Received interview request October 11th, 2024, told to schedule with a local alum with a similar background to mine (Midwest city, automotive industry). He invited me to meet at his corporate office.
Interview was background + three behavioral questions + why Stanford (about 35 min), followed by time for me to ask questions (about 20 min). Interviewer was cordial and open, and took extensive notes. For each behavioral question he asked a few follow-up questions digging deeper into the story, as others have mentioned.
I had a good experience. Stanford tries hard to pair you with someone from a similar background, so that helps with communicating more technical experiences. Do normal behavioral interview rehearsal and it will go fine.
Questions:
– Tell me a bit about your background/walk me through your resume.
– Describe a project you felt particularly effective.
– Describe a time when you noticed a problem before others did and worked to fix it.
– Describe a project where you encountered a roadblock or obstacle.
– Why Stanford?
– What do you see yourself doing in you career post-graduation?
