State of Nebraska
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Interviewing at State of Nebraska

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Interview experience

Based on 76 interviews
Favorable

Interview difficulty

Based on 115 interviews
Medium

Interview process length

Based on 102 interviews
About two weeks

Interview process at State of Nebraska

Overall experience

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, rating is 7.

On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, rating is 4.

Interview process length
About two weeks
25%
About a day or two
23%
About a week
21%
About a month
17%
More than one month
16%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data

What candidates say about the interview process at State of Nebraska

  • Ok. Took 3 weeks for interview then another month to start.
    Shared on July 17, 2022 - Unemployment Adjudicator - Lincoln, NE
  • I had a phone interview (because of Corona virus) where they asked 10 situational questions and told me they'd call me the next week with a decision.
    Shared on March 30, 2020
  • The interview was ridiculous. Be prepared for them to ask you really dumb questions. None of the interview questions pertain to the position. And do not ask questions they were very upset when I did.
    Shared on July 14, 2018
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Interview questions at State of Nebraska

Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates

  • Situational
    Shared on December 22, 2022 - Revenue Operations Clerk II - Lincoln, NE
  • How are you with change?What related experience do you have?Use the S.T.A.R. Method for DHHS.
    Shared on December 14, 2022 - Revenue Analyst 2 - 2nd floor of the State office building
  • Tell me about a time when..
    Shared on November 7, 2022 - Social Worker - North Platte, NE

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The first interview at State of Nebraska

How candidates got an interview
  • Other online job site37%
  • Employee referral18%
  • Other15%
  • Through Indeed12%
  • Walk-In7%

How candidates received their first interview at State of Nebraska

  • They called me.
    Shared on May 19, 2020 - Nursing - Kearney, NE
  • After applying and applying for the same position multiple of times. State website always said the position was filled but would repost the same position. Plus be prepared to interview multiple of tim…
    Shared on July 13, 2018
  • I called the State when I saw they had an opening in my field of expertise and they asked me to come in for an interview.
    Shared on May 13, 2018

What candidates say about the interview preparation at State of Nebraska

  • Be through
    Shared on October 8, 2022 - Tax Specialist Senior - Lincoln, NE
  • Nothing you can do.
    Shared on July 17, 2022 - Unemployment Adjudicator - Lincoln, NE
  • Review the STAR format.
    Shared on December 2, 2021 - Staff - Lincoln, NE

How long does it take to get an interview after you apply at State of Nebraska?

  • 3 weeks for interview and 3 weeks before job offer
    Shared on September 9, 2022 - Project Manager - Lincoln, NE
  • Too long
    Shared on June 4, 2022 - Staff Accountant - Lincoln, NE
  • Three weeks from application to in person interview.
    Shared on November 13, 2021 - Facilities Management Controls System Coordinator (Building Engineer) - Omaha, NE

Common questions about interviewing at State of Nebraska

Answered by current and former State of Nebraska employees