
LinQuest Interview Questions
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Program Associate
The interview process was pretty relaxed and conducted online. I was the only one dressed in business professional attire. There were two rounds in total: the first round had two interviewers asking me questions, and the second round had one interviewer asking me questions. They asked standard interview questions.
- Could you introduce yourself?
- What kind of management style do you like best?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
IT Administrator
It started with a phone screen to check my background. Then I had an interview with a panel from the team and the Hiring Manager. After that, I had a one-on-one with the Hiring Manager about the role. It was a nice experience overall. They called me again to let me know I was getting an offer. But I said no. They wouldn't give me their benefits in writing until I accepted, which I didn't like. The pay was also less than I thought it would be.
- Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
- What's your experience with Linux CLI, Windows Server, and Virtualization?
- Are there any IT-related personal projects you're currently working on?
Software Engineer
Got an unscheduled phone call for a quick screening. They asked general stuff like why I applied, about my past experience, but no technical questions. Got an email a few days later to set up an in-person interview. We set a time and I went to their office. I met with a senior engineer, the project manager, and what I think was a tester. A big part of the interview was them telling me about the company and the job. They also gave me time to ask questions about the company and role. I got to talk about my background, experience, and why I wanted to work there. Lastly, the senior engineer asked me some technical questions, not really problem-solving or coding, more like fact-based ones to check my knowledge, like what's data encapsulation or what's an object. Everyone was super nice and polite.
- Can you explain what encapsulation means in software development?
- What is an object, conceptually speaking, in software?
- Tell me about a time you didn't achieve a goal and explain the reasons behind it.
Systems Engineer
A friend told me about an opening, and I was set up for 3 preliminary one-on-one interviews, each about 30 minutes long. After those, I was asked to come back for a second interview with the program management team for the specific program. This second interview was a panel with 4 interviewers and myself. They asked a mix of general questions, and one interviewer focused on behavioral questions. A week or two after that, I got the offer. Before the offer though, they called me a few times to talk about salary expectations.
- Can you share an instance where you disagreed with a colleague and how you managed it?
- What steps would you take to encourage buy-in for your proposed plan?
LinQuest Interview Questions
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“What is an object, conceptually speaking, in software?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what encapsulation means in software development?”
Read reports →“Who is your idol and why?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the trouble with doubles issue?”
Read reports →“Do you have a security clearance right now since it's needed for the position at KAFB?”
Read report →“Do you know the Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint?”
Read report →“What kind of management style do you like best?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you didn't achieve a goal and explain the reasons behind it.”
Read report →“What steps would you take to encourage buy-in for your proposed plan?”
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