Questions that have appeared at Apple for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Problem Solving

Question: Can you describe a situation where you encountered a significant problem at work and how you solved it?

Question: How do you approach problem-solving when you're under a tight deadline?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to make a tough decision that involved technical trade-offs. What factors did you consider?

2. Teamwork

Question: Can you share an experience where you had a conflict with a team member? How did you handle it?

Question: Describe a project where you had to work closely with others. How did you ensure effective communication and collaboration?

Question: Can you provide an example of when you had to adapt to a team member’s working style?

3. Initiative and Innovation

Question: Can you share an instance where you took the initiative to improve a process or system at your previous job?

Question: Describe a time when you introduced an innovative approach to solve a problem at work.

Question: How have you applied your creativity to solve a technical problem?

4. Customer Focus

Question: Describe a situation where you had to handle a difficult customer or client issue. How did you resolve it?

Question: Can you tell me about a time when you had to convince a client or stakeholder to adopt your technical solution?

Question: How have you ensured customer satisfaction in your previous roles?

5. Resilience and Stress Management

Question: Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks at once. How did you prioritize your work?

Question: Can you describe a time when you were under a lot of pressure at work? How did you handle it?

Question: Tell me about a project that didn’t go as planned. How did you handle the situation and what did you learn from it?