Behavioral Interview Prompts (Software Engineer — Technical Screen)
To prepare concise, high-impact answers, use STAR/CAR (Situation–Task–Action–Result).
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Introduce yourself and your most impactful project.
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Describe a time you faced ambiguity and how you resolved it.
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Discuss a conflict with a teammate and how you handled it.
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Share a failure, what you learned, and what you changed afterward.
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Explain a situation where you led without formal authority.
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Describe how you prioritize when everything is urgent.
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Give and receive constructive feedback examples.
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Articulate why this role and company fit your goals.