Questions that have appeared at paypal for a engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to work on a team project and there was a conflict? How did you handle it?

Question: Can you share an example of a successful collaborative project you worked on in the past? What was your role and what was the outcome?

Question: How do you handle a situation when you have to collaborate with a difficult team member?

2. Problem-Solving

Question: Describe a time when you faced a significant obstacle while working on a project. How did you overcome it?

Question: Can you provide an example where you had to make a critical decision during a project? What was the situation and the outcome?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to solve a problem with limited resources. What approach did you take?

3. Leadership

Question: Can you share an experience when you took the initiative to lead a project or an activity?

Question: Describe a situation where you had to lead a team towards a goal. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

Question: Have you ever had to step into a leadership role unexpectedly? How did you handle it?

4. Communication

Question: How do you ensure effective communication while working on a project within a team?

Question: Can you share an example of a time when your communication skills helped in resolving a tough situation at work?

Question: Describe a situation where there was a miscommunication and how you handled it.

5. Adaptability

Question: Tell us about a time you had to quickly adjust your work priorities to meet changing demands.

Question: How do you handle pressure or stressful situations at work?

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to adapt to a significant change at work? How did you handle it?