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I have a total of 3 yrs of experience, 2 years in development and 1 year in Automation testing. Recently I have attended an interview with one MNC company. In the managerial round, the manager asked me a question(Why you moved from development to automation & What made you to move from Development to Automation testing?). I said I like QA rather than hardcore development. I knew my answer is not in the impressive way.. What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
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I have a total of 3 yrs of experience, 2 years in development and 1 year in Automation testing. Recently I have attended an interview with one MNC company. In the managerial round, the manager asked me a question(Why you moved from development to automation & What made you to move from Development to Automation testing?). I said I like QA rather than hardcore development. I knew my answer is not in the impressive way.. What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
interviewing human-resources manager
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
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closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, jimm101, Chris E, Richard U, NotMe Apr 14 '16 at 22:31
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Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31
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I have a total of 3 yrs of experience, 2 years in development and 1 year in Automation testing. Recently I have attended an interview with one MNC company. In the managerial round, the manager asked me a question(Why you moved from development to automation & What made you to move from Development to Automation testing?). I said I like QA rather than hardcore development. I knew my answer is not in the impressive way.. What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
interviewing human-resources manager
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
1062
I have a total of 3 yrs of experience, 2 years in development and 1 year in Automation testing. Recently I have attended an interview with one MNC company. In the managerial round, the manager asked me a question(Why you moved from development to automation & What made you to move from Development to Automation testing?). I said I like QA rather than hardcore development. I knew my answer is not in the impressive way.. What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
interviewing human-resources manager
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
1062
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
edited Apr 14 '16 at 9:01
Kilisi
94.5k50216376
94.5k50216376
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
1062
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
1062
asked Apr 14 '16 at 8:44
Jovial
1062
1062
closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, jimm101, Chris E, Richard U, NotMe Apr 14 '16 at 22:31
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, jimm101, Chris E, Richard U, NotMe Apr 14 '16 at 22:31
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6
Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31
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6
Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31
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6
Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31
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Interviewers ask about career decisions like this because they want to know what makes you tick. When you move from one type of work to another, there's usually a compelling reason and what that reason is will say a lot about you. The best reason to give is something like:
I found that QA was a better match for my strengths and interests than development.
This is a good reason and allows for a good answer because you should be able to articulate why QA is a better fit for you. That shows motivation for the type of work and should convince the interviewer that you made the choice with some deliberation and aren't jumping at the first job they throw at you.
A related reason would be that a previous company needed someone in the QA role and you picked it up on the side or made the transition and liked it so much that you decide to stay in that role. The proximate cause for your switch is then that the role needed to be filled, which isn't a great reason. But the ultimate cause is that you enjoyed the work and excelled at it, which is a great reason.
Any other reason such as "I needed a job" or "The money was better" is a terrible reason to give and you shouldn't ever mention that, even if it's true. What the interviewer wants to hear from you is that you're excited about working in QA and that that will remain the case for the near-future (at least 2 years).
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
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What is the best way to answer such a question?
The best way is to be honest about your reasons behind your career change.
Spend some time before the interview thinking it over. Remember back before you were in Test Automation, and write some notes about why you left Development and why you landed in Test Automation.
And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
You can impress an interviewer by showing that you understand your motivations. Rather than saying "I like QA more", you want to talk about why. Talk about what it is that you like about it, how it fits your personality and skills. Talk about what makes you particularly good at it. Show some insight.
The try to tie all that into the job for which you are applying.
(And don't use the term "Automation Testing", unless your job is testing automation. If you are crafting the scripts to automate testing, then the term is "Test Automation" or sometimes "Automated Testing".)
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
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What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I
impress the person by the way of my answer?
Unless and until the reason is controversial, you should always tell the truth.
Why?
Because, interviewers most often then not, can infer from the interview whether you are lying or not. And a lie would be more lethal than a bad reason in that case. In some cases, you might also get some brownie points for an honest reason, even though it might not be an ideal job-landing one.
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Interviewers ask about career decisions like this because they want to know what makes you tick. When you move from one type of work to another, there's usually a compelling reason and what that reason is will say a lot about you. The best reason to give is something like:
I found that QA was a better match for my strengths and interests than development.
This is a good reason and allows for a good answer because you should be able to articulate why QA is a better fit for you. That shows motivation for the type of work and should convince the interviewer that you made the choice with some deliberation and aren't jumping at the first job they throw at you.
A related reason would be that a previous company needed someone in the QA role and you picked it up on the side or made the transition and liked it so much that you decide to stay in that role. The proximate cause for your switch is then that the role needed to be filled, which isn't a great reason. But the ultimate cause is that you enjoyed the work and excelled at it, which is a great reason.
Any other reason such as "I needed a job" or "The money was better" is a terrible reason to give and you shouldn't ever mention that, even if it's true. What the interviewer wants to hear from you is that you're excited about working in QA and that that will remain the case for the near-future (at least 2 years).
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
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up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Interviewers ask about career decisions like this because they want to know what makes you tick. When you move from one type of work to another, there's usually a compelling reason and what that reason is will say a lot about you. The best reason to give is something like:
I found that QA was a better match for my strengths and interests than development.
This is a good reason and allows for a good answer because you should be able to articulate why QA is a better fit for you. That shows motivation for the type of work and should convince the interviewer that you made the choice with some deliberation and aren't jumping at the first job they throw at you.
A related reason would be that a previous company needed someone in the QA role and you picked it up on the side or made the transition and liked it so much that you decide to stay in that role. The proximate cause for your switch is then that the role needed to be filled, which isn't a great reason. But the ultimate cause is that you enjoyed the work and excelled at it, which is a great reason.
Any other reason such as "I needed a job" or "The money was better" is a terrible reason to give and you shouldn't ever mention that, even if it's true. What the interviewer wants to hear from you is that you're excited about working in QA and that that will remain the case for the near-future (at least 2 years).
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Interviewers ask about career decisions like this because they want to know what makes you tick. When you move from one type of work to another, there's usually a compelling reason and what that reason is will say a lot about you. The best reason to give is something like:
I found that QA was a better match for my strengths and interests than development.
This is a good reason and allows for a good answer because you should be able to articulate why QA is a better fit for you. That shows motivation for the type of work and should convince the interviewer that you made the choice with some deliberation and aren't jumping at the first job they throw at you.
A related reason would be that a previous company needed someone in the QA role and you picked it up on the side or made the transition and liked it so much that you decide to stay in that role. The proximate cause for your switch is then that the role needed to be filled, which isn't a great reason. But the ultimate cause is that you enjoyed the work and excelled at it, which is a great reason.
Any other reason such as "I needed a job" or "The money was better" is a terrible reason to give and you shouldn't ever mention that, even if it's true. What the interviewer wants to hear from you is that you're excited about working in QA and that that will remain the case for the near-future (at least 2 years).
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
Interviewers ask about career decisions like this because they want to know what makes you tick. When you move from one type of work to another, there's usually a compelling reason and what that reason is will say a lot about you. The best reason to give is something like:
I found that QA was a better match for my strengths and interests than development.
This is a good reason and allows for a good answer because you should be able to articulate why QA is a better fit for you. That shows motivation for the type of work and should convince the interviewer that you made the choice with some deliberation and aren't jumping at the first job they throw at you.
A related reason would be that a previous company needed someone in the QA role and you picked it up on the side or made the transition and liked it so much that you decide to stay in that role. The proximate cause for your switch is then that the role needed to be filled, which isn't a great reason. But the ultimate cause is that you enjoyed the work and excelled at it, which is a great reason.
Any other reason such as "I needed a job" or "The money was better" is a terrible reason to give and you shouldn't ever mention that, even if it's true. What the interviewer wants to hear from you is that you're excited about working in QA and that that will remain the case for the near-future (at least 2 years).
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:29
Lilienthal♦
53.9k36183218
53.9k36183218
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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What is the best way to answer such a question?
The best way is to be honest about your reasons behind your career change.
Spend some time before the interview thinking it over. Remember back before you were in Test Automation, and write some notes about why you left Development and why you landed in Test Automation.
And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
You can impress an interviewer by showing that you understand your motivations. Rather than saying "I like QA more", you want to talk about why. Talk about what it is that you like about it, how it fits your personality and skills. Talk about what makes you particularly good at it. Show some insight.
The try to tie all that into the job for which you are applying.
(And don't use the term "Automation Testing", unless your job is testing automation. If you are crafting the scripts to automate testing, then the term is "Test Automation" or sometimes "Automated Testing".)
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
What is the best way to answer such a question?
The best way is to be honest about your reasons behind your career change.
Spend some time before the interview thinking it over. Remember back before you were in Test Automation, and write some notes about why you left Development and why you landed in Test Automation.
And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
You can impress an interviewer by showing that you understand your motivations. Rather than saying "I like QA more", you want to talk about why. Talk about what it is that you like about it, how it fits your personality and skills. Talk about what makes you particularly good at it. Show some insight.
The try to tie all that into the job for which you are applying.
(And don't use the term "Automation Testing", unless your job is testing automation. If you are crafting the scripts to automate testing, then the term is "Test Automation" or sometimes "Automated Testing".)
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
What is the best way to answer such a question?
The best way is to be honest about your reasons behind your career change.
Spend some time before the interview thinking it over. Remember back before you were in Test Automation, and write some notes about why you left Development and why you landed in Test Automation.
And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
You can impress an interviewer by showing that you understand your motivations. Rather than saying "I like QA more", you want to talk about why. Talk about what it is that you like about it, how it fits your personality and skills. Talk about what makes you particularly good at it. Show some insight.
The try to tie all that into the job for which you are applying.
(And don't use the term "Automation Testing", unless your job is testing automation. If you are crafting the scripts to automate testing, then the term is "Test Automation" or sometimes "Automated Testing".)
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
What is the best way to answer such a question?
The best way is to be honest about your reasons behind your career change.
Spend some time before the interview thinking it over. Remember back before you were in Test Automation, and write some notes about why you left Development and why you landed in Test Automation.
And, how could I impress the person by the way of my answer?
You can impress an interviewer by showing that you understand your motivations. Rather than saying "I like QA more", you want to talk about why. Talk about what it is that you like about it, how it fits your personality and skills. Talk about what makes you particularly good at it. Show some insight.
The try to tie all that into the job for which you are applying.
(And don't use the term "Automation Testing", unless your job is testing automation. If you are crafting the scripts to automate testing, then the term is "Test Automation" or sometimes "Automated Testing".)
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:22
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
222k102649914
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suggest improvements |Â
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0
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What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I
impress the person by the way of my answer?
Unless and until the reason is controversial, you should always tell the truth.
Why?
Because, interviewers most often then not, can infer from the interview whether you are lying or not. And a lie would be more lethal than a bad reason in that case. In some cases, you might also get some brownie points for an honest reason, even though it might not be an ideal job-landing one.
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
12.2k34563
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up vote
0
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What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I
impress the person by the way of my answer?
Unless and until the reason is controversial, you should always tell the truth.
Why?
Because, interviewers most often then not, can infer from the interview whether you are lying or not. And a lie would be more lethal than a bad reason in that case. In some cases, you might also get some brownie points for an honest reason, even though it might not be an ideal job-landing one.
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
12.2k34563
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I
impress the person by the way of my answer?
Unless and until the reason is controversial, you should always tell the truth.
Why?
Because, interviewers most often then not, can infer from the interview whether you are lying or not. And a lie would be more lethal than a bad reason in that case. In some cases, you might also get some brownie points for an honest reason, even though it might not be an ideal job-landing one.
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
12.2k34563
What is the best way to answer such a question? And, how could I
impress the person by the way of my answer?
Unless and until the reason is controversial, you should always tell the truth.
Why?
Because, interviewers most often then not, can infer from the interview whether you are lying or not. And a lie would be more lethal than a bad reason in that case. In some cases, you might also get some brownie points for an honest reason, even though it might not be an ideal job-landing one.
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
12.2k34563
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
12.2k34563
answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
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answered Apr 14 '16 at 10:10
Dawny33
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Why not tell the truth about why you made the change?
– Vin
Apr 14 '16 at 8:55
It would really help if you told us what made you move. Is "I like QA rather than hardcore development" the true answer?
– Carson63000
Apr 14 '16 at 9:53
@Carson - No, I agree
– Jovial
Apr 14 '16 at 11:24
A phrase like "hard-core development" gives me a negative impression here. Do you consider QA an easy job in comparison? If I hire you, are you going to treat the job like it's no big deal?
– Brandin
Apr 14 '16 at 13:31