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%
Drug test: 6%
Skills test: 6%
Personality test: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
One on one interview: 4%
Other: 2%
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I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Caltrans (Sacramento, CA) in Mar 2024
Interview
I interviewed almost a week ago online for a student position in the area of Landscape Architecture. It was very fast, 25 min approximately, a panel of 4 landscape architects, they were very friendly and asked me to introduce myself. Then, they shared some slides with 6 questions in total. After answering, they asked if I wanted to add to any of the questions. I asked some general questions about the job. I'm still waiting to hear back from them soon.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What would you do if you get assigned a task and you don't know how to complete it?
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.