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

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a time when you had to work collaboratively with a team to achieve a goal? What was your role and how did you contribute?

Question: Share an example of a project that required input from people at different levels in the organization. How did you handle it?

Question: Can you tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a team member? How did you resolve it?

2. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Question: Describe a time when you were faced with a problem that had a number of possible solutions. How did you go about deciding the best course of action?

Question: Can you provide an example of a time when you had to make a quick decision on a project? What was the result?

Question: Tell me about a time when you had to solve a problem, but didn’t have all necessary information about it in hand. How did you handle it?

3. Time Management and Prioritization

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

Question: Describe a time when you had to adjust your project timeline in order to accommodate new tasks or changes in direction.

Question: Can you share an example of a project that didn’t go as planned due to time constraints? How did you handle it?

4. Leadership and Initiative

Question: Please share an instance where you took the lead on a project. How did you rally your team and ensure the project’s success?

Question: Tell me about a time when you identified a new approach or efficiency that significantly improved a work process.

Question: Can you provide an example of a time when you had to take the initiative to introduce a new idea or project? How was it received?