PA Department Public Welfare Interview Questions
& Process
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PA Department Public Welfare
Data Entry Clerk
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was easy, they called me in the afternoon. They wanted to explain the job and ask about my typing speed. Then they asked about references, asked for my social security number and start date, and asked when I could start. They also asked if I had good transportation and explained the work hours.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What is your typing speed?
- Do you have references?
- What is your social security number?
PA Department Public Welfare
Section Chief
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Interviews for the state aren't great. It's a panel interview and a lot hinges on how confidently you answer. It's not very conversational. Since everyone knows confidence is king, it definitely encourages exaggerating your experience and expertise. Also, there is about a 98% chance you will be asked if you know how to use Excel and make a pivot chart. Don't ever say no or hesitate when answering that. A lot of the questions were pretty typical, but the 3-person panel took notes the whole time and didn't look up. They also asked some job-specific questions about working with certain systems.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your experience building reports in Cognos?
- Do you have experience with Excel, specifically creating pivot charts?
PA Department Public Welfare
IMCW
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with the questions first, which was nice. It usually involves three interviewers on a panel, and the interviews are about 45-60 minutes long. However, things might be changing, and I've heard that if it's not in person, you might not get the questions beforehand.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe how you would handle situations in the workplace involving clients.
- Describe how you would handle situations in the workplace involving coworkers.
PA Department Public Welfare
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Offer
Interview formats
Group
I took the civil service exam back in October and then got a call for an interview in late January. It wasn't really an interview though, more of a group info session. HR checked our paperwork and staff from DHS talked about the job, the training, and how the hiring process works.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
PA Department Public Welfare Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PA Department Public Welfare interview reports.
“What is your social security number?”
Read reports →“What is your typing speed?”
Read reports →“What would be your procedure if you discovered an unsecured door?”
Read reports →“Are you able to lift 60 pounds?”
Read reports →“When can you start?”
Read report →“What actions would you take in the event of a fire?”
Read report →“Do you have good transportation?”
Read report →“Can you explain what dependability means to you?”
Read report →“What is your knowledge about the DEP?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 PA Department Public Welfare interview reports.