Missouri Department of Social Services Interview Questions
& Process

After submitting an online application, I was sent a letter asking me to complete a paper application, send transcripts, resume, and references. A week later, I had a face-to-face interview which included reading a case study for 30 minutes, a 45-minute panel interview with questions, and then 15 minutes to discuss the case. After that, I had 30 minutes to type a response to the case. I also got to chat with a current team member about what they liked and disliked about the job. It was a really thorough interview, but a pleasant experience overall.

Submitted application, resume, and transcripts via fax after qualifying via score and following directions. Interviewed by 3 people with situational response questions and an opportunity to ask questions at the end. Submitted references when requested. Completed background check via fingerprinting upon request. Received and returned an interest letter. Accepted position via phone and scheduled time to complete new hire paperwork.

You'll get an email called a "letter of availability" in about 2-3 weeks, or maybe longer. You need to reply by downloading an application from the email. If you've worked for the state before, there will be two applications. Fill out both applications, get your official college transcript, resume, and a cover letter, then turn them all in at the facility. Within two weeks of them getting your paperwork, they'll call to set up an interview date. The interview has a 3-person panel, usually the facility manager, assistant manager, and regional HR rep. They'll ask about 20 questions straight, mostly from the facility manager, but everyone on the panel can ask questions based on your answers. They'll be writing down your responses. After the interview, they'll tell you they'll be in touch in a few weeks about whether you're hired. If not, you'll just get a letter saying someone else got the job, with no other details. If you are hired, they'll call and tell you to get a fingerprint background check, and if you pass, you start the first of the next month.

First you apply on the MO state employment website and put in all your qualifications. Then you get a letter asking if you're interested, and if so, you fill out the paperwork in the letter and mail it back. The circuit manager will call you back to set up an interview. The interview is a basic group interview, and usually, supervisors from all the areas you'll be working with are there. Then you wait for a call back. After the interview process, there will be a background check.