handled stress," or do they focus more on specific software skills? Any tips or advice on how to make a strong impression on the hiring panel would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!