City of Cleveland, Ohio Interview Questions
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City of Cleveland, Ohio
Policy Analyst
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process felt pretty standard and fair. It did take a while to hear back between the different stages. Even after they made the offer, it was about two months before I got a start date.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about your top three strengths?
City of Cleveland, Ohio
Firefighter/EMT
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 14 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Presentation Offer Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
This hiring process took about a year, starting in Feb 2017 and ending at the academy in March 2018. First, I applied on 02/15/17, then took the Civil Service Exam on 03/04/17. My ranking came out 05/26/17, followed by the Physical Ability Test on 07/15/17. Then came a round of interviews, web-checks, photos, and background interviews from 08/16/17 to 11/22/17, which was also when the Background Investigation happened. After that, background summations were done on 11/22/17, leading to the Screening Committee on 11/27/17. The Director made a selection on 12/15/17, and I got a Conditional Offer on 12/7/2017. Next were the Medical Evaluations: Physical on 12/28/17, Stress Test on 01/26/18, MMPI test on 02/11/18, and Psychological Evaluations on 02/20/18. Hiring PIDS (now PAF’s) were submitted on 03/12/18, along with a second web check (background check). Finally, the Fire Academy Class began on 03/12/18.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- The Civil Service exam is a computer-based test designed to evaluate your reading comprehension, arithmetic skills, mechanical aptitude, and personality.
- Background Checks will review your history for the past 7-10 years, covering where you've lived, previous jobs, your formal education, and any interactions you've had with the legal system.
- The MMPI test consists of over 500 true/false questions related to your personality and preferences.
City of Cleveland, Ohio
Receptionist
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and sent in my cover letter and resume. About a week after applying, I got a phone call for an interview. The receptionist was really nice and worked with my schedule, setting up the interview for after my work hours. It was a pretty casual interview, and I think I might have been a bit overdressed even though I tried to look professional. The interviewer seemed really impressed with my resume and mentioned that my financial experience would be a great asset for this role. I was pretty sure I'd get a call back, but unfortunately, I never heard from them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your reason for seeking part-time work?
City of Cleveland, Ohio
Project Coordinator
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was a panel interview with an HR Specialist, Court Administrator, a Judge, and a Project Coordinator who had prior experience there. Everyone was nice and asked two questions each. At the end, they asked if I had any questions about the job or how court works.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What sparked your interest in this position?
- Describe your approach to handling competing priorities.
- How do you go about managing projects?
City of Cleveland, Ohio Interview Questions
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“What is your understanding of Court proceedings?”
Read reports →“Are you able to obtain a secret clearance?”
Read reports →“What is your reason for seeking part-time work?”
Read reports →“How do you add to their mission?”
Read reports →“Can you share three key things about yourself?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next 5 years?”
Read report →“How do you go about managing projects?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience managing telecommunications systems in cloud settings?”
Read report →“What programs are you knowledgeable about?”
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