NYC Department of Transportation Interview Questions
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NYC Department of Transportation
Data Analyst
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
they asked standard behavioral questions, a large portion of the interview focused on technical topics, and there seemed to be an expectation that candidates were already familiar with their internal platforms. This was surprising given that the position is an internship.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
NYC Department of Transportation
Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
They only asked ten technical questions, there was no other conversation. It was almost robotic, they didn't have my resume or know anything about my work history or ask about my work history. Would have been better off just filling it in like a test in the lobby.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are Excel functions and what are they for?
NYC Department of Transportation
Intern
Intern Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a Zoom interview, about 30 minutes long, for the Summer Internship focused on Research, Implementation, and Safety for Vision Zero and street improvement projects. The interviewers were nice, but the questions were tough and I felt a bit out of my depth. I got the sense my experience wasn't enough, or maybe I didn't present it well. They really care about specifics, so have details about past projects or assignments ready to go or to send over.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain your motivation for this internship and how it aligns with your career goals?
- Tell me about your experience with fieldwork and engaging with the community.
- What experience do you have working on projects involving transportation or pedestrian data?
NYC Department of Transportation
Analyst
Staff Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This was for SIM (Sidewalk Inspection and Management) and the process was quite smooth. I originally applied on August 3rd and got a brief screening call about a month after. My interview (only one round!) was scheduled a month later and was only 30 minutes long over Teams. I received a verbal offer over the phone a month after that.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience with GIS and Excel?
- In three words, how would you describe yourself?
NYC Department of Transportation Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from NYC Department of Transportation interview reports.
“How many times can you subtract 10 from 100?”
Read reports →“What are Excel functions and what are they for?”
Read reports →“Describe a street safety improvement you find commendable, detailing the changes made and suggesting further enhancements.”
Read reports →“Are you able to climb ladders?”
Read reports →“Can you work outside of normal business hours?”
Read report →“Are you okay with working in confined spaces?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience with GIS and Excel?”
Read report →“What experience do you have working on projects involving transportation or pedestrian data?”
Read report →“Describe your leadership style.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 NYC Department of Transportation interview reports.