Dow·Software Engineer

Dow Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Oct 2024 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I experienced a typical “fit-first” flow where they tested how well I could tell my story, often using STAR, before moving forward to deeper consideration.

Intro/resume screen — Early screening to confirm I was serious about the opportunity and to validate basic social/communication fit.
Short structured interview — A brief (about 15 minutes) interview followed by a longer (about 45 minutes) interview using a specific question list; I was expected to answer with the STAR method.
1–1.5 hour interview — A friendly conversation with open-ended questions focused on who I am as a person and real examples; they weren’t purely chasing “absolute qualifications.”
Outcome: No offer, and I took away that clarity, depth, and

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