Questions that have appeared at jpmorgan-chase for an engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a difficult team member?

Question: Can you tell us about a time when you had to mediate a conflict within your team?

Question: How have you handled a situation where your team was resistant to your ideas or suggestions?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Tell us about a complex problem you encountered in your previous job and how you dealt with it.

Question: Have you ever faced an issue that you couldn’t solve on your own? How did you handle it?

Question: Describe a situation when you had to solve a problem under a tight deadline.

3. Initiative

Question: Give an example of a time when you took the initiative to improve something on your project or job.

Question: Can you describe a situation where you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it?

Question: Tell us about a project or idea (not necessarily your own) that was implemented primarily because of your efforts.

4. Communication

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to explain a complex technical issue to a client or colleague with less technical understanding. How did you ensure they understood?

Question: How do you handle communication in a team with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to convince your team or manager to take an approach they were initially resistant to?

5. Adaptability

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to quickly adapt to inevitable changes in your project or department.

Question: Have you ever been in a situation where you had to step into a role that you were not initially hired for? How did you handle it?

Question: How do you handle changes in project direction, especially when they occur mid-way through the project?