Behavioural Interview Questions

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Situational Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to make a quick decision without all the information. pipeline recovery after incorrect data breaks pipeline
2. Tell me about a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities. balance between selenium and report automation
3. Share an example of when you had to adapt to a significant change at work. shifting to power bi team and quickly learned to use dax and power query to compose reports
4. Describe a scenario where you had to collaborate with someone difficult. dont believe ever difficult. divergence in terms of best practice guide direction. it is important to understand both perspective. pbi user guide on example based in pbi or edw
5. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond to achieve a goal. went into the sqlglot code base and created a fix for the foss project in order to get the code to work for postgresql
6. Describe a situation where you faced a setback and how you handled it. stuck in pbi team, after been told that no options available repeatedly and internal transfer on froze, I apply for other roles.
7. Share an example of when you had to take initiative in a project. explored datahub openmeta, before chosing datahub
8. Describe a time when you had to handle a large amount of data under a tight deadline. large amount, maybe not, but I unclogged data pipeline.
9. Tell me about a situation where you had to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders. presented the information about model selection related to precision and recall (fish and pond analogy)
10. Describe a time when you had to learn a new tool or technology quickly. learnt power bi

Conflict Resolution Questions

1. Tell me about a time when you resolved a conflict within your team.

2. Describe a situation where you had to mediate a disagreement between colleagues.

3. Share an example of when you had to address a conflict with a supervisor.

4. Tell me about a time when you had to manage a difficult client or customer. dealing with rude clients on the phone, be firm

5. Describe a situation where you had to navigate a disagreement during a project.

6. Share an example of when you had to confront a colleague about their behavior.

7. Tell me about a time when you had to negotiate a compromise.

8. Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicts among team members.

9. Share an example of when you had to handle a conflict arising from different work styles.

10. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an unhappy stakeholder.

Character and Motivation Questions

1. What motivates you to do your best work? interest in technology, standardization, new frontier, value adding.

2. Tell me about a time when you set a challenging goal for yourself. algo trading

3. Describe a situation where your values guided your actions. I believe in team work and collaboration, and democracy, if I’m outnumbered in vote I strive my best to deliver what is chosen. (global model eda initial selection)

4. Share an example of when you had to stay motivated despite setbacks.

5. What drives you to succeed in your career? passion for code

6. Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate integrity. call centre

7. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult ethical decision.

8. Share an example of when you had to persevere through a challenging project.

9. What personal achievement are you most proud of?

10. Tell me about a time when you had to stay focused on your long-term goals.

Communication-Based Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to explain complex information to a non-technical audience.

2. Share an example of when you had to persuade others to see your point of view.

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to give a presentation to senior management.

4. Describe a time when you had to listen actively to understand a colleague’s perspective.

5. Share an example of when you had to provide feedback to a team member.

6. Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a misunderstanding through effective communication.

7. Describe a situation where you had to communicate under pressure.

8. Share an example of when you had to write a detailed report or document.

9. Tell me about a time when you had to mediate between two parties to reach an agreement.

10. Describe a situation where you had to tailor your communication style to your audience.

Competency-Based/Problem-Solving Questions

1. Tell me about a challenging problem you solved and the steps you took to resolve it.

2. Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex issue.

3. Share an example of when you had to think outside the box to find a solution.

4. Tell me about a situation where you had to analyze data to make a decision.

5. Describe a time when you identified an inefficiency and implemented a solution.

6. Share an example of when you had to prioritize multiple tasks to meet a deadline.

7. Tell me about a time when you had to learn a new skill to solve a problem.

8. Describe a situation where you had to overcome obstacles to achieve a goal.

9. Share an example of when you had to use critical thinking to resolve a challenge.

10. Tell me about a time when you had to use data to support your decision-making process.

Adaptability and Learning Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new environment.

2. Share an example of when you had to learn a new tool or technology on the job.

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to adjust to unexpected changes.

4. Describe a time when you had to embrace new responsibilities.

5. Share an example of when you had to pivot your approach to a project.

6. Tell me about a situation where you had to stay up-to-date with industry trends.

7. Describe a time when you had to take on a role outside your usual duties.

8. Share an example of when you had to adapt to a significant change in your project scope.

9. Tell me about a time when you had to learn from a mistake and move forward.

10. Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate flexibility in the face of change.

Teamwork and Collaboration Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to work with a diverse team to achieve a goal.

2. Share an example of when you had to support a colleague in their tasks.

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to collaborate with different departments.

4. Describe a time when you had to lead a team to complete a project.

5. Share an example of when you had to resolve a conflict within your team.

6. Tell me about a situation where you had to rely on your team’s strengths.

7. Describe a time when you had to provide constructive feedback to a team member.

8. Share an example of when you had to manage differing opinions within your team.

9. Tell me about a time when you had to foster a positive team environment.

10. Describe a situation where you had to collaborate remotely with team members.

Leadership and Initiative Questions (Decision-Making Questions)

1. Tell me about a time when you had to lead a project from start to finish.

2. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision under pressure.

3. Share an example of when you took initiative to improve a process.

4. Tell me about a time when you had to motivate your team to achieve a goal.

5. Describe a situation where you had to make a strategic decision.

6. Share an example of when you had to delegate tasks to achieve a project milestone.

7. Tell me about a time when you had to take responsibility for a mistake.

8. Describe a situation where you had to guide your team through a challenging period.

9. Share an example of when you had to set priorities for your team.

10. Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision with limited information.

Time Management and Prioritization Questions

1. Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

2. Share an example of when you had to prioritize your workload effectively.

3. Tell me about a situation where you had to meet a deadline with limited resources.

4. Describe a time when you had to balance competing priorities.

5. Share an example of when you had to plan and execute a complex project.

6. Tell me about a situation where you had to manage your time efficiently.

7. Describe a time when you had to adjust your schedule to accommodate a new task.

8. Share an example of when you had to delegate tasks to meet a deadline.

9. Tell me about a situation where you had to stay organized to handle multiple responsibilities.

10. Describe a time when you had to complete a project ahead of schedule.