State of Michigan Interview Questions
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State of Michigan
Assistance Payments Worker
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
Took a few weeks to get scheduled for the interview, but they gave me options for the date and time. The interview was on Teams with three people. They emailed the questions 30 minutes before, which was helpful but not enough time to really prepare for everything. It felt like there were a lot of questions. The interviewers were hard to read. One asked where I moved from when I asked about being a good fit. I suspect being new to the area might have hurt my chances, but they likely had other good candidates too. Honestly, I'm not sure. I probably wouldn't apply for this job or with this county again.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your work motivations and what discourages you?
State of Michigan
Full Stack Java Developer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
The interview began with some behavioral questions, then shifted to technical ones. It was an hour long. They asked about SpringBoot, React, SQL, and Java. I also had to write a Java program at the end.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you share an instance where you disagreed with your team lead and how you handled it?
- Tell me about your experience with SpringBoot.
- Describe your skills in React.
State of Michigan
Departmental Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a panel interview with a long list of questions. Many of them were standard questions related to the role and how my experience and education aligns with it. There were also some follow-up questions that were not scripted.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain your past job changes?
- What motivated your interest in working for the state?
State of Michigan
Department Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I got to the interview 30 minutes early and hung out in the lobby to observe the company culture. The interview itself was with a panel of four people who didn't seem very welcoming. It felt unprofessional, like they already had someone else in mind.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What's your perspective on remote work?
- What aspects of transportation do you find most crucial?
- Could you address some basic management questions?
State of Michigan Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of Michigan interview reports.
“Caseworker Scenario: You visit a home and find two young children unattended while the parents are sleeping. There are dangerous objects and chemicals nearby. What is your course of action?”
Read reports →“Regarding legal positions in the Michigan court system, what action would you take if a judge was unavailable due to lunch and you required their immediate assistance in an emergency situation?”
Read reports →“Describe how you would manage an inmate who is upset about a personal issue at home but is currently under sanctions preventing them from making a phone call.”
Read reports →“Are you aware of the pay rate for this job and are you okay with it?”
Read reports →“Would you be uncomfortable dealing with patients you recognize, such as those coming in regularly for pregnancy and STI testing?”
Read report →“Can you recall a situation where you had to make a decision without having all the necessary information?”
Read report →“How would you respond to a parent who is questioning your ability to understand parenting challenges because you do not have children?”
Read report →“Given the constant changes in processes, how do you decide which ones to learn and how do you prioritize them?”
Read report →“What would people who know you well say are your top three strengths and one area for improvement?”
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