State of Michigan Financial Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at State of Michigan.
State of Michigan
Financial Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied on 2/27 and got an interview request by email on 3/9, with the interview happening on 3/15. The interview was on Microsoft Teams and I spoke with a panel of 3 people: the Facility Manager, the Finance Manager Accounts Payable, and the Ast. Business Manager. The first interview was mostly S.T.A.R. format and wasn't technical.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you share a significant challenge you faced and how you navigated it?
- Can you describe a situation where you initiated a procedural change and how you managed it?
- Tell me about a time you encountered a conflict and the steps you took to resolve it.
State of Michigan
Financial Analyst
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a behavioral interview. You gotta answer in STAR format. They need a SITUATION or TASK, then ACTION you took personally, and the RESULT. It's typical for behavioral interviews to penalize you for not following the format. You should give examples where you personally did well. Don't talk about your team or say general stuff. So use examples where you can talk about your personal contribution and how it helped the team succeed. Also, be ready to talk about one time when things didn't go well or you weren't happy with the outcome.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about an instance where you questioned multiple people to achieve a specific outcome.
State of Michigan
Financial Analyst
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It took them about 2 weeks to get back to me after I applied to set up an interview. After the interview, I waited 3 weeks for them to respond. The interview was mostly behavioral.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a challenge you've encountered?
State of Michigan Financial Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of Michigan interview reports.
“If an offer is extended, would you accept it?”
Read reports →“What is your experience with SIGMA software?”
Read reports →“Given the constant changes in processes, how do you decide which ones to learn and how do you prioritize them?”
Read reports →“What drives your motivation?”
Read reports →“How do you manage when your workload becomes overwhelming?”
Read report →“What strategies do you use to avoid falling behind in your work?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience with the "XXX" compliance regulation?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with your direct supervisor and how you resolved it.”
Read report →“How do you approach working with individuals from diverse backgrounds?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 State of Michigan interview reports.