Influence Cross-Functional Teams Without Formal Authority
Overview
This question evaluates a candidate's ability to influence cross-functional partners without formal authority, probing leadership, stakeholder management, persuasive communication, and product-focused data science judgment.
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Jul 12, 2025, 6:59 PM
Data Scientist
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Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral Interview: Product Data Science (Cross-Functional Influence)
Scenario
Cross-functional, first-round conversations focused on Amazon-style behavioral fit for a product data science role.
Questions
- Tell me about yourself and why your background is a good fit for this product data science role.
- Describe a time you influenced cross-functional partners without formal authority. What was the situation, your action, and the result?
Hints
- Use the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Quantify impact with clear metrics.
- Link decisions and outcomes back to business goals.
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