Behavioral Interview Prompts (Technical Phone Screen — Software Engineer)
Context: In a technical phone screen for a Software Engineer role, you will be asked to share specific, recent examples from your experience. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and include what you learned. Aim for 60–120 seconds per answer and quantify impact where possible.
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Describe a time you worked under a tight deadline.
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Tell me about a time you missed a deadline—what happened and what did you learn?
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Describe a time you received negative feedback; how did you respond and improve?
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Give an example of when you went beyond stated requirements to deliver value.
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Tell me about a situation where you had to dive deep into details to solve a problem.