Behavioral Prompt: Conflict Resolution and Leadership (Software Engineer, Onsite)
Instructions
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) plus Reflection. You may use one cohesive example that addresses all parts.
Prompt
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Describe a time you faced conflict within a project.
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How did you identify the root cause of the conflict or problem? Be specific about your approach (e.g., data, experiments, analysis).
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How did you align priorities among stakeholders and drive resolution?
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Give an example of balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
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Share instances demonstrating leadership without formal authority and effective cross-team collaboration.
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What was the outcome? Include impact and any relevant metrics.
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What did you learn, and what would you do differently next time?