Got a QA Tester Interview? Follow My Tips & Questions to Nail It!
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- In this video, I'm giving tips & answering questions about a QA tester interview. I try to help you understand what to expect and give you tips on how to prepare for a QA tester interview. I compiled these based on my knowledge over the years I had interviews - I also thought would be fun to share my worst interview - anyone can learn from that and I should've followed my tips back then haha.
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Tips:
0:40 - CV tips
3:12 - 1. Interview tip
3:33 - 2.Interview tip
4:44 - 3. Interview tip
6:10 - 4. Interview tip
Questions:
7:31 - question part starts
8:08 - 1. question
8:41 - 2. question
10:00 - 3. bunch of questions/definitions in one
11:08 - 4. question
11:15 - 5. question
11:19 - 6. question
11:34 - 7.question
12:05 - 8.question
My biggest lesson:
12:42 - sharing my interview fail
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Anyone wanna share their epic fail story? 🙃
I'm facing my first QA interview tomorrow
@@sanjayasampath4568 may the force be with you! You will do great! 🍀
got my first programming job two months ago. now im looking for another IT job cause they thought that i am too slow :/
@@Viezieg just dont take it personally and you will do great elsewhere someone gives you a chance to develop and grow!! Good luck 🙏🏽🍀
@@elsaqa i am fulfilling a QA interview task right and hearing those kind words really helped. thank you
Nice to hear all the interview tips and questions.
Cheers!
I am glad it helps you guys out! ☺️
Hi Elsa, I binge-watched your videos and I kept coming back to this one to prepare for my interviews. It was pretty nerve racking because I'm a fresh graduate. Your videos helped me a lot! The good news is, I got job offers from 2 known companies here in my country because of you. Thank you so much! Please keep doing what you do! :)
Wooow, that is soooo amazing! I am so happy for you and also so happy that my videos helped! I wish you best of luck! 🍀☺️🚀
Interesting that I was having some doubts today and then you made this comment! Anyways, thank you very much once again! 🥰
@@elsaqa You earned a life-long subscriber here! This is a big deal for me as this is my first job. Know that I will always support your content! Thank you once again ❤
@spicychimaek that means a lot, thank you very much! Warms my heart to hear that!
I have been on the other side, the interviewer, cv and tech test reviewer. I think what I most found difficult when interviewing was plain lying in CV's totally unable to answer basic questions on topics the CV said they had experience in. Keep it truthful. Another problem is just a lack of understanding of what the candidate actually worked on before and not being able to explain the product they were testing with clarity, your a tester you should be curious, you should at least understand what underlying tech is used, even if you cant build with it yourself, that has an affect in your testing. Oh and finally tech tests if your going to copy something from the internet at least change the comments and make sure you actually fully understand what you are submitting. Good video, refering to your own experience when asked a question is great but even if you have no relevant experience, hearing how you may theoretically approach a problem is still interesting to an interviewer (at least is to me😅)
Oh totally great point for sure. I thought of many other after I released this video 😄
But yes you should know what you have worked on and definitely not lie as to not be able to answer basic questions!
My experience was that I did respond and pretty close to the correct answer, but I guess this question defined if I am a good QA or not whatever that is so…a fun story though 😅
I like your channel and style. Thank you for your time. 🤗
Aww thank you so much 🥰
Hi Elsa, I was truly impressed by your video. Your guidance is clear, insightful, and just perfect for those venturing into the tech field. I've linked to your video in the description of one of my own videos on my newly created CZcams channel, as I believe it can significantly help those gearing up for their first QA Tester interviews. I admire your work and can't wait to see more of your valuable content. Thank you for making a difference in this industry! -Ivana
Oh so cool to see! Thank you so much I appreciate it!
@@elsaqa thank you so much :) all the best! 😊
Love your videos! Your personality shines through. Can’t wait to see more posts=}
Aww thank you so much! 🥰
It’s becoming apparent that I’m getting waaay too comfortable in front of the camera 😂😂
@@elsaqahow many jobs would u recommend applying to per day bootcamp i did recommends 30-40 per day
@@datdude110306 where are you located? I think thats too much to be sending out - sounds more like playing a lottery - either you hit or miss 😄
@@elsaqa im located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
@@datdude110306 oh well in the states you have a different job market. Then before you do send out any of the applications.
1. Check your CV and make it clear - show it to somebody
2. Then create your LinkedIn - make it professional, add info, ask someone to add some skills pluses there
3. Apply through LinkedIn or find places to apply through there
- there are some government sites that offer placements - try those to get your foot in the door
4. Send out CV’s to quality places then not just randomly
How much responde have you gotten from sent out emails? Or how much have you sent out already?
Good video only thing I have to say is that I have been told in the past (wrongly I think) that during my interview I would give to many examples of what I did in the past. It was odd but yea
Interesting. Because when you look from and employer perspective - wouldn’t you want to hear an experienced professional? Who cares about definitions which you can memorize before the interview. But experience is something so unique and needed in this industry. Very odd indeed. 😄
But again as I shared my interview fail here - theres just some companies like that. 🤷🏽♀️
Hey Elsa, Cole from CourseCareers here. We're currently looking for a QA instructor for our software development course! How can I get in contact with you?
Hey Cole, send me an email here: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com
Hello Elsa, I have an inquiry. When you are in the process of getting a job, you contact directly with the companies or through recruiters? Also, your video is so natural that you transmit us your energy and self-confidence. Thank you for sharing with us.
Well thank you very much I really appreciate the kind words! ☺️
I have been working with recruiters and doing it on my own. Sometimes it’s even better to work with recruiters because they may have more options that they could offer you. So far I have gotten really great recruiters I had worked in the past - they were delightful and answered all my questions. Also they took in mind what I was looking for which is so great if you know what you want. But while talking directly with the companies you can also raise the same questions and see if it’s for you. I hope this answered! 🙃
@@elsaqa Superb!, thank you very much!
Hi Elsa @elsaqa! I watched this video today and I feel calmness. I trying to prepare for the interview in English but I'm scary cuz I've never had interview in English. Also I work as QA manual 3 years. Is it possible to talk with you and to try communicate in English? My name is Vitalii, I'm from Russia, trying to get offer and relocate
Hey I am glad to hear that. For sure reach out if you want to connect on my email here in my channel - lets talk. I would also love to ask you some stuff about QA as well ☺️
What are some websites you use to apply for QA?
Option 1: I use Linked in -> then I find specific company that I think I would be interested in working in -> then I go to their sites and apply through their Careers page.
Option 2: Remote jobs I search through Google by typing “remote jobs qa engineer or qa tester” - there I find companies again.
Option 3: I go to my countries CV sites and search there what I want - apply through them
Option 4: I get messages from recruiters -> they have a company list where you could fit in -> you interview and talk to them -> they navigate in that direction you spoke about.
Sorry for not giving any specific sites but for every country they differ and these days you can find most of what you need for jobs in LinkedIn or Google :) Good luck!
@@elsaqa thank you so much🙂
Do you have an example CV ?
I google them and create one that makes the most sense and looks as I want it to! 🙂
Hi Elsa, nice content for the QA community, I'd like to collab with you to contribute to the community, I have some ideas if you or any QA's here want to pitch in lemme know.
Let’s do this. Pitch me what you had in mind lets talk over on what we can do together 😊
My email: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com
So the point is you were expecting to be asked with more experience related questions rather than straight definitions?
The point was this - prepare for the interviews & be confident in your abilities. Job interview is like shopping - thats were you get to know your employer and can have a real conversation as the other way around. You would never buy anything unseen or something you dont know anything about right? After you know whats it about - weigh out if it is actually what you need and are aligned with to carry out. I hope this shopping analogy made sense 😄
@@elsaqa Oh sorry, the video is cool. It's great to know your perspective especially on these tough topics like interviews 🙂
My previous comment was rather related to part where you explain the 'worst interview' experience. As far as I understood you were asked questions which were kind of beginners questions to you and you did not expect them?
I'm asking because I wonder if junior, regular and senior testers actually gets the same interview questions (at least within software testing theory) like 'What is test case', 'what does it mean 404' etc, or it was rather a separate case.
@@Raptile5 yes, no worries - I’m tryint o explain aa best as I can 😄
Interviews can be tough and interesting. I’ve had many many great interviews, but I feel like the worst ones give the best lessons. In my exercise i’ve had similar questions asked in both entry/senior level positions asked, but later in the technical part that is where the difference comes. Also if your a junior I suggest that for the interviews you also listen to how they are interviewing you and what they offer you - there are a lot of options out there, so don’t settle. Take a position where you can grow your skills and have been given freedom to develop.
Also of course you never can predict what you will be asked, but prepare the best you can and carry yourself with confidence of the stuff you know. If you also maybe don’t know something don’t be scared to admit it. All resources are online of the definitions and interview questions these days, so you have your options! I hope this answered better and can help you further on! ☺️
Can I learn QA from you?
You will be able to VERY soon! 🤓
Okay. But how? When please??
I will be releasing a course and I am opening a QA community. You’ll hear about it in my next video😊
this is some junior shit
Wrong answer.
@@elsaqa nope, you are a junior QA.
@@Vukobratina as you say junior 🥰
@@elsaqa hahahah love you! :P
you got me, I was trolling. You good