Answer hiring manager behavioral questions

Hiring manager round: behavioral questions

Prepare structured answers to the following questions (with likely follow-ups). Use concrete examples from internships, projects, or work experience.

1. Most interesting project
   • Tell me about the most interesting project you have worked on and why it was interesting.
   • Follow-ups:
     • How did you implement a specific feature?
     • Was it a school/course project?
     • How was it graded/evaluated, and how many people were involved?
2. A problem you couldn’t solve alone
   • Have you encountered a problem you were unable to solve on your own? How did you handle it?
3. Decision under time pressure
   • Have you had to make a decision very quickly? How did you approach it?
   • Follow-up: What was the basis/rationale for that solution?
4. Career plans and values
   • What are your future career plans?
   • When looking for a job, what values do you prioritize most?
5. Define success in first six months
   • How would you define success for yourself in your first six months after joining the team?
6. Top three qualities you bring
   • Please list the top three qualities/traits you would bring to the company/team.