City and County of San Francisco Manager Interview Questions
& Process
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City and County of San Francisco
Management Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
I applied online. A few months passed, and then I got invited to take a civil service exam. The scores came out about a month later. The top three scores were sent to different departments over the next few months, and those departments asked for updated resumes and cover letters. I got called for interviews with three different divisions. Two of the three interviews had computer-based skill tests along with a panel interview where people sat across from me and asked questions from a printed list. One person took notes while the others asked. About a month after that, one of the departments requested a fingerprint background check. A couple of weeks after that, I got the official offer letter, and I accepted it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- For two of the interviews, I was asked about my motivation for wanting to work for that specific department. It's a good idea to have a solid answer ready, because the department that made me the offer didn't ask this question.
City and County of San Francisco
Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
after going through (and passing) the mandatory testing, I was invited in for a panel interview. The interview lasted all of a bout 45 minutes and involved questions in regards to how previous experience matched the job. The usual types of questions trying to relate your job experience with their needs. I was encouraged to go through this process right out of grad school by a senior person within the organization, but was told I wasn't offered the position due to lack of experience.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about how your experience aligns with the department's needs.
- Describe your approach to managing employee communication programs.
City and County of San Francisco
Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral
First, you need to get past the application screening, which includes some essay questions. After that, there's a written test, and you need a high score to move on to the actual interviews. The interviews were a panel of three people.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If you were asked to cut your benefits budget, what would you consider?
City and County of San Francisco Manager Interview Questions
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“If you were asked to cut your benefits budget, what would you consider?”
Read reports →“Describe your approach to managing employee communication programs.”
Read reports →“Why are you the best fit for this role?”
Read reports →“Tell me about how your experience aligns with the department's needs.”
Read reports →“Could you describe how you would handle a specific situation?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on your past experiences?”
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