Position Name: Fullstack Developer
Interviewer
Candidate Name
Interview Date
Introductory Questions
– Interviewer(s) share name, role, tenure, and hand business cards for thank you messages – Share a brief overview of the company
– Give Candidate the Job Description, highlight Job Purpose, Schedule/Travel, Major Challenges & Key Decisions, and Physical Requirements
Tell us about yourself.
Transitional & Verification Questions
– Clarify any unclear information from resume or application
– Verify availability for work hours and schedule, start date, and other important details
Will you now or at any point in the future require visa sponsorship to work for us?
Technical Questions
– Ask job related questions, based on skills and competencies needed for the role
– Ask open ended questions that allow candidates to tell a story about a specific example
– Ask 5-10 questions based on the role and how much time you have (~3-4 minutes per question)
– Listen for recent examples, details, consistency, the candidate’s role in the story, and teamwork
– Take notes and ask clarifying questions as follow-ups
How would you describe your proficiency level in [Excel as an example]?
List your top 3 technical skills.
Can you tell me in general terms how your technical skills meet the requirements of this position? In which specific areas do you need to come up to speed?
Behavioral / Situational Questions
– Ask job related questions, based on skills and competencies needed for the role
– Ask open ended questions that allow candidates to tell a story about a specific example
– Ask 5-10 questions based on the role and how much time you have (~3-4 minutes per question)
– Listen for recent examples, details, consistency, the candidate’s role in the story, and teamwork
– Take notes and ask clarifying questions as follow-ups. Follow up questions may include:
- Tell us more about the action you took and the outcome.
- What did you say at that point?
- How did you react to that situation?
- Explain your role in more detail.
- Tell me in detail what steps you took.
- And what was the result?
- Describe the obstacles you faced in getting it done.
- What other options did you consider?
- Why do you think you reacted as you did?
- How do you think others felt about your actions at the time?
- Were you satisfied with the outcome of your actions?
- If the same or a similar situation presented itself, what would you do differently?
Problem Solving
Have you ever had to fix a problem twice? Describe the situation.
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Tell me about a recent time when you needed to adjust your approach on the fly in order to complete a job or project.
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Project Management
How have you acquired and managed resources needed for project success? Talk about a time when this was more difficult and how you overcame the obstacles?
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Tell me about the steps you have taken to get a project back on track when it was at risk of not being completed on time. Give me a specific example.
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Results Orientation
Describe for me a recent time when you anticipated obstacles and were prepared with a contingency plan.
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Systems Thinking
Describe a matrixed or complex work structure under which you’ve performed well and one was that particularly challenging.
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How do you keep your knowledge of the industry and profession current?
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Time Management
How do you structure your day? Your week?
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Interviewer Assessment
Enter your overall assessment about the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and fit for this position.
Would you recommend this candidate advance in the process?