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City of Houston Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 102 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
73% Positive experience

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30 roles · 102 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at City of Houston.

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Web Designer

Design · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So there were 3 people interviewing me. They mentioned that it was just one round and they would select candidates based on that single interview. After the interview, which went well, there was a background check, but I haven't heard back since then.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Could you discuss your previous work experience?
  • What are some of the key points from your resume that you'd like to highlight?
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Substitute Teacher

Other · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was a good and straightforward interview process. They asked me basic background questions and also about my relevant experience. Additionally, they inquired about my experience with children with special needs and if I held any education-related certificates or a degree in education.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about your experience relevant to this position.
  • Have you worked with children with special needs before?
  • Do you possess any educational certifications or a degree in education?
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Analyst

Analytics · a year ago

Staff Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

It was one interview and then HR confirmed my interest. After that there was a background check. There was a long wait and then no information. They lied and said the position was on hold when I reached out. Turns out it has been filled by other candidates. The lack of communication from HR was staggering.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your experience with planning?
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Administrative Assistant

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen Group Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other

An HR person called me but I missed it so I had to call them back to find out they wanted to interview me. They asked me about the salary and I had to ask them what it was because they didn't know. Then I had to do this horrible recorded interview on the computer. After that I had an interview with 5 people who asked really stupid questions. I asked them about the job duties but they couldn't tell me anything. Someone said I would hear back in 48 hours either way but I never did and the job is still open.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • The situational questions they asked were ridiculous, especially for a city job with a basic salary.
  • They read from a script instead of asking about my background and how I could add value.

City of Houston Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from City of Houston interview reports.

What is your approach to managing a case involving a minor diagnosed with an STD whose parents are unaware?

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Our job is to dispense medicine to patients with Tuberculosis. Treatment plans vary from 6 months to a year. Our job is to actually view the patient consume the medicine. What would you do if a patient was being difficult and refused to take the medicine?

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Can you explain the ADDIE model and Kirkpatrick's levels of evaluation?

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What steps do you take to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations?

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Regarding an unoccupied office, would you give it to an existing employee who desires it, or to a new hire who would typically use that office?

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What is the most critical trait for a customer service employee to exhibit?

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Do you possess any educational certifications or a degree in education?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 102 City of Houston interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 54.4%
Technical 24.7%
Group 9.9%
Other 7.1%
Presentation 3.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 17.6%
Average 73.5%
Difficult 8.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 73%
Neutral 16%
Negative 11%

Reports by job function

Operations 53
Engineering 9
Other 9
Finance 9
Analytics 7
Research 6