Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interview Questions
& Process
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Housing Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a three-part interview process: first a phone call, then a video chat, and finally an in-person meeting. Everyone I talked to was really nice, but the whole hiring thing moved pretty slowly. In the end, I stopped getting updates and ended up taking another job somewhere else.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle a situation where a provider is unresponsive during an emergency?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Manager, Treasury
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The whole process included 2 interviews, both conducted over Zoom with 4 interviewers present at each meeting. I got updates pretty quickly after each interview about moving forward, and then I was made an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you handle challenging scenarios with clients and your direct reports?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Senior Manager
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
The hiring process took about a month. It included two panel interviews where they repeated questions they had already asked. They also asked me to prepare a question about managing a potential project, using info from their website. I had to submit writing samples and answer questions about my skills and experience. They didn't leave much time for my questions during the hour-long interviews, focusing mostly on theirs. For a senior role, the questions felt pretty basic.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe your approach to building consensus when stakeholders have conflicting viewpoints?
- Tell me about a time you received negative feedback and how you handled it.
- What is something you are particularly proud of in your career?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Adolescent Prevention Specialist
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got a call out of the blue from the hiring manager for this job. She asked if I was still interested and then basically started a pop-quiz. She asked why I wanted the role and about my past experience. I was totally unprepared but did my best and felt okay about it. She said I'd move to the next round and HR would contact me. After weeks of silence, I followed up twice with no response. The job was then removed from the board. I was really offended and shocked by the lack of professionalism and communication. I reached out to the Commonwealth, but didn't get much help or closure.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to work in this role?
- Can you tell me about your previous work history?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Commonwealth of Massachusetts interview reports.
“What would you do if two campers were arguing over a campsite?”
Read reports →“What would you say to a private citizen that has built an illegal structure on a conservation easement?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a client got injured on a transport van without a monitor?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the politician's stances on key issues?”
Read reports →“What specific search terms would you use in Google to find additional resources for individuals requiring more support?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you understand the MCAD to be and what it does?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a provider is unresponsive during an emergency?”
Read report →“What can you tell me about your criminal justice degree?”
Read report →“How do you set goals and take the necessary steps to accomplish them?”
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Across all 118 Commonwealth of Massachusetts interview reports.