Common Interview Questions for
Computer Science & Innovation and
Software Engineering Majors
Interviewing with companies for software engineering positions, whether large or small, have a variety of
approaches and timelines in the hiring process. Generally speaking, larger companies have a more formal
interview process involving a selection committee who conducts phone interviews, having a video web chat
online, and one or more site visits. Smaller companies may have a more streamlined approach resulting in a
quick phone interview with their recruiter followed by an interview on site. Most of the questions you will be
asked are geared towards your technological proficiency. Some will be inquiring about your personality and
teamwork skills.
What questions can I expect as a Software Engineering Major?
1.Tell us a little about yourself.
2.How do you anticipate using the skills/knowledge you’ve acquired in your internship in your
classes next year?
3.Software Engineering is a rigorous major. What has been your most challenging course so far?
4.What insights would you share with your classmates about the SWE major?
5.Give two examples of things you’ve done on the job or in school that demonstrate your
willingness to work hard.
6.What sorts of things have you done to become better qualified for your career?
7.It is very important to build good relationships at work but sometimes it doesn’t always work out.
8.If you can, tell me about a time when you were not able to build a successful relationship with a
difficult person.
9.Describe how your position on a group project contributed to your team’s goals. What are the
team’s goals/mission?
10.Some people consider themselves to be “big picture people” and others are “detail oriented”.
Which are you? Give an example of a time when you displayed this.
11.Describe the most significant written document, report or presentation which you had to
complete.
12.Describe a work situation in which you had to take a risk. What was the outcome?
13.Has anyone ever asked you to do something unethical? What did you do?
14.Tell me about a time you had to confront a peer, customer or colleague.
15.Describe a time when you served as a project manager.
16.In a current job task, tell me about the steps you go through to ensure your decisions are
correct/effective.
17.What do you do when you are faced with an obstacle to an important project? Give an example.
18.Give me an example of when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty to get a job done.
19.Tell us about a time when you took responsibility for an error and were held personally
accountable.
20.Do you have any questions for us?
Computer Science & Innovation and
Software Engineering Majors
Interviewing with companies for software engineering positions, whether large or small, have a variety of
approaches and timelines in the hiring process. Generally speaking, larger companies have a more formal
interview process involving a selection committee who conducts phone interviews, having a video web chat
online, and one or more site visits. Smaller companies may have a more streamlined approach resulting in a
quick phone interview with their recruiter followed by an interview on site. Most of the questions you will be
asked are geared towards your technological proficiency. Some will be inquiring about your personality and
teamwork skills.
What questions can I expect as a Software Engineering Major?
1.Tell us a little about yourself.
2.How do you anticipate using the skills/knowledge you’ve acquired in your internship in your
classes next year?
3.Software Engineering is a rigorous major. What has been your most challenging course so far?
4.What insights would you share with your classmates about the SWE major?
5.Give two examples of things you’ve done on the job or in school that demonstrate your
willingness to work hard.
6.What sorts of things have you done to become better qualified for your career?
7.It is very important to build good relationships at work but sometimes it doesn’t always work out.
8.If you can, tell me about a time when you were not able to build a successful relationship with a
difficult person.
9.Describe how your position on a group project contributed to your team’s goals. What are the
team’s goals/mission?
10.Some people consider themselves to be “big picture people” and others are “detail oriented”.
Which are you? Give an example of a time when you displayed this.
11.Describe the most significant written document, report or presentation which you had to
complete.
12.Describe a work situation in which you had to take a risk. What was the outcome?
13.Has anyone ever asked you to do something unethical? What did you do?
14.Tell me about a time you had to confront a peer, customer or colleague.
15.Describe a time when you served as a project manager.
16.In a current job task, tell me about the steps you go through to ensure your decisions are
correct/effective.
17.What do you do when you are faced with an obstacle to an important project? Give an example.
18.Give me an example of when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty to get a job done.
19.Tell us about a time when you took responsibility for an error and were held personally
accountable.
20.Do you have any questions for us?
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