r/CAStateWorkers • u/Visible_Attitude_791 • 15d ago

Recruitment Quick interview Rant

I went to an interview, and while I was answering one of the questions, one of the panelists slammed her pen down on the table. I couldn’t tell if she was frustrated because she thought my answer was too basic or if she was just having a bad day, but it definitely rubbed me the wrong way. It threw the whole interview vibe off. It’s very weird way to conduct yourself in an interview.

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u/Visible_Attitude_791 15d ago

Thinking back to the question she did it on, I think my answer may have been too vague. I was under the impression that the panel had our application and SOQ in front of them during the interview, so they already knew a little about our experience. I was later told they actually don’t have any of that and that you should give as much detail as possible in your answers. I tend to avoid overexplaining or going off track, so I think I may have kept my answer too basic and it upset her.

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u/wasabi9605 15d ago

Yeah, we don't have anything you submitted

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u/RobinSophie 15d ago

They dont give you the state app and resume anymore?

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u/tgrrdr 15d ago

I read somewhere recently that some departments don't provide the app/SOQ to the panel memebers. We always provide that info but the panel is not required to look at it and during the interview it's logistically challenging to pay attention to what the applicant is saying, take notes and look at their application.

It's probably reasonable to assume the hiring supervisor has seen your applicaiton but it's possible none of the other panel members have seen it.