Answer common behavioral questions for new grad

This is a 35-minute behavioral interview for a new-graduate software position. For each question below, prepare a tight, well-organized response lasting 1–3 minutes:

1. Introduce yourself
2. Why Google? (or: why this company/team)
3. Product thinking: “If you wanted to create a product that every user would use, what would you do?”
4. Short-term and long-term goals
5. Managing a heavy workload: “You have a lot on your plate—what would you do?”
6. Weakness

Expect the interviewer to ask brief follow-ups about scope, impact, tradeoffs, and lessons learned.

Overview: These questions assess communication, behavioral leadership, product thinking, prioritization, goal setting, time management, and self-awareness across familiar interview areas: self-introduction, company/team fit, product strategy, short- and long-term goals, workload management, and personal weaknesses.