I don't have any idea. Could have been anything. But it was upsetting. What was, however exciting to me is to have over 2000 views of this video i made. Would you like my autograph? You know where to find me! I hope you're doing ok! 💗💗💗💗
Mrs Jodi, I completely feel for you I failed my first Airport Assessment (Interview) As well I had to go to a small town in NJ from NYC in a bus I arrived early and I answered well but the Officers were honestly not really interested from the get go I have experience in the medical field for many years Anyways long story short I did not pass 3 years later I reapplied and passed im now working as a TSO, I gave similar to same answers on the second interview and I passed in reality its just the guys who interviewed me probably didn’t like me for some particular and most likely personal reason Believe me your not missing out, for a Federal Agency they are highly unorganized in many ways and the pay isn’t good at all
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my video post. It means a lot to me. I'm so glad that when you reapplied you were able to get a job. And yes, I agree that it was probably due to the people who interviewed me. They really didn't care much about what I was saying. Best of luck in your career
That's ok I took a totally different test for the tso than the cbt test and got a message saying that no further action is required at this time. What that means God knows. Nothing saying I passed or failed.
Hi Jodi. I love your commentary. I failed the initial exam. I could not have been more shocked. I have two masters degrees and a doctorate in education. I thought I would take the exam just to see what might happen. I finished it in record time because I couldn’t find anything in the exam that was challenging to me. Obviously, I miss calculated something. In fact, I was so confident that I had passed that I was completely shocked. This not only leaves me bewildered but questioning the quality of the TSO staff. I have had conversations with more than one TSO that left me questioning their ability to keep me safe. There is definitely something wrong here. Lol. By the way, I am a commercial pilot and have flown more than 45 different aircraft in the last 40 years. I’ve taught more than 100 people how to fly a jet. I work for Boeing supplying parts for 747 and 767‘s. Lol. But I failed the TSO test! I was never more fighting for my safety than I am now!!! Lol Best of luck to you.
Mark.... It is so refreshing to have read your comment. I was just discussing the whole experience with a friend last night at dinner. And how humiliating it was to pass the cbt, which I thought for sure I would fail, and then fail in the interview process. I am beyond personable and failing the interview left me wondering big time. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I so appreciate it.
Ahhh, I wondered why you failed the exam until I read your statement that you are a pilot. If I were the TSO officer, I would fail you too because you are OVERLY QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB! YES, THAT'S THE REASON, YOU ARE OVERLY QUALIFIED.
Hi , I failed the interview. Asked behavioral and situation questions that were supposed to answered using the STAR METHOD. Will try again, but now reconsidering if I really want to work for TSA.
Angela, you are correct. Because it is a structured interview, all answers must be answered using the STAR method. Best way is going to be to practice, practice, practice how you will answer before the structured interview. Research the structured interview process, how it works, what you will say, and you have a better chance of making the cut. 👍🏼
Thank you for this video! I have my interview tomorrow… it’s remote which is making me kind of nervous. I’ve never had an interview remote… an interview is so much better in person so you can get a feel of the interviewer. What kind of questions did they ask you? Anything you might remember would be super helpful… thank you again!!
First of all, best of luck on the interview tomorrow. They asked me regular interview questions such as what challenges I might have had at a prior job. Some of the stuff I had to make up because I never really had challenges at any job that I had. I heard from somebody who failed the interview the first time and then reapplied 6 months later and passed and he's been working as a TSO since that point. Best of luck with the interview and please, if you have a moment, let me know how you do.
Thank you for this informative story. I am also beginning the process for TSA and I was curious about your interview. Do you think your age might have been a factor. I am 64 years old and they can not discriminate, but that doesn't mean they can "find" someway to fail you. Just curious for your thoughts. Thanks again
Totally believe a age is a discriminating factor. Absolutely. The people who interviewed me were half my age..... I never expected to fair the interview but I did expect to fair the CBT. Good luck. Let me know how you do.
@@ukulelejodi5175 I have been doing the assessments at my airport for over 8 yrs and I am here to tell you now that age has NOTHING to do with the outcome of your interview, your answers have everything to do with the outcome, I have passed people in their 70s and they were some of the best interviews I have ever ben on.
Well, I was just informed that I failed the physical. I think I would have made a good employee. I work for Allied Universal and I'm a military policeman lol. They said I could appeal the decision but I'm not even worried about it.
thank you for sharing your process. I'm about your age and I am looking for part time work just to get out of the house as my youngest is now graduating. My TSA exam is this coming Wednesday. Where are you working now?
Thank you for sharing your story. I am scheduled to take the Initial test next week. I have been doing some online research and have stumbled upon a few stories similar to those shared here. Does anyone care to share some sample interview questions?
I was doomed to fail the interview, although i thought that would be the easy part. They asked about conflicts I've overcome, working with teams, etc..... But my age, race, color of my eyes, the toes on my left foot ...... That all counted against me. It was an interesting experience. Let me know how you do.
Good morning Jodi , I took the CBT last weekend and failed it , at first I was frustrated and confused on why I failed it . In my opinion , I feel like the test don’t have nothing to do with Security except for the x-ray part , and even then most of the time as a Armed Guard or a security guard you’re not going to deal with x-rays , as I watch more RUclips videos I found out that it’s not just me that has failed the test , there are other people that are great candidates that have failed the test , that being said it told me I could retake the test in six months but I probably would not pass it anyways lol , I feel like they should change the test and change the process because they’re losing some great candidates . Just my opinion thank you for sharing , You seemed like you would’ve done a great job .
@@ukulelejodi5175 thank you, what’s funny about the whole thing is I currently work at a great security company with great pay and great benefits . I wanted to work for TSA , to get more experience and to add to my résumé , i’m thinking about going back to school to get bachelors in security management . But yes I do feel upset about the whole thing I’m getting past it though . Because no one likes to fail right .
Jody , you are better off. TSA is the worst government job in the world . Not to mention the least paid. They treat their employees. Awful. And trying to take a day off is nearly impossible.
Hey I have a question I want to work TSA but I have a disturbing the peace misdemeanor. Am I just wasting my time because I know you have to apply for a security badge. I am in the military though and have a federal security clearance.
You might have been considered too intelligent. Did that job for 6 years. Trust me. It is a simple job that people make unnecessarily challenging through directives SOPs, testing to keep your job and stupid people. Some people are there because their late career and got laid off and waiting to retire. Others are ex military. Others are just too dumb to work a fast food job. Others want a stepping stone.
Their loss, Jodi. You are friendly, intelligent and a general ray of sunshine. Maybe they didn’t like that you are so personable.
I don't have any idea. Could have been anything. But it was upsetting. What was, however exciting to me is to have over 2000 views of this video i made. Would you like my autograph? You know where to find me! I hope you're doing ok! 💗💗💗💗
How are you Mary Lou?.
Sorry to hear that!
Mrs Jodi, I completely feel for you
I failed my first Airport Assessment (Interview)
As well I had to go to a small town in NJ from NYC in a bus
I arrived early and I answered well but the Officers were honestly not really interested from the get go
I have experience in the medical field for many years
Anyways long story short I did not pass
3 years later I reapplied and passed im now working as a TSO, I gave similar to same answers on the second interview and I passed in reality its just the guys who interviewed me probably didn’t like me for some particular and most likely personal reason
Believe me your not missing out, for a Federal Agency they are highly unorganized in many ways and the pay isn’t good at all
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my video post. It means a lot to me. I'm so glad that when you reapplied you were able to get a job. And yes, I agree that it was probably due to the people who interviewed me. They really didn't care much about what I was saying. Best of luck in your career
That's ok I took a totally different test for the tso than the cbt test and got a message saying that no further action is required at this time. What that means God knows. Nothing saying I passed or failed.
Omg... That's hilarious!
Hi Jodi. I love your commentary. I failed the initial exam. I could not have been more shocked. I have two masters degrees and a doctorate in education. I thought I would take the exam just to see what might happen. I finished it in record time because I couldn’t find anything in the exam that was challenging to me. Obviously, I miss calculated something. In fact, I was so confident that I had passed that I was completely shocked. This not only leaves me bewildered but questioning the quality of the TSO staff. I have had conversations with more than one TSO that left me questioning their ability to keep me safe. There is definitely something wrong here. Lol. By the way, I am a commercial pilot and have flown more than 45 different aircraft in the last 40 years. I’ve taught more than 100 people how to fly a jet. I work for Boeing supplying parts for 747 and 767‘s. Lol. But I failed the TSO test! I was never more fighting for my safety than I am now!!! Lol
Best of luck to you.
Mark.... It is so refreshing to have read your comment. I was just discussing the whole experience with a friend last night at dinner. And how humiliating it was to pass the cbt, which I thought for sure I would fail, and then fail in the interview process. I am beyond personable and failing the interview left me wondering big time. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I so appreciate it.
By the way, I am quite impressed with your story.
Ahhh, I wondered why you failed the exam until I read your statement that you are a pilot. If I were the TSO officer, I would fail you too because you are OVERLY QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB! YES, THAT'S THE REASON, YOU ARE OVERLY QUALIFIED.
you two masters and you want to be a tso
Lol I love how you laugh about this .
I had to do something to get through the awful period of failing an interview. How have you done?
Hi , I failed the interview. Asked behavioral and situation questions that were supposed to answered using the STAR METHOD. Will try again, but now reconsidering if I really want to work for TSA.
Thank you for your comment. Keep my posted!
Angela, you are correct. Because it is a structured interview, all answers must be answered using the STAR method. Best way is going to be to practice, practice, practice how you will answer before the structured interview. Research the structured interview process, how it works, what you will say, and you have a better chance of making the cut. 👍🏼
@@shdwhonesty0 thanks for the advice , greatly appreciated!!
Comment is that you most likely will never know, as protection of their liability is paramount.
Thanks for sharing.
You're correct. I had tried calling the help desk for more information and was shut down. Thanks for sharing.
Try again, but this time make sure you study the STAR method, that helps you answer their interview questions a lot easier.
Thank you!
What happens is they are looking for a particular way for you to answer questions.
Ok... I'm certain it had nothing to do with my age, religion, race..... 😉
Thank you for this video! I have my interview tomorrow… it’s remote which is making me kind of nervous. I’ve never had an interview remote… an interview is so much better in person so you can get a feel of the interviewer. What kind of questions did they ask you? Anything you might remember would be super helpful… thank you again!!
First of all, best of luck on the interview tomorrow. They asked me regular interview questions such as what challenges I might have had at a prior job. Some of the stuff I had to make up because I never really had challenges at any job that I had. I heard from somebody who failed the interview the first time and then reapplied 6 months later and passed and he's been working as a TSO since that point. Best of luck with the interview and please, if you have a moment, let me know how you do.
How did you do on the interview?
Thank you for this informative story. I am also beginning the process for TSA and I was curious about your interview. Do you think your age might have been a factor. I am 64 years old and they can not discriminate, but that doesn't mean they can "find" someway to fail you. Just curious for your thoughts. Thanks again
Totally believe a age is a discriminating factor. Absolutely. The people who interviewed me were half my age..... I never expected to fair the interview but I did expect to fair the CBT. Good luck. Let me know how you do.
@@ukulelejodi5175 Thank you , I will let you know what I experience.
@@ukulelejodi5175 I have been doing the assessments at my airport for over 8 yrs and I am here to tell you now that age has NOTHING to do with the outcome of your interview, your answers have everything to do with the outcome, I have passed people in their 70s and they were some of the best interviews I have ever ben on.
Sorry it didn't work out for you. You should definitely try again. I'm sure you will have different interviewers.
Thank you.
Well, I was just informed that I failed the physical. I think I would have made a good employee. I work for Allied Universal and I'm a military policeman lol. They said I could appeal the decision but I'm not even worried about it.
@@ukulelejodi5175 I'm awaiting the interview. Any help about the questions will be very helpful.
thank you for sharing your process. I'm about your age and I am looking for part time work just to get out of the house as my youngest is now graduating. My TSA exam is this coming Wednesday. Where are you working now?
Hi. Good luck with the exam. Let me know how you do. I'm working for a medical group.
I applied and i am awaiting the fingerprinting and background check email so i can schedule that
Best of luck! What airport?
@@ukulelejodi5175 Detroit Wayne
@@PAPABEAR_OMG Best of luck to you!
You mean the CBT. That’s a test not an interview. But maybe in other places they do it differently. Idk
First there was a CBT...... If i passed that, next came the interview. That i failed.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am scheduled to take the Initial test next week. I have been doing some online research and have stumbled upon a few stories similar to those shared here. Does anyone care to share some sample interview questions?
I was doomed to fail the interview, although i thought that would be the easy part. They asked about conflicts I've overcome, working with teams, etc..... But my age, race, color of my eyes, the toes on my left foot ...... That all counted against me. It was an interesting experience. Let me know how you do.
How did the interview go? Did you get the job?
Im like you, Im not a tester too. I hate it.
Good morning Jodi , I took the CBT last weekend and failed it , at first I was frustrated and confused on why I failed it . In my opinion , I feel like the test don’t have nothing to do with Security except for the x-ray part , and even then most of the time as a Armed Guard or a security guard you’re not going to deal with x-rays , as I watch more RUclips videos I found out that it’s not just me that has failed the test , there are other people that are great candidates that have failed the test , that being said it told me I could retake the test in six months but I probably would not pass it anyways lol , I feel like they should change the test and change the process because they’re losing some great candidates . Just my opinion thank you for sharing , You seemed like you would’ve done a great job .
I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@@ukulelejodi5175 thank you, what’s funny about the whole thing is I currently work at a great security company with great pay and great benefits . I wanted to work for TSA , to get more experience and to add to my résumé , i’m thinking about going back to school to get bachelors in security management . But yes I do feel upset about the whole thing I’m getting past it though . Because no one likes to fail right .
I wa t so
Jody , you are better off. TSA is the worst government job in the world . Not to mention the least paid.
They treat their employees.
Awful. And trying to take a day off is nearly impossible.
I'm not sure how i would have been able to do the job, or how i failed the interview , but i think you're right. What did you end up doing?
Hey I have a question I want to work TSA but I have a disturbing the peace misdemeanor. Am I just wasting my time because I know you have to apply for a security badge. I am in the military though and have a federal security clearance.
I wouldn't know the answer to this but you know everything will come up in a background check. Good luck!
You might have been considered too intelligent. Did that job for 6 years. Trust me. It is a simple job that people make unnecessarily challenging through directives SOPs, testing to keep your job and stupid people. Some people are there because their late career and got laid off and waiting to retire. Others are ex military. Others are just too dumb to work a fast food job. Others want a stepping stone.
Thank you.
Love this! Lol. Jesus…I may never fly again!
Age discrimination?
My thought exactly. But no one will tell you anything.