277. If you could be a super hero, which one would you be and why?

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Imagine you have the opportunity to be any super hero. Which one would you choose to be and what's the reason behind your choice?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Creativity : Assesses your ability to think creatively and outside the realm of typical software engineering problems.

  • 2. Self-awareness : Evaluates your capacity for introspection and the understanding of your own capabilities and aspirations.

  • 3. Alignment with values : Looks for the connection between your values and those symbolized by the super hero, showing how you identify with certain traits or ideals.

  • 4. Personality-fit : Gives insight into your personality and how it might fit within the team or company culture.

Purpose
  • 1. Ice-breaker : Serves as a light-hearted way to start the conversation and put you at ease.

  • 2. Cultural insight : Aims to understand how you might assimilate into the company culture through your hero choice.

  • 3. Character assessment : Gauges your character traits and if they align with the hero's, which can reflect on how you might approach work and life challenges.

  • 4. Aspirational analysis : Looks at your aspirations by understanding the qualities of the hero you admire and aspire to emulate.


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  • 1. Think about heroes whose qualities you admire : Your chosen super hero should reflect traits you esteem or wish to develop.

  • 2. Relate to your professional or personal goals : You could explain how certain aspects of the super hero align with your career ambitions or personal development.

  • 3. Consider the company’s core values : If you know about the company's values or mission, tying them to the characteristics of your chosen hero can show alignment.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Communication
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Google
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