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Updated May 1, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Analyst at City of Houston
Posted May 1, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2012 in Houston, TX (took a day)
I was called in for an interview and offered the job a week later! The panel consisted of 3 people and the questions were not rocket science. My advice would be to study the position you applied for and have a set of questions to ask to show interest in the job you'll be doing. It shows the interviewer that you took time to read the qualifications. Benefits and pay are decent. Learn as much as you can after starting because it will pay off in the long run when other opportunities are presented.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Graduate Engineer at City of Houston
Posted Oct 6, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Houston, TX (took 2 days)
It was amazing. It as a small group interview with lots of challenging but worthwhile questions. They were very kind and respectful.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Administrative Assistant at City of Houston
Posted Jul 11, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Houston, TX (took a day)
The application process consists of an online application. I was then called for an interview, in which I was interviewed by a panel of 3. Two were employees of the division and the other was an outside City employee. There were a series of questions that the panel members took turns asking. Following the interview, I had to complete an assessment test in which I had to create an Excel spreadsheet for the given topic. The panel members were nice and patient. The people and the office gave me the impression that it was a relaxed, yet serious environment.
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Negotiation Details
You are rarely able to negotiate the salary unless it is an Executive Level posision. If you are willing to take a lower pay with decent benefits, then the City of Houston may be the place for you.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Financial Analyst IV III at City of Houston
Posted Mar 12, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
Initially, I had applied a few times before my application was selected. I aligned my skills and experience based on their job listing. After the second application, I was contacted by hr representative for initial interview with the immediate supervisor. I met with him within four days of the phone call. He asked about how much experience I had with SAP which I am extremely familiar due to previous position. Also, he asked about what level of experience I had with Excel and Access. There was no skill test involved. The interview went well and was called back for a second interview to meet his manager. That interview was more in depth and it last over one hour compared to the half and hour with the immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor was also in the office with me. The second interview was more questions on Excel, accounting and city government experience. He mentioned one of the cities he previously worked in and I told him that I have traveled there on vacation. That interview went great and was called for a follow interview the next week. I met with the same manager but with the immediate supervisor. This time he asked more about my previous work experience, contacts, and a couple of references. I gave all the information and it lasted on twenty minutes. A few weeks later, I called the immediate supervisor back and he said they were still interviewing others. Then, hr called and extended and extended an offer. I counter offered and they accepted. I accepted the position. Most of the people I work with have been with the City of Houston for over 15 years. It is an extremely different environment compared to corporate industry. Unless you are in management more than likely you will have a cubicle. Also, if you work in finance or other similar departments then you work overtime regularly. The work culture revolves around how quickly items get approved by city council.
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Negotiation Details
Yes, I was able to negotiate. My advice is to not counter offer too many times.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Senior Trainer at City of Houston
Posted Jul 14, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 in Houston, TX (took 5 days)
We have a formal process for advertising job opportunities. The process is very structured and requires applicants to submit application and resumes via an online applicaiton.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Drug Test.
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