Explain background, motivation, location, and compensation
Overview
This prompt evaluates communication, leadership presence, role alignment, logistical constraints, and compensation transparency by asking for a concise self-introduction, motivation and alignment, location and remote-work preferences, compensation expectations, and candidate questions; it is categorized under Behavioral & Leadership and tests practical application of concise, impact-focused professional communication rather than abstract theory. Employers commonly ask these prompts in technical screens to assess cultural and logistical fit, clarify expectations around availability and pay, and observe leadership signals and prioritization in brief responses.
Behavioral Prompts for a Technical Screen (Software Engineer, Stripe)
Context: You will deliver concise, professional responses (ideally 60–90 seconds per prompt when speaking) during a technical screen that emphasizes behavioral and leadership signals.
Please prepare responses to the following:
- Self-introduction: Deliver a 60–90 second introduction highlighting your most relevant achievements.
- Motivation and alignment: Why do you want to join Stripe? How does your prior experience align with our mission and products?
- Location and remote work: Where are you located? What are your preferences and constraints for fully remote work and time zones?
- Compensation: What are your compensation expectations (base, bonus, equity) and the rationale behind them?
- Your questions: What questions do you have about the team’s current projects and the organization’s rate of personnel changes?
Guidance: Keep answers crisp, use concrete examples with impact (metrics where possible), and tailor the content to the role and company context.
Solution
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