Illinois Department of Transportation Interview Questions
& Process
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Illinois Department of Transportation
Career Services Coordinator
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a structured interview with 3 interviewers. They asked me seven questions based on scenarios to see how I'd handle different situations. The questions weren't what I expected. There wasn't any back and forth, they just typed up all my responses.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would be your course of action if a scheduled speaker for a major event cancelled at the last minute?
Illinois Department of Transportation
Engineering Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer
This job didn't really have an interview process. It was all based on the application, and the hiring took a really long time. They sent out offer letters the day after classes ended, which is pretty normal for them to finish hiring so late.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your GPA?
- What is your major?
- How many credit hours have you completed?
Illinois Department of Transportation
Engineering Technician
Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online by sending an email. After 2 months, I got an email saying I was selected for an interview. I called to set it up and signed the paper to release my criminal records. I drove 400 miles to Collinsvile for an 8:30 am interview with 3 people. They took a copy of my driver's license and then the interview started. I wasn't allowed to look at my resume but could write notes, which they took at the end. The interview was supposed to take 1 hour, but I finished in 30 minutes. They told me to wait several weeks, and after a month, I got a call, but I had already accepted another job, so I rejected them. Also, the location is remote and the position is only for 6-9 months.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Describe a situation where you need to consult with yourself and your supervisor.
- Are you proficient in AutoCAD and Microstation for drafting?
- How do you demonstrate effective verbal communication?
Illinois Department of Transportation
Civil Engineer Trainee
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was your typical government interview. They give you a set amount of time to answer the exact same questions they will ask every candidate for that position. It is not your typical interview where they try to learn about your personality or anything they just write down your response and the interview is over. If you can answer questions and provide examples to those answers, it will go so smoothly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Was your Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university?
Illinois Department of Transportation Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Illinois Department of Transportation interview reports.
“Why do bridges need to have strained flexibility?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between rigid and flexible structures?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the distinction between composite and non-composite action in a steel-concrete slab system?”
Read reports →“When entering or exiting equipment or a vehicle, what safety precautions would you take?”
Read reports →“How many credit hours have you completed?”
Read report →“When will I hear back?”
Read report →“Can you discuss rman backup strategies?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on indexing for databases?”
Read report →“What would be your course of action if a scheduled speaker for a major event cancelled at the last minute?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 Illinois Department of Transportation interview reports.