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Updated Jan 08, 2013
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Welder at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on El Paso, TX (US) Dec 2009 – Reviewed Jan 08, 2013

Interview Details no high school diploma required,did application passed a welding exam passed a driving license background check went to several unnecessary interviews no high school diploma needed for this work passed probationary period

Interview Question – when will i continue my high school graduation?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – told my boss i would finish my high school diploma later

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Auditor at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on San Antonio, TX (US) Jul 2012 – Reviewed Sep 21, 2012

Interview Details I applied for the position in June and was called in July for an interview. I meet with the supervisor and had the interview. 3 weeks past and I got a call informing me that they had made a decision on the candidate and they had decided on me. I was a happy camper. 2 weeks later I received my official paperwork and will start on Oct 1.

Interview Question – What is determined to be clear evidence by IIA standards?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – The salary is already set by the state. Your offered will be based on your perceived skill level. I was offered the max for the position and I accepted. Once you are in the door and can prove your value the raise will come with the promotions.

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Planner at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 28, 2012

Interview Details Only those with inside connections get hired.

Interview Question – Tell me how you would handle a false accusation by a co-worker.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Baby steps.

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Maintenance Tech at TxDOT

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Gainesville, TX (US) Mar 2011 – Reviewed Jun 09, 2012

Interview Details took way to long

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Reason for Declining – they wanted me to take a pay cut ( this is at the same I have been working at for 15 years)

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Engineering Tech I at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Austin, TX (US) May 2012 – Reviewed May 13, 2012

Interview Details Just talked to the head engineer.

Interview Question – No questions, just talked about the job   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation

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Engineering Tech I Summer Intern at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2009 – Reviewed Sep 22, 2011

Interview Details They called me in, asked me questions about my experience and how much math I knew. They said mostly basic algebra was necessary.

Interview Question – What was an experience you've had working in the field.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate

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Engineer In Training at TxDOT

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2010 – Reviewed Jun 02, 2010

Interview Details The initial phase of the interview process was to apply online. I then went in and let them know in person that I had applied for the position, and inquired as to when decisions would be made. I was called a few days later and an interview was scheduled. The interview was fairly difficult. I was asked a series of questions that I was asked to answer untill I felt I had fully satisfied the question.

Interview Question – What do you think are the best qualities for an engineer to have   View Answers (2)

Negotiation Details – TxDOT is non negotiable with EIT offers

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