Motivation and Startup Fit — Behavioral (Machine Learning Engineer)
Context
You are interviewing for a Machine Learning Engineer role at a startup. The interviewer wants to understand your motivation, fit for a startup environment, and how your working style aligns with what the company needs.
Prompt
Answer the following:
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Why do you want to join our company?
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Why a startup environment specifically?
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How does this align with your:
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(a) career goals,
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(b) risk tolerance,
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(c) preferred working style?
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What do you expect to learn here, and what will you contribute?
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Provide examples that show you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.