City and County of Honolulu Interview Questions
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City and County of Honolulu
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Group Other
The interview process was very organized. First, you submit your application. Then, you get an email saying you qualified. After that, HR or the hiring manager will contact you to schedule an interview. The interview itself is in-person and is a panel interview. Following the panel interview, there's a timed test.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult coworker?
City and County of Honolulu
Real Property Appraiser
Mid Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had an in-person interview at their Downtown Honolulu office. It was a one-on-one interview, but I was meeting with a panel of 3 senior appraisers. I had to find metered street parking or a parking garage and pay their parking fees.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Have you ever presented to a group before?
City and County of Honolulu
Forester
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Pretty straightforward interview process with the program manager. They were accommodating with interview times. The interview was over zoom and the process was smooth compared to others. They asked normal questions relevant to the position.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your understanding of the Department of Parks and Recreation?
- What are your motivations for seeking this position?
City and County of Honolulu
Housing Assistance Specialist
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
so before the panel part of the interview, they gave me the job description and other materials. The interview itself started with a non-rated question about the position and my thoughts on homelessness and its connection to the job. Then, about 6 questions focused on my past experience as it relates to the job duties, like handling difficult customers or my background in human services. The final parts of the interview included a written test for my math skills and a writing sample.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- In your opinion, what are the main reasons people become homeless?
- What are your views on the homeless problem and how does this position connect to it?
- Can you discuss your past experiences in relation to the job duties?
City and County of Honolulu Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from City and County of Honolulu interview reports.
“In your opinion, what are the main reasons people become homeless?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a homeless individual entering the park?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of the Department of Parks and Recreation?”
Read reports →“How would you help solve Hawaii's homelessness problem?”
Read reports →“What city and county value connects most with you?”
Read report →“What are your views on the homeless problem and how does this position connect to it?”
Read report →“Tell me about your favorite movie, show, or story.”
Read report →“What are your methods for dealing with pest issues?”
Read report →“What does working for the city mean to you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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