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

1. Problem Solving

Question: Can you describe a situation where you had to solve a difficult problem, and what was your approach to finding a solution?

Question: Tell us about a time when you identified a new approach to a problem.

Question: How do you handle failure? Can you give an example of a time when you failed and how you handled it?

2. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you share an experience where you had to work in a team to achieve a common goal?

Question: Describe a time when you faced a conflict while working in a team. How did you handle it?

Question: Can you tell us about a time you needed to gain the cooperation of a group over which you had little or no authority? What did you do? How effective were you?

3. Communication

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to explain a complex technical problem to a non-technical person?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to persuade someone with a different point of view.

Question: How do you ensure your team understands what you're communicating?

4. Initiative and Leadership

Question: Give an example of a time when you took the initiative to improve something in your work area.

Question: Tell us about a time when you led a team to achieve a certain objective.

Question: Describe a situation where you felt you had not communicated well. How did you correct the situation?

5. Adaptability

Question: How do you adapt when a project or technology you are working on changes part way through a project?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to adjust to a colleague's working style in order to complete a project or achieve your objectives.

Question: Can you give an example of a time you had to quickly adjust your priorities to meet changing demands?