Application & Screening
You submit your resume or application.
Recruiters do an initial check to see if your background matches the role.
Sometimes a short phone call or questionnaire is used to confirm basics.
Initial Interview (Phone/Video)
Usually conducted by HR or a recruiter.
Focuses on your background, career goals, and basic fit for the company.
They may ask about your availability, salary expectations, and general skills.
Technical / Skill Assessment
For IT or specialized roles, you may face coding tests, case studies, or problem-solving tasks.
This stage checks your practical ability to do the job.
Sometimes it’s a take-home assignment, other times a live test.
Panel or Manager Interview
You meet the hiring manager or a panel of interviewers.
Questions dive deeper into your experience, achievements, and how you handle challenges.
They may explore your teamwork style, communication, and decision-making.
Behavioral / Cultural Fit Round
Often uses “STAR” questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Designed to see how you’ve handled real-life scenarios.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you configure a Jenkins pipeline for automated test execution? → Create a Jenkinsfile that runs your test commands like mvn test or npm test.
What testing frameworks have you worked with? → Selenium with TestNG or JUnit for web testing.
How do you integrate your automation suite into a CI/CD pipeline? → Connect your test scripts to Jenkins or GitHub Actions so they run when code is pushed.
What’s your approach to handling flaky tests? → Add waits, retries, or improve element locators.
How do you manage test data across multiple environments? → Use separate config files or environment variables for QA, UAT, and Prod.