Okta Mock Interview

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Do you consider yourself stronger in C++, C#, Java, or Python?

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Marissa Letendre is an experienced HR professional, recruiter, and resume writer with an extensive consulting background for startups and small to mid-sized businesses.

Before your interview, do some research to understand what tech stack Okta uses so you can best prepare and highlight your expertise. If you aren't as strong in one of the skills you feel is necessary, be sure to explain how you've used it and how you are growing your knowledge to become better. Be sure to be honest in your answer, as the company will likely test your strengths.

Marissa Letendre

Marissa Letendre is an experienced HR professional, recruiter, and resume writer with an extensive consulting background for startups and small to mid-sized businesses.

"In my last company, we had a bit of an outdated tech stack and used C# and .NET. I found myself fully immersed in those technologies, but had a strong desire to learn more and become more familiar with modern technologies and how I can apply that in my career. That's what has me so interested in this role. Over the last year, I've taken courses in Java and C, which I noticed you prefer. I've become proficient in the skills and in side projects, applied my increasingly strong knowledge. I'm probably strongest professionally in C# as that has been where my experience lies, but my passion and dedication is on the Java and C side, as I feel that's the more modern alternative. I'm excited about the possibility of applying that knowledge in a role at Okta."

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27Okta, Inc. Interview Questions & Answers

1.Do you have experience writing a custom exception in Java?

2.Tell me about a time your manager changed the scope of the project in the middle of it. How did you deal with it?

3.How do you ensure that you have a healthy work-life balance in your career?

4.If you were asked to review a colleague's code that they had written, what key things would you look for?

5.What is one unique personality trait you possess that would help you be successful in this role with Okta?

6.What experience do you have in the different types of software maintenance?

7.Would you say that you are a goal oriented on the job? What would I be able to do as your manager to help you achieve your goals if hired here at Okta?

8.What software analysis and design tools do you have familiarity working with?

9.If hired for this position here at Okta, would you be comfortable handling overall project manager responsibilities for new software development?

10.What do you feel are the primary features and benefits of the Java programming language?

11.At Okta, we rely on a full team effort to deliver top quality products to our customers. Tell me about a time that you worked well as part of a team. Are you comfortable in a similar role here?

12.In a technical support role here at Okta, we expect that you would be able to bring great customer service skills to the role. Describe your customer service philosophy in the support that you would provide.

13.Walk me through your experience in enterprise software sales, and complex sales cycles.

14.What do you feel is one of the top issues that is faced by data engineers today?

15.At Okta we value organization. Tell us about a time when you were particularly effective on prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule.

Okta Mock Interview

Do you consider yourself stronger in C++, C#, Java, or Python?

27Okta, Inc. Interview Questions & Answers

1.Do you have experience writing a custom exception in Java?

2.Tell me about a time your manager changed the scope of the project in the middle of it. How did you deal with it?

3.How do you ensure that you have a healthy work-life balance in your career?

4.If you were asked to review a colleague's code that they had written, what key things would you look for?

5.What is one unique personality trait you possess that would help you be successful in this role with Okta?

6.What experience do you have in the different types of software maintenance?

7.Would you say that you are a goal oriented on the job? What would I be able to do as your manager to help you achieve your goals if hired here at Okta?

8.What software analysis and design tools do you have familiarity working with?

9.If hired for this position here at Okta, would you be comfortable handling overall project manager responsibilities for new software development?

10.What do you feel are the primary features and benefits of the Java programming language?

11.At Okta, we rely on a full team effort to deliver top quality products to our customers. Tell me about a time that you worked well as part of a team. Are you comfortable in a similar role here?

12.In a technical support role here at Okta, we expect that you would be able to bring great customer service skills to the role. Describe your customer service philosophy in the support that you would provide.

13.Walk me through your experience in enterprise software sales, and complex sales cycles.

14.What do you feel is one of the top issues that is faced by data engineers today?

15.At Okta we value organization. Tell us about a time when you were particularly effective on prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule.

16.Do you consider yourself stronger in C++, C#, Java, or Python?

17.What publication tools do you have experience working on during your time as a technical writer?

18.Do you have experience working with data in a cloud computing environment?

19.If hired here at Okta, what do you feel would be the biggest hurdle for you to overcome from the start?

20.Discuss a couple of software sales techniques. Which sales technique do you think is most effective for Okta, and why?

21.What programming languages would you consider yourself fluent in?

22.How do you stay organized and on track when working on multiple projects or duties at the same time?

23.How have you handled obstacles that you've faced during information gathering processes in your time as a technical writer?

24.What SDLC models are you familiar in working with?

25.Here at Okta, we ask our test engineers to follow specific QA protocols. What role do you feel QA plays in software development and testing?

26.What methods do you use to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in tech?

27.If you were faced with a situation that you didn't know the answer to or understand, what would your next steps be?