Behavioral Interview Prompt: Ownership, Resume Walkthrough, and Motivation
Context
Onsite behavioral & leadership interview for a Data Scientist role at an Amazon‑style team focused on energy analytics.
Questions
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Describe a situation where you demonstrated the leadership principle of Ownership.
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Walk me through your resume, highlighting the project you are most proud of and your specific contribution.
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Why do you want to join this energy‑analytics team despite your marketing background?
Guidance
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Use STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
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Quantify impact (%, $, time, scale).
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Align your motivation with the team’s mission (e.g., reliability, decarbonization, customer cost savings, operational efficiency).