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Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult InterviewCity of Edmonton 2013-04-26 13:38 PDTApplication
I applied online. The process took 6+ months. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, KY (US)) in June 2011.
Interview
Face to Face and phone interview
Interview Questions
- Technical questions, Behavioral, brain teaser 1 Answer
Negotiation
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- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCity of Edmonton 2013-05-17 13:49 PDT
Application
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in July 2011.
Interview
Online application, short list contacted for interviews, one round of interview, written portion to start out interview, 1 hour interview
Interview Questions
- Describe environmental scanning and how it influences business and strategic planning (written portion)? Answer Question
Negotiation
No negotiation on salaray due to unionized environment.
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Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCity of Edmonton 2018-03-01 18:33 PSTApplication
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in July 2015.
Interview
Online testing for computer skills, Panel interview with 2 people, they reviewed the candidates and hired 3 of us. They sent out a welcoming email to the branch and then I started the week after. I was introduced to the branch and then trained over a few months.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about a time when you were face with a difficult situation with clients and how did you overcome the difficulty. 2 Answers
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCity of Edmonton 2018-06-19 15:31 PDT
Application
I applied through college or university. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at City of Edmonton in December 2016.
Interview
One face to face interview which was relatively straight forward. There were two senior officers present. The interview lasted for about 45 minutes. I was asked about ten questions in total.
Interview Questions
- Why do you want to work here? What are your expectations about the role? How does your past experience relate to the job responsibilities? Tell us about yourself? Where do you see yourself in five years? Answer Question
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy InterviewCity of Edmonton 2018-10-02 13:00 PDT
Application
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in February 2018.
Interview
Easy interview, like having a conversation. Standard behavioural interview questions. Panel of 3 people including senior management, no technical questions were asked but they asked about technical background. Did not have a technical background going in and still recieved job offer.
Interview Questions
- What is one time you disagreed with a team member and how did you resolve the issue? Answer Question
- Accepted OfferNegative ExperienceEasy InterviewCity of Edmonton 2018-02-01 14:56 PST
Application
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in March 2014.
Interview
The position was posted online, (poor job description) applied, called, face to face 2 hiring managers (lacked knowledge of operation), written questions asked, they wrote answers. Called an offered position, verbally accepted, sent formal email, accepted on email. On boarded.
Interview Questions
- How well I handled change? 1 Answer
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy InterviewCity of Edmonton 2015-11-17 19:33 PST
Application
I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in July 2014.
Interview
Phone interview. A set of questions, mostly behaviour. Interviewers will be taking down notes for each question. Very structured. Not a lot of chit chatting until the interviewers finish asking their set of questions. Be prepared to know about the City's mission and outlook for the future. Impressive your interviewers.
Interview Questions
- Describe to me a scenario where you have had a conflict with a team member. Answer Question
- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCity of Edmonton 2017-08-25 12:59 PDT
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at City of Edmonton in April 2017.
Interview
Brief test to assess computer skills. Then there was the standard interview with 2 people asking behaviour type questions. Due to the union environment, they took extremely detailed notes. The interview was quite long, almost 2 hours.
Interview Questions
- Can you give us an example of detailed spreadsheets have you created or worked with? Answer Question
- No OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewCity of Edmonton 2010-09-09 23:29 PDT
Application
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in December 2009.
Interview
I phoned the City of Edmonton to ask some questions about the position and was immediately connected to someone in HR. She was very kind and helpful. The interview process was fair and I was asked very legitimate questions pertaining to the job.
Interview Questions
- Tell us about yourself Answer Question
- No OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult InterviewCity of Edmonton 2018-07-15 19:59 PDT
Application
I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at City of Edmonton (Edmonton, AB (Canada)) in June 2016.
Interview
The contact staff will be communicate and confirm the time and date for interview. Go to the interview location and some one will register and wait for the call by one of interviewers. Start interview and answer interview questions. Allow interviewee ask questions. Start a test or exam. Once it is finished, someone will confirm with you that this interview is completed.
Interview Questions
- What is your preferred communication style and why? 1 Answer
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