California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Telecommunications System Technician
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Panel Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Technical
It was a pretty straightforward state interviewing process. It included a multiple choice exam, a panel interview, and a practical exam. The questions were about telecommunications experience and electrical fundamentals knowledge. They also asked a couple of personality questions during the panel interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a radio system?
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Grants Management Specialist
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a really friendly interview process! Just so you know, there's a second interview for the finalists with upper management. It would be good to know who you'll be meeting with and research them so you can understand their viewpoint.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you aware that you might need to travel for extended periods, potentially months, in the event of a catastrophe?
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Office Technician
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Group
It took ages to get an interview after applying. The interview was over the phone due to COVID, and they only had one specific day open, which was inconvenient. I was interviewed by a panel of three people. They had technical issues for the first 10 minutes, which was annoying. They interviewed candidates in 30-minute slots, so I only had time for one question before they wrapped up. After some post-interview paperwork, I followed up to see if I was still in consideration, but they just ignored me. It's fine if I wasn't chosen, but they should at least communicate that instead of ghosting applicants, which is really unprofessional, especially for a state agency. Honestly, I probably dodged a bullet.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a situation where you used your literacy skills to overcome a challenge?
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Electrical Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I applied a few months back and then got selected for an in-person interview. It was with three interviewers. They gave us a pamphlet with the questions and we had to write down our answers and calculations. They really wanted to see how we thought and how we solved problems, so you gotta be ready to explain your approach. Unfortunately, after all that, I just got ghosted. Super annoying.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share a story about a project that didn't go as planned and how you had to adjust?
- How familiar are you with test equipment, and what are the uses for different tools?
- What aspects are important to consider when assessing the performance of a microwave tower?
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from California Governor's Office of Emergency Services interview reports.
“What aspects are important to consider when assessing the performance of a microwave tower?”
Read reports →“Name a current event and list the newspapers you read.”
Read reports →“Can you name a current event and what newspapers you read?”
Read reports →“Are you aware that you might need to travel for extended periods, potentially months, in the event of a catastrophe?”
Read reports →“How familiar are you with test equipment, and what are the uses for different tools?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of our agency and its functions?”
Read report →“How would you approach a situation involving an angry coworker?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where you had to troubleshoot a radio system?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time your patience was tested.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services interview reports.