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Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
55.6% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services.

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Social Worker Trainee

Other · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case

The interviews were scenario-based questions about child neglect, abuse, and the well-being of kids and families. The panel listened for specific keywords and scored based on those keywords mentioned during the interview.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What actions would you take if a client's parents had prior child neglect cases, and upon conducting a welfare check, you observed bruises on the child?
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Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services

Eligibility Worker II

Other · more than a year ago

Mid Easy Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home Offer
Interview formats
Other

It was an easy but long process. Keep an eye on your emails for any notices, offers, or exams. There wasn't a formal interview. Just make sure you're ready to take the exam and get the best score possible for eligibility on the hiring list.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Perform well on the exam; no formal interview was conducted.
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Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services

Social Worker

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I sent in my application back in October 2018. Then, in December, I got an email about a test. About two months after that, I got a call for an interview. Two supervisors interviewed me, and they went back and forth asking me questions about child neglect and family issues. After the interview, they asked if I had any questions, but they didn't say when I'd hear back. It's been three months now, and I still haven't received any notification about whether I passed or failed. The whole process took way too long, and communication was really poor.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What knowledge or experience do you have related to this role?
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Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services

Licensing Program Analyst

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process involves 3 interviewers and takes a bit of time. There are different tests. I only met one more person in the interview room. The interview itself was pretty good. Make sure to dress appropriately. Be friendly and smile. Respond concisely and efficiently. Expect standard questions for state jobs. Be ready for these. I would recommend applying for this position if you are motivated to serve the public. Remember to bring your required documents.

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No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.

Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services Interview Questions

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What actions would you take if a client's parents had prior child neglect cases, and upon conducting a welfare check, you observed bruises on the child?

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Can you discuss your professional background and experience?

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What knowledge or experience do you have related to this role?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 9 Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 50%
Case 14.3%
Other 14.3%
Technical 14.3%
Group 7.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 44.4%
Average 55.6%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Neutral 33.3%
Positive 55.6%
Negative 11.1%

Reports by job function

Other 4
Operations 4
Engineering 1