New York City Department of Investigation Interview Questions
& Process
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New York City Department of Investigation
Confidential Investigator
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had two virtual interviews where I spoke with people who are higher up. The questions were pretty standard, nothing too difficult if you prepare beforehand. Everyone was pretty nice and asked about my experience and how it applies to being a confidential investigator.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you provide an example of investigative work you have previously conducted?
- Tell me about your current experience and how it would be relevant to the role of a confidential investigator.
New York City Department of Investigation
Software Engineer Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was about 30 minutes and they asked about basic OOP concepts and some general questions. They also asked about programming languages you have on your resume. There were also some basic behavioral questions. The process should be straightforward if you have some basic knowledge of the languages you mentioned.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the difference between require and include in PHP?
New York City Department of Investigation
Auditor
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Applied online for the HHC confidential investigator role and was contacted two weeks later for a panel interview. It was conducted by two senior officials. The interview was tough because they are looking for people with experience, not those who need training or are transitioning careers. It wasn't a typical interview, with many unorthodox and deep questions. The interviewers seemed to throw curveballs to catch me off guard.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What is your understanding of DOI?
- Describe the first audit you would conduct on your first day.
- Can you share an experience where you utilized your auditing skills?
New York City Department of Investigation
Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I interviewed over Google Meets with three employees. They asked fairly standard behavioral questions, and a few questions about the department's mission and areas of focus. I was ghosted and never heard back about whether I got the position, even though they said I'd hear within a week. Honestly, if DoI cares about integrity, they should let candidates know their status.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which of our units pique your interest the most?
New York City Department of Investigation Interview Questions
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“Which other agencies report to the DOI?”
Read reports →“What does the DOI do?”
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Read reports →“What are some syntax problems?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of DOI?”
Read report →“If you could recommend one policy change, what would it be?”
Read report →“What are some basic concepts?”
Read report →“Which of our units pique your interest the most?”
Read report →“Can you explain OOP concepts?”
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Across all 19 New York City Department of Investigation interview reports.