Los Angeles Metro Interview Questions
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Los Angeles Metro
Assistant Diversity and Economic Opportunity Representative
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
First, there was a Civil Service Exam. It was in-person and had 100 multiple-choice questions. It was kind of like an SAT but with some customer service questions. Then, there was a one-way video interview that was specific to the job responsibilities.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Do you know about business outreach software?
- Can you tell me about a time you managed a project that involved minorities?
Los Angeles Metro
Production Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
For this job, and others in the public sector, the interview panel might not have reviewed your entire application. Make sure you're ready to talk about your experience! The panel is trained to be neutral, so don't expect any feedback from their body language or words, which can be tough.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you verbally describe your experience?
- Tell me about your approach to equity and accessibility.
Los Angeles Metro
Principal Transit Planner
Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a panel interview, with five people on the panel. The structure of the interview was pretty set in stone. The questions were fair and the interviewers did answer any follow up questions I had. They asked about my background in transit planning and how I've handled government contract administration.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your experience with administering government contracts and managing consultants?
Los Angeles Metro
Transit Bus Operator
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Technical screen Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Other
I applied online and got an IQ test invite after a week. The test was basic. After that, I was invited for an interview and fingerprinting for a background check. The interview was three weeks after I applied. It was one-on-one with a senior driver. They asked general questions like why I wanted to work there, and about six written questions on how I'd handle passenger issues. The questions didn't have right or wrong answers, I think they wanted to see how I'd approach problems. After the interview, there was a hiring session (another 2 weeks), then an assessment test (another week), then a physical (another week), and then an offer. Training only starts monthly, so it's another 1-4 weeks. This isn't a job if you need to start work in a couple months.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Passenger boards with a ten dollar bill and you have no change, what do you do?
- A passenger pays and boards. You notice they smell really bad. Other passengers come to you to complain. What do you do?
Los Angeles Metro Interview Questions
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“Passenger boards with a ten dollar bill and you have no change, what do you do?”
Read reports →“Would you still issue a citation to a Metro employee who parks in a disabled spot without the proper placard?”
Read reports →“A passenger pays and boards. You notice they smell really bad. Other passengers come to you to complain. What do you do?”
Read reports →“What would be your course of action if an electrical outlet were damaged?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a passenger accused you of lying when you pointed out they didn't pay enough fare during boarding?”
Read report →“What suggestions do you have for improving the LA metro system?”
Read report →“How do you use SEO in your copywriting?”
Read report →“How would you handle seeing a colleague steal from the lockers?”
Read report →“If your supervisor told you to drive a bus and you knew it would cause an injury, would you do it?”
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