State of Indiana
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- An executive order from Governor Holcomb, effective July 1, 2017, removed the criminal history question from initial applications for state executive-branch jobs unless a conviction legally disqualifies someone from that job. Source
Typical jobs: state agency jobs: highway maintenance (INDOT), correctional officer, mental health and developmental disability care, clerical, DNR seasonal
What you may need: Some jobs, such as highway maintenance, require a CDL; some jobs have legal bars for certain convictions
Good to know: Covers executive-branch agencies. Job postings are also on workforindiana.in.gov.
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Interview Prep: State of Indiana
From Broken Champions · brokenchampions.com/resources
| Date / time: | |
| Address: | |
| Interviewer's name: | |
| Job applied for: | |
| Their phone: |
Know the company
Look it up before you go: ______________________________________________
Jobs they often hire for: maintenance, custodian, food service, clerk, laborer
Good to know: Covers executive-branch agencies. Job postings are also on workforindiana.in.gov.
What to bring
- State ID or driver's license
- Social Security card (or other I-9 document)
- 3 copies of your resume
- A list of 3 references with phone numbers
- A pen and this sheet
- The Federal Bonding info below, in case they worry about hiring someone with a record
- Copies of any certificates
- References
What to wear
Business casual.
Questions they may ask
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work here?
- Do you have a criminal record? Tell me about it.
- Why is there a gap in your work history?
- When can you start?
- Why do you want to serve the public?
- Tell me about a time you followed a strict procedure.
- How do you handle confidential information?
When they ask about your record
Questions to ask them
- When in the process do you review background checks?
- What does the probation period look like?
- What benefits come with the job?
- What would make someone great in this job?
- What are the next steps, and when should I follow up?
Federal Bonding Program (free for the employer)
Insures the employer against theft or dishonesty for your first 6 months, $5,000 to $25,000, at no cost and no deductible. Indiana coordinator: 317-232-3623 · Fbonding@dwd.in.gov
After the interview
- Thank them before you leave, and ask when you should follow up.
- Call or email a thank-you within 24 hours.
- Tell us how it went: admin@brokenchampions.com. Your report helps the next person.
Notes: __________________________________________________________
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Call ahead to confirm. Offices move and hours change. Broken Champions is not affiliated with the agencies, programs, or employers listed, and nothing on this page is legal advice.
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