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      Budget Analyst Interview

      24 Apr 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Toronto, ON
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at City of Toronto (Toronto, ON)

      Interview

      First round: Computer Skills Test incl word, excel, 30mins for each Second round: 45 mins around, interviewer won't look at you eye to eye because they are busy writing down your answers

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Behaviour question, skills question about the position applied
      2 Answers
      7

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      Budget Analyst Interview

      1 Oct 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at City of Toronto

      Interview

      Standard panel interview. 3 people on the panel, 2 from the budget unit, one from the operating division. There's minimal eye contact due to panel writing points from your responses, but this is standard operating procedure for City interviews. It was roughly 45 mins with 6 questions.

      Interview questions [6]

      Question 1

      Variance analysis is a regular function of the position. Please explain in detail your investigation techniques and processes and what action you would take when variances are identified.
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Please explain how your education and experience in financial planning and accounting relate to this position.
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Please describe a specific situation in which you had to deal with an issue of non-compliance that impacted both internal policy and ethics. What was the situation/issue, what was your approach and what was the outcome?
      Answer question

      Question 4

      Please provide an example of your involvement in a challenging team based task with minimal supervision. What was the task, what issues did you face, what was your approach and what were the results? What would you do differently.
      Answer question

      Question 5

      Budget pressures are a constant variable in financial planning. Describe some techniques and/or strategies to alleviate budget pressures.
      Answer question

      Question 6

      This position will have you supporting the City's XXXX Division. Describe some of the challenges currently facing the XXXX Division.
      Answer question
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