Behavoural Flashcards
Give me an example of the project or initiative that you started on your own. It can be a non-business one. What prompted you to get started?
C: Encountered issues with old software that stored important information and tracked resident whereabouts, causing difficulties for older colleagues.
A: Resolved the problem by creating a new software that was easier to use, more secure, and followed GDPR rules.
R: Improved data accuracy, communication, and overall efficiency in the organization with the new software.
Tell me about a time you had to work on several projects at once. How did you handle this?
C: Managed multiple projects as a freelancer while working full-time as a Security supervisor.
A: Overcame the challenge by using time management techniques and daily planning to prioritize tasks efficiently.
R: Achieved success by meeting project deadlines, delivering quality work.
Describe a situation in which you felt you had not communicated well enough. What did you do? How did you handle it?
C: Faced a situation where I didn’t communicate well with a client who wasn’t responsive.
A: Learned from the experience and started being more upfront about the workload in future projects.
R: Realized the importance of clear communication to ensure better understanding and manage client expectations effectively.
Tell me about when you had to deal with conflict within your team. How was the conflict solved? How did you handle that? How would you deal with it now?
C: Faced a situation where there was conflict within the team while I was in charge.
A: Handled the conflict by talking to each team member separately to understand their perspectives.
R: Learned that open communication and transparency are vital in resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive team atmosphere.
Give me an example of a time you had to take a creative and unusual approach to solve coding problem. How did this idea come to your mind? Why do you think it was unusual? The
C: Encountered a coding problem that needed a creative and different solution.
A: Decided to learn and use unfamiliar technology by studying the documentation and creating a separate application to understand it better.
R: Successfully applied the new knowledge, leading to a smoother project development process. Learning by studying and creating a separate app helped gain valuable insights.
Describe a situation in which you worked diligently on a project and it did not produce the desired results. Why didn’t you get the desired results? What did you learn from the experience?
C: Worked hard on a website project, choosing to build it from scratch with dedication.
A: Realized that due to time constraints, starting from scratch was not the most efficient approach.
R: Learned the importance of considering faster solutions like utilizing front-end frameworks or pre-built starter projects to achieve desired results within the expected timeframe.
Give an example of an important project goal you reached and how you achieved it.
C: Set an important goal to create a full-stack web application with unfamiliar technology.
A: Initially felt overwhelmed by the scale of the project but remained committed to studying, reading documentation, and building the application within a week.
R: Successfully achieved the goal of creating the full-stack web application, gaining valuable confidence in the ability to learn quickly and tackle challenging development tasks.
Describe a situation in which you experienced difficulty in getting others to accept your ideas? What was your approach? How did this work? Were you able to successfully persuade someone to see things your way
C: Had trouble getting a client to like the design ideas for their website project.
A: Used simple language, showed relatable examples, and explained the design suggestions in a way the client could easily understand.
R: Successfully convinced the client to consider and accept the design ideas by talking to them clearly and showing examples they could relate to.
Tell me about a situation when you were responsible for project planning. Did everything go according to your plan? If not, then why and what kind of counteractions did you have to take?
C: Started an open source project within a online coding community.
A: I asked the community to help develop an application that involved random code snippets and needed help populating the database.
R: The Contributors for this task disappeared after a day, because it’s not a very interesting task, I realised its important to delegate more to keep people interested.
Tell me about a time when you worked with someone who was not completing his or her share of the work. How did you handle the situation? Did you discuss your concern with your coworker? With your manager? If yes, how did your coworker respond to your concern? What was your manager’s response?
C: Encountered a situation where a colleague was not fulfilling their responsibility in security patrols.
A: Had a conversation with the colleague to understand their challenges, realising they were facing personal difficulties impacting their performance.
R: Worked with the colleague by providing assistance with their patrols ensuring that all patrols were successfully completed, they returned the favour at a later date.
Describe a situation when you worked effectively under pressure. How did you feel when working under pressure? What was going on, and how did you get through it?
C: Dealt with the challenge of juggling multiple projects alongside a full-time job, leading to constant pressure and tight deadlines.
A: Stayed focused, organized tasks effectively, and actively found solutions to overcome the pressure and meet project requirements.
R: Managed to successfully complete all projects within the given time, resulting in satisfied clients and achieving project goals.
Tell me a time when you failed
C: I had a consultation with a potential client about some software, this was my very first client
A: everything was going well, however I was unable to come to an agreed price point, I attempted to find out their budget but the conversation became stale
R: they never got back to me, I have since been more upfront with my pricing and how much my time is worth and haven’t ran into this issue since
Tell me about yourself
I have always been a creative person, with music, art, problem solving, but more importantly for me it’s about creating something. I actually taught my self html css and javascript and started freelancing, with very minimal back end stuff. When pandemic hit, I found myself out of work, I used the opportunity to deepen my knowledge and skills in software development.
During this time, I had the privilege of living with a full-stack developer who became my mentor and inspired me to pursue my coding journey further. I decided to learn JavaScript extensively, along with computer science theory and the underlying concepts of software engineering, such as how the internet works and how clients interact with servers.
To broaden my experience, I collaborated with a digital collective of designers and engineers, working on various projects and contributing to open-source initiatives within the coding community. This allowed me to refine my problem-solving abilities and wear many hats as I took on different roles within the team.
Now, I am excited to transition into a full-time role within a product team, where I believe my skills, quick learning ability, and natural project management instincts can be put to good use. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy utilising my creativity to tackle challenges and deliver high-quality solutions within a codebase.
Tell me about your experience at INNOTECH
At INNOTECH, I had the opportunity to be part of a dynamic collective of designers and engineers. Our main focus was working with charity and grassroots organizations, which allowed me to contribute to meaningful projects. We applied agile methodologies like SCRUM for efficient project management, ensuring timely deliveries.
While I was at INNOTECH, I learned a lot about managing projects and got involved in different initiatives. However, since the projects were only part-time, I realized that I want a full-time job in a product team. I’m excited to be part of a team where I can work on projects consistently, collaborate closely with other professionals, and make a meaningful impact with my work.
