Hiring Process at GDAIS

• Recruiting
  Each year, GDAIS actively recruits students from a select group of colleges and universities. In most cases, we begin our recruiting activities during the fall semester to promote our entry-level opportunities. We attend career fairs, host information sessions and accept resumes via multiple online job postings.



• How do I look for jobs at GDAIS?
  We ask that students interested in applying to GDAIS submit their resume directly for the position of interest through our website, www.gd-ais.com/Careers. All of our locations hire recent graduates depending on business needs. If you are interested in more than one location, it is recommended that you apply to the appropriate open requisition that relates to each location. Due to the nature of work performed U.S. citizenship is required. In addition, many positions require access to sensitive information, therefore candidates selected for these positions will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S. government classified information.



• Am I an ideal candidate for GDAIS?
  GDAIS is always looking for qualified individuals. Most of our positions are for Engineering Disciplines.
  
  • Degree: BS in Electrical, Computer Science, and/or Mechanical Engineering
  • GPA: 3.0 or above
  • An interest in National Security and technology are a must.
• What happens to my resume after I submit it online?
  After GDAIS receives your resume, a Recruiter will review your resume to determine if you are a qualified match. In the event that your skills match a current need and the Hiring Manager expresses interest, we will contact you for an interview.



• Is there anything else I should do after I apply for the job online?
  We receive thousands of resumes each day. To differentiate yourself from the others, we recommend you work closely with your University Career Center and introduce yourself to GDAIS Recruiters and Hiring Managers by visiting our booth during Career Fairs. Please review our calendar of events to see when we will be on your campus.



• What is the interview process like at GDAIS?
  Depending on the department you are applying for, you will be contacted for either a phone or an in person interview. Expect many technical and behavioral questions. The technical questions will allow the interviewer(s) to assess your unerstanding of the fundamentals you learned while in school and the behavioral questions assess your ability to respond to various situations that occur in the workplace. Some examples of behavioral questions can be found here (note these are just examples and not necessarily the exact questions that will be asked in your interview.) Your interviewer may be a combination of a Recruiter, the Hiring Manager for the department and possibly other members of the team you may be working with.



• Post-Interview Feedback
  In most cases, the Recruiter, or a member of the Staffing and Recruiting Team, will be in contact with you by telephone or by e-mail shortly after the interview.

• Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
• Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
• Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
• Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
• Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
• Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
• Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
• Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
• Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
• Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
• What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
• Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
• Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
• Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
• Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
• Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker.
• Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
• Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
• Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.