Just got the call

[ETCS-RO]

I just got a call to go up for an SRO event.  It is 1 1/2 days.  They lay out a schedule that includes interviews, SRO assessments, management assessment, simulator session, tour, and exams.  I am guessing the exams are the POSS exams, but what is the simulator time entail?  What about the SRO assessment? Just trying to get as much info before hand as possible.  I retire in June of next year, this is my first interview and its at the #1 company on my list, for Specialist, SRO(DEV).  Sorry for all the questions.

[Broadzilla]

I just got a call to go up for an SRO event.  It is 1 1/2 days.  They lay out a schedule that includes interviews, SRO assessments, management assessment, simulator session, tour, and exams.  I am guessing the exams are the POSS exams, but what is the simulator time entail?  What about the SRO assessment? Just trying to get as much info before hand as possible.  I retire in June of next year, this is my first interview and its at the #1 company on my list, for Specialist, SRO(DEV).  Sorry for all the questions.

1: Simulator: Most likely they'll give you a tour and maybe show you a drill on the simulator.

2: SRO Assessment is usually some sort of assessment on leadership and management potential. Supposedly it's an indicator on your ability to get through the program and be a solid SRO and leader. My opinion of them is they're crap, useless and they're only purpose is to keep someone employed giving out tests who otherwise might be making slushies at the 7/11.

Mike

[Neutron_Herder]

This sounds a lot like what I did just a few months ago...  I'm kind of guessing it's TVA, so here's what I went through.

The simulator time wasn't a nuke thing at all, it was a computer based space flight simulator that required you to take data and perform actions at certain times in the program.  They're looking at your ability to follow procedures when under time constraints.

The exams aren't the POSS.  It's administered by the same company that gives the EEI tests for them, but it's a specific nuke test.  It's a little more difficult, but studying for the POSS more than prepared me for the type of questions asked and the way they were presented.

I'm pretty sure the SRO assessment was actually part of the exam portion, but I might be mistaken.  The management assessment is computer based situational kind of stuff...  You're put in a position and asked what to do next. 

From what I understand, all of the testing is just a way for them to begin to stack candidates.  There's nothing exceptionally hard in any of the exams, so don't stress. 

For preparation just go through and take some practice POSS tests.  That'll get you ready for the way the questions are asked.  Also take a look at adding subtracting multiplying and dividing compound fractions.  Sounds silly, but it took me a few minutes to remember that stuff!

Good luck!

Jay

[ETCS-RO]

Thanks for the info guys.  I have already taken a management exam for them back in May so I am wondering if I have to take it again.

[Neutron_Herder]

Just ask when you get down there.  There were people in my group who had done different areas of the interview previously and they didn't have to repeat them.  The schedule they give you is tailored to you, but they might not be aware that you've already done a portion.