I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at State of Oregon in Oct 2024
Interview
I applied for the Office Specialist II for DHS, overall I would say the interview was not hard since they gave you the questions a day prior. Interview with 4 panels and basically just talk by yourself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle multiple tasks at the same time?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at State of Oregon (Tigard, OR) in July 2022
Interview
3-person panel, on a zoom call. HR rep, someone from DEI, and an employee who works as an office specialist. Each person took turns asking questions about my work experiences as well as DEI questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a upset customer?
I applied online. I interviewed at State of Oregon (Portland, OR) in Oct 2019
Interview
Small panel group interview. 4 interviewers and 8 applicants. Asked each applicant the same questions kind of randomly. Asked to keep answers brief. Also asked to answer a written question to hand in with other information.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you bring from your past employment that prepares you for this position?