Discuss learning and feedback experiences
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This question evaluates self-directed learning, adaptability, responsiveness to customer and peer feedback, and leadership-oriented communication skills for a Software Engineer by eliciting structured stories about learning, missed expectations, and handling negative feedback.
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Aug 4, 2025, 10:55 AM
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Behavioral & Leadership — Technical Phone Screen (Software Engineer)
Answer the following behavioral prompts. Use clear, structured stories (e.g., STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result). Aim for 2–3 minutes per story.
- Self-learning experience: How did you learn a new skill or domain on your own, and how did it help your subsequent work?
- A time you did not meet expectations: Describe what happened and how you used customer feedback to improve.
- Negative feedback: Describe a time you received critical or negative feedback from others and how you handled it.
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