1. We're looking for fast learners to join our team at Plaid. How long will it take you to make a meaningful contribution?
2. We want to ensure you have the necessary tools and training to be successful in this role with Plaid. What do you see as an initial hurdle you will have to overcome in your first few weeks on the job?
3. Give me an example of a time when you had to solve a problem without having all of the necessary information at hand to do so. How did you handle that situation?
4. You may occasionally encounter difficult clients in this client-facing role with Plaid. If hired for this role, how would you keep yourself motivated when working with stressed colleagues and pushy clients?
5. Tell me about a time you faced uncertainty. How did you handle it?
6. It's important that our team members at Plaid are serious about their professional growth and improvement. What would you say is your greatest weakness?
7. At Plaid, we want our employees to engage in projects that play to their strengths. What would you say is your greatest strength?
8. We expect our team members to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients. What would you do if there was a breakdown in communication on your team?
9. We're looking for individuals with exceptional communication skills. Discuss how you approach explaining complex ideas in simple terms.
10. We've had many individuals apply to this position at Plaid. What do you feel is the one quality that sets you apart from other candidates?
11. Tell me what you know about Plaid.
12. We are looking for motivated and career-driven team members to join the Plaid family. Where would you like your career to take you in the next five to ten years?
13. We look for team members who take pride in their work. Tell me about a project you're proud of.
14. What are the top three skills you acquired in your last role?
15. Tell me more about yourself.
16. We're looking for individuals who are purpose-driven and want to make a difference at Plaid. In a few sentences, why do you want to work for Plaid?
17. How do you believe your coworkers would describe you?
18. Do you have any questions about this job or working for Plaid?
19. We're looking for team members who are open to developing their leadership and management capabilities. How would you describe your leadership style?
20. We expect our team members to handle challenges effectively. Tell me about a time you had to deal with adversity while in a leadership position.
21. We would like to learn more about what your ideal boss is like. What kind of a management style do you prefer when working under the leadership of someone?
22. At Plaid, ensuring that everyone feels like they are heard is central to our team culture. Tell me about a time when your listening skills helped you solve a problem.
23. Analytical skills are central to success at Plaid. In which ways are you analytically minded?
24. At Plaid, you'll be expected to effectively contribute to multiple projects at the same time. What does your system for prioritizing tasks look like?
25. At Plaid, we want our team members to take ownership of projects they work on. Tell me about a time when you saw a project through from start to finish.
26. We ensure that our employees receive competitive pay and benefits at Plaid. Given your experience, what are your salary expectations?
27. We're looking for someone with exceptional logical reasoning skills for this role. Tell me about a time when you had to analyze information in order to make a recommendation.
28. We expect our team members to have strong communication and interpersonal skills. How did you handle a challenging situation on the job that involved another colleague?
29. If you were having an interaction with a client or colleague here at Plaid, and you weren't able to answer their question or solve their problem on your own, how would you handle that situation?
30. Teamwork is central to our start-up environment at Plaid. If hired for this role, what kind of team player could we expect you to be?
31. This role requires a rudimentary understanding of coding basics. What programming languages would you say you're most familiar with?
32. What software programs do you use in your current work, and how adaptable would you say that you are in learning and using new programs?
33. We're looking for individuals who stay up-to-date on industry changes. What do you see as the most pressing challenge currently within the fintech industry?