{"id":44509,"date":"2023-01-12T21:25:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T02:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/?p=44509"},"modified":"2023-01-12T21:26:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T02:26:06","slug":"what-makes-you-passionate-software-engineering-interview-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/what-makes-you-passionate-software-engineering-interview-question\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;What makes you passionate?&#8221; Software Engineering Question"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat makes you passionate about Software Development?\u201d is a <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/behavioral-software-engineer-questions-with-answers\/\">question you\u2019re likely to get in your next behavioral software engineering interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why are they asking this? Is it because they care about how much you enjoy yourself when you\u2019re writing code?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Passionate-Programmer.jpg\" alt=\"A passionate-looking Software Developer\" class=\"wp-image-44513\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking for a &#8220;passionate programmer&#8221;?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, they\u2019re not that altruistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This question screens whether you\u2019ll be able to put out the results the company wants \u2013 with consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will you be proactive in your role as a Software Engineer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you curious enough to want to keep learning new skills? To get to the root of any issue?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will you pull through when things get tough, or will you falter?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeing passionate\u201d is code for being a hard worker, a smart problem-solver and a relentless bug-fixer who doesn\u2019t mind putting in extra hours to get projects across the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to convey your passion for Software Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing what they\u2019re <em>really<\/em> asking with this question, you can come up with a response that ticks all the boxes. If you do, chances are your interviewer will start imagining you using that passion of yours to accomplish their company\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell a story about a time you were persistent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most believable way to talk about your passion is to give a real-life example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recall your toughest challenges and how you were able to overcome them through sheer force of will (i.e. <em>passion<\/em>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll gain the interviewer\u2019s respect for your tenacity. This means that from your story, he\u2019ll be drawing all the right conclusions about your character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explain your mindset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does your passion for Software Development shape your attitude towards the problems you encounter in your work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell them that when you get challenged, that\u2019s when you thrive. How you love to rise to the occasion and solve even the most serious struggles thrown at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You love to work hard and inspire your teammates to be successful. You get satisfaction from working towards a common goal \u2013 and winning, because your team did all it took.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk about major goals you still want to hit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with any behavioral question, it\u2019s smart to tailor your response to what their company wants to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve been passionate about Software Engineering for a long time. But your passion is ongoing. You\u2019re still aiming for the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This lines up with their company\u2019s goals: In the position you\u2019re interviewing for, you could pour your heart into meaningful projects. Not only would it serve your self-actualization \u2013 but maybe even more importantly, your zest for this profession could also help them reach new levels of success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhat makes you passionate about Software Development?\u201d is a question you\u2019re likely to get in your next behavioral software engineering interview. Why are they asking this? Is it because they care about how much you enjoy yourself when you\u2019re writing code? No, they\u2019re not that altruistic. 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