State of Arkansas Interview Questions
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State of Arkansas
Computer Support Specialist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was brought into a conference room with 6 other technicians around the table; all were able to ask questions on software and hardware used in the past. There was no set standard of questions. They asked about my job history and what I did in my previous job (Air Force) and how it prepared me for this job. They also asked how my experiences in the military would transition over in a positive or negative way, and why I would decide to take a job out of state.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share a challenging customer interaction and explain how you resolved it?
- Describe a difficult situation with a customer and how you handled it.
- Tell me about a time you faced a difficult customer. What did you do?
State of Arkansas
Fiscal Specialist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a panel interview with about 3-4 folks from different departments. They each took turns asking me behavioral questions. They asked things like 'tell us about a time you experienced...' or 'have you ever had an occasion when you weren't sure how to handle...'.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you encountered [situation]?
- Describe a time when you were uncertain about how to proceed with [situation].
- What is your understanding of GAAP?
State of Arkansas
Investigator
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Submitted an online application. Then, I received a phone call to schedule an interview. The interview was about an hour long and covered my experience in doing the work, my reasons for wanting to leave my current job, my views on the importance of the work for the people served, and how I handle angry clients and customer service situations.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a challenging situation you faced at work.
- What do you consider to be your biggest weakness?
State of Arkansas
Manager
Manager Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Hiring can be a long process, be sure to look at the job responsibilities when applying for a job. The state uses default position titles when publishing positions that may not reflect what the position really is. Unless you have prior experience working for the state, pay is often non negotiable and limited to entry level or 10% above.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Detail how you would handle a situation where a project deadline is Friday and you know you won't meet it.
State of Arkansas Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of Arkansas interview reports.
“How do you view macroeconomics compared to microeconomics?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what appropriations are?”
Read reports →“How and what would you instruct a diabetic patient concerning their diet?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of GAAP?”
Read reports →“Can you name local businesses that provide specific services based on referrals?”
Read report →“In a given situation, would you be able to use deadly force?”
Read report →“What methods would you employ when working with a family that is unwilling to communicate?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of the agency?”
Read report →“In a scenario with three clients with different needs, how would you prioritize them from highest to lowest priority?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 31 State of Arkansas interview reports.