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How has on-demand video streaming changed the way you consume content?

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01 What are the most significant differences between YouTube TV and streaming services such as Netflix? CREATIVE THINKING 02 How would you sell YouTube TV services to someone who thinks they have what they need with Netflix and Apple TV? BEHAVIORAL 03 In your opinion, what has been the most significant advancement in streaming technology this year? CREATIVE THINKING 04 Why is it important that YouTube combats hateful and abusive content or commenting on our platform? COMPATIBILITY 05 Would you violate YouTube policy to make a customer happy? TRUST 06 What do you know about the part that AI and Machine Learning play when it comes to on-demand video streaming? EXPERIENCE 07 What are your three favorite forms of entertainment? DISCOVERY 08 What are your thoughts on illegal streaming websites? DISCOVERY 09 In your opinion, what is the most influential form of media today? DISCOVERY 10 How has on-demand video streaming changed the way you consume content? CREATIVE THINKING 11 How do you think video-on-demand services are affecting the media advertising industry? CREATIVE THINKING 12 If hired at YouTube, what experience would you bring in collaborating with departments outside of your own? EXPERIENCE 13 How would you transition between the creative and analytical sides of this job at YouTube? COMPATIBILITY 14 How would you feel about having your inbound phone calls monitored or recorded here at YouTube? COMPATIBILITY 15 What are your thoughts on the way media, television and movies are rated for the public (IE: PG, 14A, NR, Mature)? DISCOVERY 16 What niche experiences or skills would you bring to this position at YouTube? DISCOVERY 17 Name for me one factor that you believe makes YouTube so popular. CREATIVE THINKING 18 How do you keep up-to-date on new trends in your line of work? EDUCATION 19 Describe to me the types of digital media you are most experienced with. EXPERIENCE 20 This role with YouTube is highly technical. What is your understanding of this position and the responsibilities that come with it? EXPERIENCE 21 We encourage innovation on a daily basis at YouTube. What does being innovative mean in the work that you do? CREATIVE THINKING 22 Why did you aspire to take the career path that you are on? CAREER GOALS 23 What are one or two behaviors or attitudes that your colleagues could exhibit here at YouTube that are most likely to cause conflict with you? TEAMWORK 24 How would you manage the daily stresses that come with this role at YouTube? BEHAVIORAL 25 Describe the communication style you would bring to this team at YouTube. How has it benefitted you in your work? COMMUNICATION 26 What are you most looking forward to in this role at YouTube? COMPATIBILITY 27 Describe a time when you disagreed with a coworker. What was the outcome? TEAMWORK 28 What experience have you had working with a culturally diverse team? How will this experience help you as you join the YouTube team? DIVERSITY 29 What do you like to do in your spare time? DISCOVERY 30 Talk about your favorite leader you have had during your career. What qualities did they have that stood out to you the most? DISCOVERY 31 If hired at YouTube, how would you adapt when asked to make minute changes to your work? ADAPTABILITY 32 What do you consider to be your greatest work-related accomplishment? ACCOMPLISHMENT 33 If hired aboard at YouTube, how would you help bring joy to the workplace? CREATIVE THINKING 34 Walk me through your education. How has it prepared you for this role at YouTube? EDUCATION 35 What do you know about the culture at YouTube and how would you help it grow and thrive in this role? COMPATIBILITY

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