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CEC Reserves DCO Selection Board

NuocH2O

Member
I interviewed for IWC about a month ago, so not CEC, but a significant number of my panel questions were around this topic. I can share the other questions I was asked, but not sure how much overlap there would be across our (potential) communities.
More info the better methinks. Someone also attached a copy of questions that Supply O’s should ask DCO applicants. Pretty sure it’s in the DCO Supply thread. Definitely recognized a lot of the questions. I’d check it out for those that haven’t interviewed yet.
 

NuocH2O

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More info the better methinks. Someone also attached a copy of questions that Supply O’s should ask DCO applicants. Pretty sure it’s in the DCO Supply thread. Definitely recognized a lot of the questions. I’d check it out for those that haven’t interviewed yet.
Here it is!
 

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Roadkill5

New Member
Did anyone receive results from the selection board that convened June 7th? I haven’t heard anything from my OR, so reaching out here to see if others wouldn’t mind sharing if they got picked up or not.
 

TheClyde

Well-Known Member
Did anyone receive results from the selection board that convened June 7th? I haven’t heard anything from my OR, so reaching out here to see if others wouldn’t mind sharing if they got picked up or not.
Are you referring to CEC Active Duty? Or CEC Reserve DCO?
 

zachlaird4

Stand By!!!!..... FIRE!!!
She may be going off what she has seen for those selected.


There is the word "desired" in many items in a PA, sometimes "desired" ends up being that it doesn't matter and sometimes "desired" means you won't get picked without it.

If the board is only picking people with an FE then that is why she is pushing you off for now.

I would ask her if she has had people picked without an FE.

The other thing is work experience, how much work experience do you have as a Civil Engineer in the civilian sector? In many case 10 years in the magic number and the board will not be as keen picking a person with less.
sorry im just now responding to this. I have been away studying for the FE exam and finishing up the summer semester. Thankfully, I was able to pass my FE exam last week (got my results 1 hour ago) so that will be added to my package. I believe I'm the first CEC applicant for this set of recruiters.
 

zachlaird4

Stand By!!!!..... FIRE!!!
Since you already know the ropes, there are no military-related questions I can think of that you would not know. My personal recommendation is to tell them your story on why you want to be CEC reserves officer, why you think this is the right time for you to join, and what values you bring to the navy (i.e why should they hire you).
I personally think that they are not interested in cookie-cutter answers (being this all-American hero type answers) so be yourself and use your military and civilian experiences to your advantage. @NuocH2O already gave out most of the questions /conversation topics. The officers who interviewed were really great folks with so much experience and humility, so it was a very relaxed setting but I did my best to maintain my military bearings (yes sir, no sir, wait till they finish talking, etc). I come from a tech-heavy background so not many questions there, but make sure you can say a list of leadership/personnel or project management type roles (both mil and civ). My only thing was after the interview, I realized that there were so many other leadership roles that I have done and should have mentioned. I mean I did prepare for it, but while describing them I did miss a few of those important ones.
Do you know the scores from your interviews? I finally (after waiting for one LCDR to send his in) got all of them officially in my package. I got 10/10/9 but don't know what I got dinged on. Do you think the 9 will have a large effect on my package? Should I get another interview done to potentially make them all 10s?
 

NuocH2O

Member
Do you know the scores from your interviews? I finally (after waiting for one LCDR to send his in) got all of them officially in my package. I got 10/10/9 but don't know what I got dinged on. Do you think the 9 will have a large effect on my package? Should I get another interview done to potentially make them all 10s?
If anything, perhaps aim to interview with senior officers. Not sure how much weight interviews hold based on rank but my OR made it a priority that I interview with O6's for CEC; maybe @exNavyOffRec can provide input.

I scored 10/9/9, and my OR was surprisingly satisfied with that. He believed my strong GPA, EIT, having passed 8-hour PE exam, and civilian engineering experience made me really competitive. I got selected so ??‍♂️
 

exNavyOffRec

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If anything, perhaps aim to interview with senior officers. Not sure how much weight interviews hold based on rank but my OR made it a priority that I interview with O6's for CEC; maybe @exNavyOffRec can provide input.

I scored 10/9/9, and my OR was surprisingly satisfied with that. He believed my strong GPA, EIT, having passed 8-hour PE exam, and civilian engineering experience made me really competitive. I got selected so ??‍♂️
Reserves the interviews are vital, ideally the ones interviewing you are the ones you will be working for.
 

cecseabee

Active Member
Results are out!! Super excited to have gotten selected and looking forward to serving. Wasn’t expecting it as I don’t work in the industry and have not earned an EIT yet but have a BS in EE and am working on my MS. Had strong interview scores: 10, 10, and 10 from an O-6 and 2 O-5s. For current CEC officers, any tips for an incoming ensign? I’ve gotten some great advice so far from both officers and enlisted alike I know but always looking to soak in more.
 
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