30LinkedIn Interview Questions & Answers
1.At LinkedIn we prefer to hire those with an education in computer science or another related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education and training.
2.We seek to hire highly ambitious people. Where would you like your career with LinkedIn take you?
3.This role with LinkedIn is highly technical. What is your understanding of this position and the responsibilities that come with it?
4.In your opinion, what has been the biggest advancement in job search technology this past year?
5.Tell me about the most interesting project you have worked on this year and the biggest thing you learned from it.
6.At LinkedIn we take pride in our ability to stay one step ahead of our competitors. How will you contribute to this trend?
7.Looking at our products and services, what do you think we do better at LinkedIn than any of our competitors?
8.At LinkedIn we take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Are you willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement, if hired?
9.We consider research to be the backbone of what we do at LinkedIn. Do you think it's important to conduct research before beginning a project or would you rather jump right in?
10.I would like to have a full understanding of your experience and portfolio. What types of industries have your previous projects been involved in?
11.Tell me about your greatest work related accomplishment.
12.Working at LinkedIn, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to change a significant component of your project due to new information being presented?
13.At LinkedIn we value organization. Tell us about a time when you were particularly effective on prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule.
14.If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?
15.Who is the smartest person you know? Explain your answer.
16.What experience do you have using team-based messaging applications?
17.Culture fit is important to us at LinkedIn. How would you describe your personality?
18.We encourage innovation at LinkedIn. What does innovation mean to you?
19.At LinkedIn we seek to hire leaders. Tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work related procedures.
20.What do you think you will like about this role with LinkedIn?
21.How do you keep up-to-date on new technologies and trends in this industry?
22.What does greatness, and success, mean to you?
23.We want to hire people at LinkedIn who have the desire to lead others. When do you best demonstrate yourself as a leader?
24.What questions do you have for me?
25.What would you gain from working at LinkedIn?
26.At LinkedIn, we greatly value teamwork. Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?
27.LinkedIn celebrates diversity. In which ways do you honor those different from you?
28.What is the riskiest decision you have ever made in the workplace?
29.Tell me about your learning style and study patterns.
30.How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?