Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Interview Questions
& Process

I had an initial interview where I spoke with the team lead, another team’s lead, a Syd admin, and someone from HR, all over Teams. The questions were pretty basic, mostly asking about how I manage projects and how I’d approach updating old code. They asked a lot about how I deal with disagreements with my boss or past issues with coworkers. They also wanted me to share about a tough coding problem I had recently and how I solved it. There weren’t any direct coding problems, just a couple questions about knowing .NET and C#. The second interview was just a formality to let me know I got the job and to see if I had any more questions.

The interview was pretty straightforward. I spoke with a panel of three supervisors who were really great! They each took turns asking me questions, which were scenario-based. I'm currently waiting to hear back about a job offer. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!

First, they look at your resume and cover letter to see if you're a good fit. Then, a recruiter will call you for a quick chat (like 15-30 mins) to check your interest, when you can start, and what you want to earn. After that, you'll likely have an interview with the hiring manager or team lead, where they'll ask about your past work and how you solve problems, probably using the STAR method. If it's needed, there might be a skills test, like a case study or something similar, to check your practical abilities. Next, you'll meet with a few team members to see if you'd fit in and how you work with others, maybe with some scenario questions. The last interview is usually with someone higher up, focusing on your strategic thinking and leadership skills. They might also check your references before making an offer. If you get an offer, you can then talk about the details like salary and start date.

This was probably the worst interview experience I've had. I had two panel interviews, each with three people. They said they'd let me know if I got the job, but they didn't. I had to provide two supervisor references, and one could be my current employer. I didn't want to give them my current employer's contact info since I hadn't told them I was looking for new jobs. Feeling stuck, I gave it to them anyway to keep the process moving. They never contacted me with a job offer, but they did reach out to my references. This made it awkward at work when they told my employer I applied. I would definitely not apply here again.