Expedia Mock Interview

Practice 39 Expedia interview questions covering travel tech, customer scenarios, and product thinking.

Question 9 of 39

Working at Expedia, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Being able to swivel the focus of your project is a necessary skill for your success at Expedia. Talk to the interviewer about a time when a significant change occurred on a project. Describe how you handled the implementation of the new information.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I had a large project last month that was nearly complete when the project manager called to say that the interface was incorrect. Because of this, our team had to re-do a lot of tedious coding work. It took us an additional four days of work, but in the end, everyone was delighted with our work, and it has resulted in new and creative opportunities for our department."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I would say that being in the software and technology business means changing major components on projects regularly. I am very well accustomed to changing gears at a moment's notice, as I do this on a near-daily basis in my current role. I can adapt very well."

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"Flexibility" and "adaptability" are my middle names. As you know I work with meeting planners, and we are always in a state of change, whether that is increased or decreased attendance, changing rooms or setups last minute, or the need to modify agendas. In fact, the only thing we can count on in the meetings industry is how we need to be fluid and open to unexpected adjustments.

Rachelle's Feedback

Your response showcases your expertise in change and your ability to pivot on a dime. Nice work!

Anonymous Answer

I had contracted a large international group booking when I was working as a sales executive and the client wanted to add additional rooms and event spaces after the contract was signed in a high-demand period. The problem was that there were not enough event spaces available and I had to change a few other client bookings in order to accommodate the client's requests. It was challenging to convince my colleagues as they had to convince their own clients to make changes to their event spaces. I arranged a meeting with the team and went through each and every event and identified which clients would be more flexible to change their event spaces and which spaces we can exchange. It has taken a few days to reach a final agreement with all parts but I was able to accommodate my client's requests which were appreciated.

Marcie's Feedback

Wow! Great example. It definitely sounds like you had to work hard to meet the client's expectations. Your answer shows the interviewer that you are persistent, assertive and client-focused. Good job!

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39Expedia Interview Questions & Answers

Education

1.In the Expedia technology department, we prefer to hire those with an education in computer science or related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education and training.

Experience

2.What would you consider your technical specialty?

Career Goals

3.We seek to hire highly ambitious people. Where would you like your career with Expedia take you?

Competency

4.This role with Expedia is highly technical. What is your understanding of this position and the responsibilities that come with it?

Experience

5.At Expedia, we take pride in our ability to stay one step ahead of our competitors. How will you contribute to this trend?

Communication

6.Looking at our products and services, what do you think we do better at Expedia than any of our competitors?

Direct

7.At Expedia, we take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Are you willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement if hired?

Experience

8.We consider research to be the backbone of what we do at Expedia. Do you think it's important to conduct research before beginning a project, or would you rather jump right in?

Adaptability

9.Working at Expedia, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

Experience

10.What experience do you have using team-based messaging applications?

Compatibility

11.Culture fit is important to us at Expedia. How would you describe your personality?

Creative Thinking

12.We encourage innovation at Expedia. When have you created a new product or service?

Leadership

13.At Expedia, we seek to hire leaders. Tell me about a time you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

Career Goals

14.What do you think you will like about this role with Expedia?

Diligence

15.How do you keep up-to-date on new technologies and trends in this industry?

Direct

16.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

Leadership

17.We want to hire people at Expedia who have the desire to lead others. How many people did you supervise in your last position?

Experience

18.What do you see as the most significant advancement in booking technology in the next year?

Compatibility

19.Why do you want to work for Expedia and not Booking.com or another competitor?

Behavioral

20.When you are traveling, how do you decide on a hotel?

Communication

21.How would you describe Expedia to someone who has never heard of us?

Accomplishment

22.What is the proudest achievement on your resume?

Behavioral

23.What was one question you didn't want me to ask today?

Diversity

24.When have you worked with a diverse group of people?

25.How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

Behavioral

26.Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience?

Behavioral

27.If you could choose one celebrity or influencer that is most like-minded to you, who would you choose?

Experience

28.How was your performance measured in your most recent role?

Compatibility

29.Name for me at least three brands under the Expedia group of companies.

Direct

30.Do you know anyone who works for us?

Adaptability

31.Are you willing to relocate or travel?

Adaptability

32.Do you mind working long hours?

Behavioral

33.What is more important - money or fame?

Leadership

34.What about your current team would you like to change or influence?

Communication

35.On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.

36.What are your weaknesses?

Discovery

37.Tell me about yourself.

Compatibility

38.Why should we hire you?

Compatibility

Expedia Mock Interview

Working at Expedia, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

39Expedia Interview Questions & Answers

1.In the Expedia technology department, we prefer to hire those with an education in computer science or related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education and training.

2.What would you consider your technical specialty?

3.We seek to hire highly ambitious people. Where would you like your career with Expedia take you?

4.This role with Expedia is highly technical. What is your understanding of this position and the responsibilities that come with it?

5.At Expedia, we take pride in our ability to stay one step ahead of our competitors. How will you contribute to this trend?

6.Looking at our products and services, what do you think we do better at Expedia than any of our competitors?

7.At Expedia, we take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Are you willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement if hired?

8.We consider research to be the backbone of what we do at Expedia. Do you think it's important to conduct research before beginning a project, or would you rather jump right in?

9.Working at Expedia, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented?

10.What experience do you have using team-based messaging applications?

11.Culture fit is important to us at Expedia. How would you describe your personality?

12.We encourage innovation at Expedia. When have you created a new product or service?

13.At Expedia, we seek to hire leaders. Tell me about a time you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

14.What do you think you will like about this role with Expedia?

15.How do you keep up-to-date on new technologies and trends in this industry?

16.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

17.We want to hire people at Expedia who have the desire to lead others. How many people did you supervise in your last position?

18.What do you see as the most significant advancement in booking technology in the next year?

19.Why do you want to work for Expedia and not Booking.com or another competitor?

20.When you are traveling, how do you decide on a hotel?

21.How would you describe Expedia to someone who has never heard of us?

22.What is the proudest achievement on your resume?

23.What was one question you didn't want me to ask today?

24.When have you worked with a diverse group of people?

25.How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

26.Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience?

27.If you could choose one celebrity or influencer that is most like-minded to you, who would you choose?

28.How was your performance measured in your most recent role?

29.Name for me at least three brands under the Expedia group of companies.

30.Do you know anyone who works for us?

31.Are you willing to relocate or travel?

32.Do you mind working long hours?

33.What is more important - money or fame?

34.What about your current team would you like to change or influence?

35.On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.

36.What are your weaknesses?

37.Tell me about yourself.

38.Why should we hire you?

39.What do you know about Expedia?