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

1. Problem Solving

Question: Can you describe a time when you faced a challenging problem at work and how you solved it?

Question: Give us an example where you used your engineering knowledge to solve a non-technical problem.

Question: Can you tell about a time when you didn't have enough data to make a decision? How did you handle it?

2. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: How do you handle disagreements within your team, especially when it comes to technical decisions?

Question: Can you share a situation when you had to collaborate with a difficult team member?

Question: How have you utilized your team's diverse skills and experiences in a project?

3. Leadership

Question: Have you ever had to lead an engineering project? What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?

Question: Describe a time when you had to motivate a team member who was not performing well.

Question: How have you handled a situation where you had to make a critical decision on behalf of the team?

4. Time Management

Question: How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple projects running at the same time?

Question: Describe a situation when you had to meet a tight deadline. What strategies did you use to ensure timely delivery?

Question: Talk about a time when you had to adjust your project timeline due to unforeseen circumstances. How did you manage it?

5. Innovation

Question: Can you share an example of an innovative solution or process improvement you proposed or implemented?

Question: How do you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the engineering field?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to think out of the box to fix a complex problem.