State of Michigan General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 21 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at State of Michigan.
State of Michigan
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
Started with an initial call, then had an in-person interview with a panel of people, including the hiring manager. They asked a lot of behavior-based questions using the STAR method. Everyone was really nice, but it felt like they were just checking boxes on a list, and they didn't make much eye contact.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?
State of Michigan
Student Assistant
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Applying online is easy, there are multiple fields to fill in and questions to answer along with a section to upload documents like your resume, references, etc. Once you apply online you either will get a phone call or if you don't get the job you can sign in or might get an email. From there they will ask you to come in for an in person interview usually with more than 1 person. Then from there it depends on how long they take to make a decision but the SOM is a long process because once you get the job you have to take a drug test and all of that stuff so it was probably a month before I actually started.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced a challenge and how you handled it.
State of Michigan
Student Assistant
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process is very slow, but not too hard! You apply online, and if you get picked, they'll call you to schedule an in-person interview. If you get selected after that, there's paperwork and usually a drug test you must pass before you can officially start. The interviews are usually STAR-based questions, focusing on situational and behavioral stuff! (google common STAR interview questions to help prepare)
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Are you aware of the pay rate for this job and are you okay with it?
- What makes you believe you're the best fit for this role?
- What knowledge do you have about our department?
State of Michigan General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of Michigan interview reports.
“Are you aware of the pay rate for this job and are you okay with it?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you were asked to redo a response to a constituent?”
Read reports →“What would you do if something occurred and you were not sure what to do?”
Read reports →“Describe an instance where you addressed an ethical or moral concern with a colleague or manager.”
Read reports →“How would you rate your communication skills and how would those skills benefit you in this role?”
Read report →“Describe a time you had to handle customer conflict and how you resolved it.”
Read report →“What knowledge do you have about our department?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you were overloaded and how you handled it.”
Read report →“Could you describe your ability to work independently for extended periods?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 21 State of Michigan interview reports.