This was a recruiter screen focused heavily on my previous work experience, especially regarding my departure from my previous company.
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Common BQ:
What are your thoughts on potentially working in office?
You’re currently a software engineer at XXX — is that correct?
When did you depart from XXX?
What was the nature of your departure?
Were you a full-time employee or a contractor?
How long were you at XXX in total?
Did you go through a promotion cycle or two while you were there?
Can you tell me a little bit about that?
What level did you start at XXX?
What level were you when you left?
Can you give me a high-level overview of the work you did?
Were you doing similar work when you came back to XXX?
Can you talk about a recent project where there was significant ambiguity and how you worked through it to deliver?
Are you in early conversations with other companies, or are you already in final rounds or holding offers?
Do you have a timeline in mind for your job search?
Why are you interested in OpenAI?
Have you ever interviewed with us before?
Do you know anyone who currently works here?
Do you require any sort of sponsorship for employment?
What were you at XXX in terms of base compensation and equity?
What are your compensation expectations?
What would be your preferred coding language for the technical interview?
I think I didn't answer the BQ questions well, especially when asked about my experience at the previous company after being laid off. I panicked a bit.