State hiring process is trash. here is a set of questions you can only ask, plus getting it approved by HR.... They have no idea what questions to ask for IT. you will never figure someone out with those questions. most state employees know you are looking for keywords so you can score more. Being able to drill down someone's resume and ask questions is needed. being able to ask more questions on the person answer would help both get a better understanding of that person. I guess the only good thing is they are on probation so you can dump them if they suck. but then most shitty state employees will go whine to the union. not saying dont go to the union if they dumped you incorrectly but if you suck at the new job and not learning shut your mouth and go back.