Student Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Caltrans with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 93% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Student Assistant roles take an average of 54 days to get hired, when considering 28 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Caltrans overall takes an average of 60 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Caltrans as a Student Assistant according to 28 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 40%
Presentation: 15%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Background check: 8%
Skills test: 6%
Drug test: 6%
One on one interview: 4%
Personality test: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Caltrans (Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
Job was posted and I applied for the position. When I was called in for the interview they just wanted my background information, why i was a good fit for the job and to describe myself. Nothing out of the ordinary but was extremely competitive for the position. I heard back within a few weeks and was offered the job as a part time intern
Simple, zoom interview took place with two people. Asked about previous work experience, relevant coursework, and what I am hoping to get out of the position. It was about 30 minutes long and they were very communicative after the process.
Panel of 3 people takes turns asking questions. The questions are also printed individually on paper and set in a binder so you can reference them. At the end you can go back and add to your answers as well if you missed anything
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you've had to work through a conflict with someone else
Short Interview by two people and asked typical questions. Interview was 3 to 5 questions and about 30 minutes long. Response was quick, but can take longer depending on situation.