Answer hiring manager behavioral questions

Hiring manager round: behavioral questions

Prepare structured answers to the following questions (with likely follow-ups). Use concrete examples from internships, projects, or work experience.

1. Most interesting project

• Tell me about the most interesting project you have worked on and why it was interesting.
• Follow-ups:
• How did you implement a specific feature?
• Was it a school/course project?
• How was it graded/evaluated, and how many people were involved?

1. A problem you couldn’t solve alone

• Have you encountered a problem you were unable to solve on your own? How did you handle it?

1. Decision under time pressure

• Have you had to make a decision very quickly? How did you approach it?
• Follow-up: What was the basis/rationale for that solution?

1. Career plans and values

• What are your future career plans?
• When looking for a job, what values do you prioritize most?

1. Define success in first six months

• How would you define success for yourself in your first six months after joining the team?

1. Top three qualities you bring

• Please list the top three qualities/traits you would bring to the company/team.