Rubric for Behavioral Questions

Companies utilize various approaches to evaluate candidates through behavioral questions, and the specific rubric used can indeed differ based on the company's unique culture and the particular needs of the team.

However, despite these potential variations, we've observed significant commonalities in the behavioral competencies that are highly valued across major technology companies.

The general approach we've outlined in this rubric reflects these common themes, providing a solid foundation for your practice and preparation, regardless of the specific company you're interviewing with. For company-specific quirks, please check out our collection of interview guides for top companies here.