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

1. Problem-Solving

Question: Can you describe a challenging problem you faced at your previous job and how you solved it?

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

Question: Tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem without all the necessary information upfront.

2. Teamwork & Collaboration

Question: Can you give an example of a time you had to work collaboratively with a difficult team member?

Question: How have you handled a situation where your team was not agreeing with you?

Question: Tell me about a time when you contributed to a team project and what was your role?

3. Leadership & Influence

Question: Share an instance where you took the lead on a project. What were the results?

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to influence a team member or manager who was reluctant to your ideas?

Question: How do you handle situations when your team opposes your ideas or plans?

4. Adaptability & Learning

Question: Give an example of a time when you had to quickly learn a new technology or tool for a project.

Question: How do you adapt when a project you're working on changes drastically midway?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to adjust to a colleague's or a client's changing needs or expectations?

5. Conflict Resolution

Question: Can you share an experience where you dealt with a conflict in your team?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to mediate a dispute between team members or groups.

Question: How have you handled a situation where your supervisor was wrong?

6. Communication

Question: How have you handled a situation where you had to explain a complex technical issue to a non-technical person?

Question: Describe a time where effective communication within the team led to positive results.

Question: Can you give an example of a time when you received criticism? How did you handle it?

7. Work Ethics

Question: How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple projects to handle at once?

Question: Can you provide an example of a project that required significant time and dedication outside of regular working hours?

Question: Give an example of a time when you went above and beyond what was expected in your role.

8. Decision Making

Question: Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision that had a significant impact on your project.

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to make a decision without all the necessary information?

Question: Tell me about a time when you made a decision that was unpopular and how you handled implementing it.

9. Time Management

Question: How do you manage your time and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects?

Question: Can you tell me about a time when you missed a deadline? How did you handle it?

Question: How do you handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines?

10. Motivation & Passion

Question: Why do you want to work for Google and what interests you about this role?

Question: Can you describe a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career?

Question: What excites you about software engineering and keeps you motivated?