Southern California Association of Governments Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Southern California Association of Governments
Planning Analyst
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group
It took about 3 months to get hired. The interview process had 2 or 3 rounds. Mostly, they asked about my past experience and some situational questions. One of the interviews was a panel interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a stakeholder and how you resolved it.
Southern California Association of Governments
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
So I applied and then had one virtual interview. It was with two departments and they both accepted me, so I had about a week to pick one. The interview had 9 general questions, like about my background, why I was interested in SCAG, how I manage my time, teamwork, and my goals. Even though it was just me talking to the interviewers, there were multiple people interviewing me. I got an offer from both departments.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share a personal quality that contributes to your success in a professional setting?
- Describe an instance where you acquired a new skill or knowledge. What was the outcome?
- What are your expectations and learning objectives for this role?
Southern California Association of Governments
Research and Analysis
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The entire hiring process took around 2 to 3 months from submitting my resume online to receiving the offer. The questions were pretty straightforward, focusing mainly on my past experiences and GIS skills. However, the specific questions could vary depending on the job description. Since they were seeking interns for their GIS service, they also inquired about any prior experience I had working with local government entities.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your past GIS experiences?
- Do you have any previous experience working for local jurisdictions?
Southern California Association of Governments
GIS Analyst
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Sent my resume and past projects to a team leader, and then after about three weeks, I got an interview. It was 40 minutes long and there were two interviewers. They started by introducing themselves, then they asked me to introduce myself. After that, we talked about my past experience, going over every detail on my resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you able to travel and do long-distance work?
Southern California Association of Governments Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Southern California Association of Governments interview reports.
“Could you explain the distinctions between various kinds of performance measures?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how you handle large datasets and what steps you take when the data becomes corrupted?”
Read reports →“Are you able to travel and do long-distance work?”
Read reports →“What is your experience with federal policies?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about a mistake you made and how you fixed it?”
Read report →“Do you have any previous experience working for local jurisdictions?”
Read report →“Describe an instance where you acquired a new skill or knowledge. What was the outcome?”
Read report →“Are you proficient in using data management systems?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a stakeholder and how you resolved it.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Southern California Association of Governments interview reports.