Resolve Conflicts and Deliver Results Under Pressure
Overview
This Behavioral & Leadership question for a Data Scientist evaluates conflict resolution, cross-functional collaboration, decision-making under pressure, resourcefulness, and responsiveness to critical feedback as core competencies.
DoorDash
Jul 12, 2025, 6:59 PM
Data Scientist
Onsite
Behavioral & Leadership
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Behavioral & Leadership (Onsite) — Data Scientist
Scenario
Cross-functional and hiring-manager interviews focused on culture fit, decision-making, and execution under pressure.
Instructions
- Use the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Emphasize concrete actions, measurable results, and what you learned.
- Tie outcomes to business/customer impact (e.g., conversion, on-time delivery, unit economics).
Questions
- Tell me about a time you disagreed with a cross-functional partner. How did you resolve it, and what was the outcome?
- Describe a situation where you lacked resources or data but still delivered impact. What specific steps did you take?
- Give an example of receiving critical feedback from your manager and what you changed afterward.
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