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Updated Oct 25, 2023
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY)
Smooth process, feel very welcomed to the building. The team were all very lovely and spent the time to get to know me. Did not receive an offer but grateful for the experience.
- What are the challenges working under pressure?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at City of New York
The interview process is smooth. Apply online then wait for an interview. It helps if you have experience in the area which you are trying to work in. As with most jobs, be well prepared and you will do fine.
- How many years of experience do you have?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY)
They try to make you take a test but never pay you for your time and then when you want results they ghost you. They will not pay you for this test even though it takes all day to do.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY) in Sep 2023
it was short. specific question were asked in regard to the job that will be done i.e can you work overtime often, what are factor that shows youths are about to cause a scene
- can you work overtime often? yes/No
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY)
It was a 2 step panel process that led to the executive team . They asked the regular typical interview I’ll tell someone about it. It wS different but good
- What your coworkers will say are your strengths
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY)
The interview process was really great and informative. I am writing this so I can read other reviews. So please don't take for granted what I have said. I needed 30 words
- Why do I want this job
Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY) in Jun 2023
The interview is video virtual hiring pool. It takes about 30 mins. After I was certified, the agency sent me email for interview, then after the interview, I was informed that I will be reached within days if I am selected for the position.
- Can I give summary of my IT support in my previous working experience.
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at City of New York
Reached out by Parks Department a couple of weeks after applying to set up an interview with several days and time slots available. Interview was maybe 45 minutes going over my strengths and weaknesses. Was given an offer within 24 hours.
- What makes you qualified for this position?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at City of New York
Didn’t waste time, asked few questions, we’re polite, I was a bit nervous going in but the lady at the desk was very kind and told me that anyone ho applies can get in lol
- How do you mop floors?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at City of New York (New York, NY) in Mar 2023
There was much back and forth via email with several people to arrange the interview over a period of several weeks. When I arrived the interviewer was locked out of the office. She had to call someone to come across town to let us in.
- When can you start work?
City of New York Interviews FAQs
Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at City of New York as 55.2% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.72 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Administrator and User Experience Lead rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Policy and Contractor roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at City of New York takes an average of 37.38 days when considering 105 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Assistant District Attorney had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Administrative Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 150 days).
Common stages of the interview process at City of New York according to 105 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group Panel Interview: 22.40%
One on One Interview: 17.49%
Phone Interview: 15.85%
Background Check: 13.66%
Skills Test: 11.48%
Drug Test: 7.10%
Presentation: 4.92%
Personality Test: 3.83%
Other: 1.64%
IQ Intelligence Test: 1.64%
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