State of Connecticut Interview Questions
& Process

Applied in October, I had to do two questionnaires with about 8-9 questions each about my experience and claims-related scenarios. After that, there was no communication for months. Then, in late January, I had an interview. The hiring process needs more structure. The Zoom invite only showed one person, but there were two interviewers when I joined. The man then left the Zoom call and rejoined from a conference room with 5-6 more people, plus the woman still on Zoom. They all introduced themselves but I didn't get a chance to introduce myself or explain the job responsibilities. They immediately started asking behavioral questions, with each person asking 2-3 questions. I could only see three faces, so I was talking to mystery voices on Zoom. At the end, I asked about next steps, and someone off camera vaguely said it “may be a few weeks.” I followed up a few times over the next few months but then got an email saying they’re not even filling the position anymore. It was a complete waste of time.

They ask a bunch of questions that are super specific and worded precisely, and they write down your answers. Each question is its own thing, so repeating yourself from question to question is actually good. They don't even look at your resume, only the answers to the questions matter. The interview is cut off at exactly one hour, even if you're not done. You might get some time at the end to ask your own questions or chat, but that doesn't really affect your chances.

First, you submit an online application. Then, you'll receive an online questionnaire to elaborate on your background and readiness for the role. If you advance, the next step is an interview with a panel of three employees from the Department of Banking. They were really friendly, and they asked typical HR questions, including situational ones. I struggled a bit with a Spanish question initially due to nerves, but they were patient and allowed me to take my time. They also provided comprehensive information about the department's functions, which you'd likely know if you researched beforehand.

So first, you had to email your cover letter, resume, and a completed HR12 application to HR. After that, you got a letter saying they got your stuff, and then a few days or weeks later, they called to set up an interview. For this department, there are two interviews. The first one is with the department supervisor and a manager. The second one is a panel interview with the department head, a manager, the department supervisor, and someone from HR. What was weird was, when I first tried to talk about my experience with a new per diem job, they told me to just stick to the resume I sent. But then, in the second interview, they asked about it again. I hesitated to share my current job details, and I think that's why I didn't get an offer. My takeaway is to always be ready and pay attention.