Tech IndustryApr 28, 2019
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Google onsite, how does the behavioral interview look like?

Hi all, preparing for my first SRE-SWE onsite. Not sure what to expect for the behavioral interview? Anyone had one yet? Any insights would be great! I'm supposed to have 3 technical, 1 behavioral and 1 system design - never asked the recruiter for which level. And ideas? 8 yoe. in non FANG. Thanks!

Google kGAN71 Apr 28, 2019

It’s a pretty standard behavioral interview. Will consist of “tell me about a time” and “how would you handle this situation” style questions. Interviewer will be looking for certain qualities that are defined as leadership and googleyness in your answers.

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R3n3sance OP Apr 28, 2019

Thx! Will prepare!

Snapchat bFCN68 Apr 28, 2019

Can you elaborate on these signals? A couple of good examples would be great.

Intel McComic Apr 28, 2019

STAR interview technique.

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R3n3sance OP Apr 28, 2019

Got it! Time to write some stories I guess...

Intel McComic Apr 28, 2019

Time to think your past encounters so when asked you can talj about it.