I applied in-person. I interviewed at State of California (Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
A Panel of 5 asked about 5 questions and provided them in writing to read as I responded. They gave plenty of time for the answers and were friendly an respectful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about disability resources in the community and the laws that respond to disability in employment.
Panel interview, about ten questions, scenario and resume related questions as well as behavioral questions. Allowed to ask questions at the end of the interview. About 1 week later was offered position.
Counselor applicants have rated the interview process at State of California with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at State of California as a Counselor according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Presentation: 33%
Background check: 33%
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