I have a panel interview for California DOJ on zoom any tips ? What should I expect?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

If it is your first round, then you can expect a very rigid interview, whereby people will literally read questions to you from a pre-selected list and won’t try to engage you in conversation. If you try to ask for clarification on any question that you are asked, all the interviewer can do is repeat the question, word for word. I’m not trying to scare you, but just be aware if the interview feels a bit awkward because the people on the other end seem like robots. (All this might feel easier in a virtual setting, but in person it was just weird.)

This happened during my interview process with California DOJ, and I’m told it is set up like this for initial interviews with ALL California state positions, supposedly designed with the intention of avoiding favoritism. Like I said, it can feel awkward at times, as the interviewers often pause to write down your questions without trying to have a natural back-and-forth exchange.

That said, having also sat on the other side of some of these interviews, it helps to stick to the 20 second to 2 minute rule in answering their questions and act as though you are having an actual conversation. Best wishes to you :)

like

Which section are you interviewing with? I’ve heard that the substantive portion of the interviews can vary drastically depending on the section. But from my experience, you can expect to be asked about your experience and qualifications (including metrics, even though you already had to submit everything in your written application) and be asked several hypotheticals. The hypos are more about testing your thought process and less about reaching the right conclusion.

like

Wear pants

Related Posts

Hi Fishes,

How much time L&T Technologies Services takes to roll out offer after HR Discussions ?

like
like

Hello Guys ,
I have interview KPMG in few days
For SAP AUDIT role
Could you please give tipes?🙏
Thanks in advance .

like

I’m at PE ops but I’m interested in deal work. If recruiters reach out to me before my 1 year mark should I take them or wait it out? Worried about how it’ll look on my resume as a “job hopper” or if my current team will be upset

like

How would you phrase asking about work life balance and attrition in an interview without being too blunt?

like

Just had a panel interview with 3 people. Should I send a thank you note to each one?

Hello fishes.

I was reached out by a
Microsoft recruiter yesterday. And I told not interested in the position. Now I feel little bad may be i should have given the interview. Can I reach out to the recruiter again ?
PS: it's been only 6months since I joined in the current company

Microsoft

like

Hello.. I work as a product specialist and have experience of leading projects as well.. I’m looking for a project manager role.. I need advice.. If you’ve applied for an opening in a company, is it okay to apply for another opening that is a similar role or same role - different location.. This is while I’m still waiting to get a status update on the first one..

like

Have a big interview tomorrow. The question I dread the most is about why you’re looking for a new job. The honest answer is that there isn’t enough work to go around at my agency and I want to get ahead of the inevitable layoffs. What’s the best way to tell them this? Do I just make something else up entirely?

like

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

like
like

Hi fishes ,

I have offer from tcs in pipeline for SSE role.Recently got promoted in Infosys.Should I tell tcs HR now or wait for offer letter.

like

Hi Fishes,

I have applied to one of the roles about 10 days back and I didn't recieve any calls regarding my screening or interview.

Can someone tell me how many days does it take for the initial screening to happen after applying.

Also, how much time will it take for all the process to happen ( screening + interview + final discussion).

Thanks in advance

like

EY application has turned to “We'd like to progress you to the next step in our recruiting process”. How soon does communication begin and typically how long is the process?

like

In two interviews the interviewer asks me about one topic which I know theoretically and some practical. I directly said to the interviewer that I am not an expert in that, but if I get my hands on it then I can learn in one day.

After asking two questions again he came on the same topic this happens twice in two interviews. Mere ko lag raha hey Jaan bujhke questions same topic pe puchte hey, so that they don't select that candidate.

like

Hi , After submitting the document when I can expect the HR round for salary discussion?

like

Pivoting away from Sales: I’ve been in sales positions for 15 years, and I’m just exhausted by the role (disputing commissions, arguing about deals, all of it). I have a degree in marketing, but I am having a hard time landing interviews since I’ve never had a strictly marketing only role. Can anyone provide any advice, or has anyone successfully moved away from sales?

like

Hi all, i have recently attended my second round with manager.
So when can i expect a reply from cognizant ?

like

Accenture strategy put my candidature on hold. Is it same as rejected? Or can i expect a call back?

like

Faced this weird behaviour from Optum recently. Gave interview for Data Scientist position. HR said feedback is positive. Asked for documents. It's been month now since I have shared the documents. I have no update on the offer. Today I called HR, she called me back saying the position is on hold due to recalibration in team, She has shared interview feedbacks to other teams and will get back to me in couple of days. I am clueless now. My last working day is approaching (In a month). Any Help??

More Posts

EY IT Strategy Manager or PwC Delivery Manager. Heart likes “strategy”, head likes idea of working for “PwC”. Currently working as Delivery Lead. EY PwC

like

Are there any CDs working on Post Mates, Grub hub or Door dash. I just wrote out a whole campaign for fun. Print, commercials, activations, etc. Would love to pitch it.

like

Can anyone explain the Chubb underwriting associate training? Is it in person or hybrid? Interview process? Looking to make a transition from education.

like

FINALLY found my motivation after 11 days of busy season... at 2am... when I have to be to work at 8am the next day.

like

What's the review process for firms. I have people getting rejected but I haven't heard anything. Is it interviews, offers, rejections? Or is it review/ interview and rejections then offers.

like

The firm has approved of my transfer to a new city. I am also exploring opportunities in industry in the new city... is it a bad look if I leave a few weeks after I transfer?

To those using Prosystemsfx, have you had issues with not being able to insert rows or indent text in Excel? I’m sure there’s more but those two not working really bugs me

like

Anyone here work or has interviewed for a data science role at DataRobot? Would love to get some insight. Third interview coming up.

like

Can someone refer me urgent
15YOE in IT Operation, Immediate Joining..

like

Out of curiosity. How would a company view a potential candidate who has a period of unemployment to study for the CPA. I am considering to start studying for the exam but I know I would need to leave my employer in order to give 110%. I am contemplating the idea of at least passing one part while employed. Then leaving my employer to study FAR. I am considering to leave my current employer anyways, so it’s more of how my future employer would view that lapse.

likehelpful

I’ve seen a very large range of income for general dentists. What is your income or expected/average income for dentists working 35hrs a week as contractor or associate in the city/ suburbs?

like

Feeling discouraged as a new freelancer with no work right now. I’m trying to network during the down time but nothing seems to be getting bites. Any advise? Or any others feeling the same way?

likehelpful

Advice on managing up / enduring toxic deal teams? I’m at the point where my stomach drops any time I see something come in from certain people. Everything is behind, client is unhappy, I’m exhausted and simultaneously being micromanaged without guidance on big-picture/substantive issues. I keep trying to tell myself at least this is consulting and the project will be over... eventually...

like

Has the process of releasing offer letter slowed down recently? Is anyone else waiting for the offer letter ?

like

Hello Everyone,

I have not shown my first company's experience in resume as I don't have experience or relieving letter. Will it affect my background verification. As I have provided the UAN no. and other details on Infosys launchpad.

like
likehelpfulfunny

Anyone who joined after March’22 who got the VPB letter?

Again posting since my last post did not got attention. Wanted to ask whether it's good to switch to big 4 India advisory role from a mid tier organization dealing in tech and ops. Additionally, they offered just very low percentage on current CTC saying that I am coming to a big brand.
Plus my current financial situation is stressful and I accepted the offer on certain conditions but now hr or the firm but saying we can't committ you. Any suggestions.

like

Additional Posts in Attorneys of Color

What's your typical work day look like? Where do you work/what size firm do you work at?

like

My work quality is slipping due to brain fog and mental health issues and I don’t know how to address it with my firm or who to go to. I was considered one of the best associates in our practice group, but now it can take me 3-4x the time to write an average brief. I can’t seem to think and organize my thoughts any more. This is incredibly scary bc obvi, that’s what this job is all about. I’m in IP litigation at a V50 firm and a mom. Do I raise it with partners and how?

like

I’m a newly barred attorney in Atlanta, Ga and I need two things: (1) a mentor who has time to be a mentor; and (2) a job opportunity. I am open to being a staff attorney or junior associate. CAN YALL HELP ME PLEASE?!?

like

Does anyone ever hide that you are lawyer, to escape the "free advice" questions?

like

I’d like to attend an event for HNBA which was advertised within my firm. The event is for 2-3 days but I’m not sure how to bring it up with my group. Any advice would be appreciated.

like

Does anyone feel like it’s difficult to gain acceptance and find allies when you’re a POC? I have attended happy hours, social events, and lunches, but I am not getting the same amount of traction as the other new lawyers who are white. Don’t know whether I should keep trying or just give up. Also don’t know whether it’s my personality or people at the firm. 😢

like

Anyone feel like your job sees you as "one of the good ones?" It hasn't explicitly been said, but I'm one of the only Black attorneys at the firm and I think my white colleagues and partners see me as an example of how Black folks "should be" cause I mind my business. Basically I feel like a token, and I don't know how to shift that idea while staying professional.

like

Have you ever joined a firm purely based on how many POC would be in your practice area?

likefunny

Thinking of pivoting from insurance defense to something more meaningful and (dare I say it) with more work life balance. Currently in my 7th year of practice and am just tired of ID. Anyone make the transition? Any advice?

like

Hello! I’m a law student who’s graduating in 2023 from a top Canadian law school. I’m really hoping to land a first-year associate position at a US law firm (or in the Toronto office of a US law firm) this summer, and I’d appreciate any advice on how to do so as there is no formal recruit/I did not participate in the 2L NY/LA recruit. I’m open to any corporate transactional work. Thank-you!

like

Not legal-related but: thoughts on A Jazzman’s Blues? I loved it. Been a while since a movie has stayed on my mind long after it ended, like this one has. Shocking Tyler Perry wrote it. “Paper Airplanes” is a hauntingly beautiful song.

like

Any of you 3-6 PQE associates have your own clients? I would really love to do some business development with tangible results. I want to have my own clients or atleast bring some to the firm. What has worked for you? Also looking for advice from partners who may have started BD efforts early in their career.

like

What are some good websites to use for searching and applying for job postings? I am looking to lateral and have been using LinkedIn and Indeed so far. Any other ideas?

like

I really feel like I should be excused from this "diversity and inclusiveness" training stuff lmao. It's about implicit bias and I'm sorry it's just not believable coming from an old white man's mouth when there are maybe 4 non-white associates. We're having these meetings 3 times this week. 🤦🏽‍♀️

like

If there is a bowl for in house attorneys of color, please lmk!

like
like

I heard some folks have met their significant others on here. Spill and share - was it direct dm, did you see a pic first, was it like at first bowl comment??

like

I’m a woman of color and my legal assistant is a white man…this feels…good?

likefunnyuplifting

How do I professionally decline a second interview? I know for sure I don’t want to work at the firm.

like

Today is the first day of the new work week! What are your goals for this week?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal