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Tesla Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Tesla job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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How do you cope with repetition?

Elon Musk believes "Patience is a virtue, and it's a tough lesson." This question aims to determine how sustainable an employee you'd be in this environment. How you answer will indicate how determined you are to succeed and whether you try and try again. They want to know if you thrive on solitary, introverted work and less so on the social aspect of the job or if you prefer to work with more social interaction. This is an attempt to discover whether you'll burn out from the monotony of the job or if you thrive in a regimented, rule-bound environment.

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35 Tesla Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Tesla Motors Inc interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Behavioral

    1. How do you cope with repetition?

  • Behavioral

    2. If I asked you to quit your job and start working at Tesla tomorrow, what are three things your manager would miss about you?

  • Behavioral

    3. Sales can move at a pretty hectic pace. Would you describe yourself as a structured person, or do you go with the flow?

  • Behavioral

    4. We have seen a lot of people like you. What makes you different?

  • Career Goals

    5. At Tesla Motors, we like to hire employees who see a future in the automobile industry. Where do you see this position taking you?

  • Compatibility

    6. At Tesla Motors, we seek individuals with a keen interest in the automobile industry. What interests you most about what we do?

  • Compatibility

    7. This position will require us to perform a background check and a drug screen. Are you aware of any issue that might hinder you in this matter?

  • Compatibility

    8. This position will require some international travel. Is there any issue that you might have with that part of the job?

  • Compatibility

    9. The position you are applying for requires a uniform and personal appearance standards. Share with me any issue that might prevent you from wearing a polo shirt or dark slacks.

  • Compatibility

    10. The position you are applying for requires you to handle customers' private information. Share with me any experience you have in these matters.

  • Compatibility

    11. This position requires a lot of repetition and may mean that you will need to have prolonged periods of standing. Is there anything that might prevent you from fulfilling your job requirements?

  • Compatibility

    12. I see you have recently worked for one of our direct competitors. Do you have a non-compete agreement in place?

  • Compatibility

    13. Tesla Motors is a leading maker of electric vehicles. How familiar are you with Tesla and what we are about?

  • Critical Thinking

    14. Tell me about a time you took the initiative to improve work-related procedures.

  • Customer Service

    15. At Tesla Motors, we have a lot of pride in our customer service and strive to go above and beyond expectations. How do you go above and beyond for your clientele?

  • Diligence

    16. This position requires a great deal of attention to detail. Share a time you had to stay focused on a task, and explain how you did so.

  • Discovery

    17. Looking at your resume, I see multiple gaps between employment. What were you doing during those gaps?

  • Discovery

    18. Tesla believes in contributing to the welfare of the community. Tell us about a charity or cause that is dear to your heart and why you are involved with them.

  • Discovery

    19. In three words, describe three qualities you would most like me to know about you.

  • Diversity

    20. At Tesla, we are committed to an inclusive hiring practice. Share with me a time you worked with someone from a different background.

  • Experience

    21. The position you are applying for involves extensive inventory management experience. Share with me your exposure to this area.

  • Experience

    22. At Tesla Motors, we set daily, weekly, and monthly targets for all of our sales employees. Have you worked with very specific KPI's?

  • Experience

    23. At Tesla, we believe in a sales process. Can you share with me what you believe the sales process is?

  • Experience

    24. Share with me your favorite closing technique.

  • Experience

    25. Share with me how familiar you are with Social Media applications.

  • Experience

    26. Tesla is constantly innovating in Research and Development. What exposure have you had working in an environment like this?

  • Leadership

    27. What would you say is your leadership philosophy? How do you motivate others on your team?

  • Problem Solving

    28. There is a person on the surface of the Earth. They walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north. They end up exactly where they started. Where are they?

  • Problem Solving

    29. You're in a row boat, which is in a large tank filled with water. You have an anchor on board, which you throw overboard. Does the water level in the tank rise or fall?

  • Problem Solving

    30. Tesla seeks to provide a safe and accident-free environment. Tell me about a safety situation you were involved in and what you did to correct it.

  • Salary

    31. Tesla is one of the few automobile manufacturers that does not pay commissions for its sales force. What are your salary expectations?

  • Salary

    32. Tesla believes in offering a comprehensive benefits program for all its employees. What kind of benefits package are you receiving from your present employer?

  • Situational

    33. We are moving quickly into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?

  • Teamwork

    34. This position will require you to work with employees and supervisors from other departments. Share with me a time you had to work with another department.

  • Teamwork

    35. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?