Interview questions by role

Common questions for 32 roles, what each one is testing and how to answer it, plus guides to the 12 questions that come up everywhere. Every guide links to a mock interview for that role.

Software engineering

• Software Engineer
• Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• Full-Stack Developer
• Python Developer
• Java Developer
• QA Engineer
• Engineering Manager
• Mobile Developer

Cloud & DevOps

• DevOps Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer

Data & AI

• Data Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Engineer

Security

• Cyber Security Analyst

Product & business

• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Analyst

Design

• UX Designer

Sales & marketing

• Account Executive
• Customer Success Manager
• Digital Marketing Manager

Operations & people

• HR Generalist
• Customer Service Representative

Finance & legal

• Accountant
• Financial Analyst

Healthcare & education

• Registered Nurse
• Teacher

IT & support

• IT Support Specialist
• Network Engineer

Common questions

• Tell me about yourself
• Why do you want to work here?
• Why should we hire you?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• What are your strengths?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Why are you leaving your job?
• Tell me about a time you failed
• How do I use the STAR method?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have any questions for us?
• How do I prepare for an interview?