BP exam

[C.W.M.V.]

I just did my interview two weeks ago and it was intense interview.
Good luck

How long was the interview itself? I know it says 3-4 hours for the process in the letter but how much of that is actually sitting in front of the board?

[BoJackUSMC]

I was the very first one for the interview so I was more nervous about it and interview itself was little over 20 minutes I believe. After the interview I was told to step outside until they call me back. I had to wait about 5 minutes, but that 5 minutes felt like 5 hour.

[Alaric]

The board interview could take all day or all of 30 minutes from the time you arrive. it just depends on how many candidates are there that day, how many interviewers, when you're called in, and how long the interviews take. I was out before noon IIRC.

On another note, it looks like things are moving again, thankfully. I got my call for drug testing yesterday. Been about 3 months since I passed my oral boards, first fitness and medical. From what I hear, this is a good sign my background is about to begin once I pass this. Anyone else getting action on their application lately?

[C.W.M.V.]

how many candidates were there when y'all interviewed?
Were they called in alphabetical order?

[Recession]

The board interview could take all day or all of 30 minutes from the time you arrive. it just depends on how many candidates are there that day, how many interviewers, when you're called in, and how long the interviews take. I was out before noon IIRC.

On another note, it looks like things are moving again, thankfully. I got my call for drug testing yesterday. Been about 3 months since I passed my oral boards, first fitness and medical. From what I hear, this is a good sign my background is about to begin once I pass this. Anyone else getting action on their application lately?

I'm reaching the 3 month mark since my interview. Keeping my fingers crossed that I get called for my drug testing soon.

[Alaric]

how many candidates were there when y'all interviewed?
Were they called in alphabetical order?

I think there were around 50 or so when I went in (Chula Vista).

They called the women first. You tell me why. It seemed random after that.

[BoJackUSMC]

The person who was in charge of the interview process was former Marine and he called me first lol. There were about 50 candidates and 5 candidates were given interview per turn around. I think I left Chula Vista before 930AM for sure. I hope I get a call soon for fitness and medical exam soon.

[C.W.M.V.]

Just finished mine. Only 6 people showed up. They called me in first and told me I passed easily. Yay me. Background packet has already been submitted so guess I'm just waiting again!
Glad its done though. Not the worst oral board ive been to.

[BoJackUSMC]

wow, only 6 people showed up??? maybe other applicants just got sick of waiting and found a job from somewhere else. I think I was the only Asian when I went there.

[leman77]

good luck!

[C.W.M.V.]

wow, only 6 people showed up??? maybe other applicants just got sick of waiting and found a job from somewhere else. I think I was the only Asian when I went there.

I don't know, I kinda got a glimpse of their roster ad there looked to be no more than 20 names. I was very surprised!
Now back to waiting for word!

[BoJackUSMC]

yup back to waiting game..... I thought I was done with "hurry up and wait" when I got out from the service, but it never ends

[C.W.M.V.]

Worth it though in the end!
EDIT: There was something else that kinda shocked me today. I saw something that I haven't seen around the Fresno area in a Loooooooooooooooong time-HELP WANTED sings. I couldn't believe it. My wife and I were going to subway in Pleasonton after my interview and we saw one. We both just kinda stopped and stared at it. It was like seeing a real life do-do bird in the wild duking it out with a Tasmanian Tiger.

[BoJackUSMC]

Good thing my college and gym life is keeping me busy right now while waiting for the process to go smoothly again.

[BoJackUSMC]

I think the president is trying to increase the budget for Border Patrol for his new budget plan for this year. I can only hope so because I wanna get hire!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/02/14/obama.budget.homeland/