I applied online. I interviewed at Iowa Department of Transportation (Ames, IA) in Aug 2024
Interview
Phone screen here was very awkward and the HR leader leading the call was very cold and seemed uninterested. The entire process seemed very strict and automated, which immediately helped me decide that this was not the culture I was looking for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Could you provide an example of a situation where you had to shift your focus to a different task while working on a project and explain how you managed the transition?
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa City, IA) in July 2021
Interview
Initial interview with 4 individuals who asked 7 questions that were sent via email the day prior to the interview. Behavioral-based questioning (give examples). Second interview with 3 individuals, no knowledge of questions beforehand. 3 questions in that interview. Was told twice I'd hear back within a week, total process is almost 4 months long at this point and 4 weeks since last contact. Very frustrating to be dragged along with no communication during a job search.
I interviewed at Iowa Department of Transportation
Interview
There was a phone interview, then an online interview with 3 people. They went through some basic questions, asked about future goals, what types of software I have used in the past, then got back to me a few days later.