Pennsylvania Department of Education Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was virtual, lasted 8 minutes, and felt very impersonal with no real conversation. They didn't inquire about my background or experience, and I was asked four questions, all centered around education.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's the yearly requirement for your professional development hours?
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Advisor
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were two interviews with people who currently work there. One was online and the other was in person at the Harrisburg office. They were both an hour long and the same people interviewed me both times.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain what PDE means to you?
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Executive Director
Executive Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
I met with a panel of three people who are currently on staff, including my potential supervisor. They had a set list of questions they were sticking to, so there wasn't much room for back-and-forth. Some questions were just a 'yes' or 'no' with no explanation allowed. It felt very formal and not very friendly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a mistake you made professionally and how you handled it?
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Bilingual Education Advisor
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Applied online and submitted a supplement, which was then graded alongside other applicants. Then, there was a 45-minute in-person interview with a 3-person panel. It was a long process, and they rescheduled the interview once.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What makes you a good fit for this role?
- Can you describe your experience using computer systems for large-scale data aggregation?
- What is a professional weakness you have?
Pennsylvania Department of Education Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pennsylvania Department of Education interview reports.
“What's the yearly requirement for your professional development hours?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on NCLB and ESSA?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what PDE means to you?”
Read reports →“What is a professional weakness you have?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your experience using computer systems for large-scale data aggregation?”
Read report →“Can you describe a mistake you made professionally and how you handled it?”
Read report →“What makes you a good fit for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 4 Pennsylvania Department of Education interview reports.