Answer common behavioral prompts
Overview
This question evaluates behavioral and leadership competencies—communication, conflict resolution, accountability, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to convey impact through structured examples about projects, failures, and trade-offs.
J.P. Morgan
Aug 1, 2025, 12:00 AM
Software Engineer
Onsite
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral & Leadership Interview — Software Engineer (Onsite)
Context: You are interviewing for a Software Engineer role. Prepare concise, impact-oriented responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Prompts:
- Tell me about yourself and a recent project you’re proud of.
- Describe a time failing test cases were blocking delivery near a deadline—what actions did you take, what trade-offs did you consider, and what was the outcome?
- Describe a disagreement with a teammate and how you resolved it.
- Share a significant failure, how you handled it, and what you learned.
- Why JPMorgan and this team?
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