General Motors (GM) Software Engineer interview experience

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Limerick, LimerickPosted Mar 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I experienced an interview flow that leaned heavily on STAR-style storytelling, and in one case the timeline ended with cancellation/slow decisioning rather than a clear technical gap.

Behavior-only interview — I answered situational and relationship-based questions tailored to my prior employers, using STAR format, with two interviewers such as a team lead and a project manager.
Virtual behavioral + hiring evaluation (when applicable) — A HireVue-style step used a set number of questions followed by a manager conversation.
Follow-ups and decision timing — I went through steps where I thought a verbal response was close, but eventually the outcome was delayed or the role was canceled. Outcome: I didn’t progress to an offer; the key takeaway was that

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