State of Oregon Interview Questions
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State of Oregon
Project Manager
Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Panel Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group Presentation
it's a multi-step evaluation for both of us, usually starts with screening applications and phone screens, then we do initial interviews to check basic qualifications. Later, we have more in-depth interviews, like behavioral or technical ones, group interviews, and meetings with different team members to check skills and culture fit. Finally, we make a decision and let you know.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The interviewer will ask about your work history, experience, and skills to see if you can do the job and fit the company culture.
State of Oregon
Water Analyst
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a standard state interview with a panel, including one lead and a few other people. They rotated who asked the questions to make it more interesting. Mostly, they asked about your experience with skills relevant to the job and scored you on it. It felt like a one-way conversation, almost like you could pre-record it. The only time you could talk was to ask clarifying questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you used data analysis to inform decisions or allocate resources? What methods did you employ, and what was the outcome?
State of Oregon
Case Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
They give you 8-10 questions on a paper just 15 minutes before the interview. I did write memory prompts but failed to tell about the incidents fully S.T.A.R. style. Need full note prompts because I have decades of experiences to pull from. This style feels not authentic and doesn't leave time to decide if the work culture is right for me. ODHS does a way better job interviewing than most other SOO agencies.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about how you maintain organization in your case management duties.
- Can you share an instance where your integrity was challenged, and how you resolved it to continue working effectively with the involved individual?
State of Oregon
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
They sent 5 interview questions 30 min prior to the interview which gave me time to prep. There was a panel of 8 people on a video interview. They didn't ask me any questions at all. They just wanted me to read my answers. At the end of the interview they asked if I wanted to review or add to any of my answers. I would suggest preparing an opening statement of introduction. They really didn't give any feedback.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you share an instance where you identified a performance issue with a manager you supervised? Describe your management approach and how you assisted that manager in improving their job performance.
- Describe a situation where you had to address a performance issue with a manager you supervised. Explain your strategy for managing performance and the steps you took to help them succeed in their role.
State of Oregon Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from State of Oregon interview reports.
“What are the different types of SQL joins and when would you use each one?”
Read reports →“Create visualizations using the data from the Excel file with your preferred visualization tool.”
Read reports →“Given a scenario of child abuse in a home, what actions would you take?”
Read reports →“If you were investigating a potential abuse case, who would be the people to talk to?”
Read reports →“Describe the current situation in Portland and what you'd do to change it if you could.”
Read report →“Out of those elements, which one do you think is the most important, and why do you feel that way?”
Read report →“Have you ever bent the rules before and if so, what was the reason?”
Read report →“Given that this role supports all members of the legislature, can you maintain a nonpartisan stance at work?”
Read report →“What are the difficulties and obstacles you've faced when working with tribal families?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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