State of California Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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State of California
Executive Assistant
Executive Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process is always comprised of 4 employees with who knows what experience and the only thing they do is ask a pre-prepared list of like 11 questions that the interviewee must answer, one after another. Terrible way to get to know more about a prospective hire.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you've managed competing deadlines previously?
State of California
Chaplain
Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview went great, but there was no response for months even after my references were contacted. When I reached out to the hiring manager, they said the case was still pending and to be patient. Then, there was no response again for another few months.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you handle interactions with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds?
- Are you comfortable ministering to inmates convicted of severe crimes?
State of California
Accountant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was simple questions. Tell me why you are best fit for this job. How well do you handle pressure? Give me an example when you had to use your analytical skills.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Why are you the best fit for this job?
- How well do you handle pressure?
- Give me an example of when you had to use your analytical skills.
State of California
Services Analyst
Staff Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After applying, it took about 2 months to hear back about an interview. I sent in all the required documents, and the interview was scheduled. However, I got rejected in less than 24 hours. I have a feeling they already had someone in mind, maybe an internal hire. Just a heads up, be careful which state department you interview with, as many of them seem to know who they're hiring beforehand.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe your abilities as they relate to the Duty Statement?
- How do you go about managing and prioritizing your work? Please provide an example.
- What are your problem-solving skills, and how do you approach dealing with issues?
State of California Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of California interview reports.
“What actions would you take if a patient was discovered unconscious and bleeding on the bathroom floor, keeping safety as the primary concern?”
Read reports →“Given an emergency scenario involving a bleeding, unconscious patient, what would be your immediate steps, focusing on safety?”
Read reports →“What preparations and equipment would you need to collect samples and inspect a site?”
Read reports →“How would you handle an employee who is upset about discovering a colleague earns a higher wage?”
Read reports →“How would you manage a situation where a customer is upset about their benefits and is acting belligerently towards other customers who are waiting?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had to handle a situation with an upset camper who had booked a site that was already occupied.”
Read report →“How would you document and report an incident to your supervisor, especially one involving patient safety?”
Read report →“Describe how you would handle an upset customer who is being belligerent towards others while waiting for assistance with their benefits.”
Read report →“How would you manage an employee going through a life-changing event whose work has suffered?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 150 State of California interview reports.