What would you do if a tech lead isn't helping you?

Question

You are new to a team and the tech lead is unresponsive or unhelpful. What do you do?

What the interviewer looks for

• Initiative and resourcefulness before escalating
• Professional communication and unblocking yourself
• Knowing when and how to escalate

Tips

Show how you would find alternative sources of context, document blockers, and raise issues constructively.