Software Test Specialist Interview Experience - Manila, Philippines
Process
My application took 2 weeks to process. The interview process is:
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HR (Initial) - will ask all CV-related questions and about the responsibilities they were looking for in a candidate.
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Test Manager (Technical) - will ask about previous experiences, test tools, and all testing-related questions depending on your application. In my case, I was asked if I could maintain Java code for API automation.
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Project Manager (Final) - will ask behavioral questions. Be ready to cite examples from your past experiences.
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Job Offer
Questions
Technical Questions:
- Tell me about your automation experience.
- If you will rate your Java skills from 1-10, what will you rate (1-lowest, 10-highest)?
- How proficient are you with JMeter?
Behavioral:
- What was your valuable contribution from your recent experiences?
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IBM's interview process for their Software Test Specialist roles in Manila, Philippines is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
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IBM Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Company to work atSoftware Test Specialist • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaOctober 1, 2025Pros: Flexible Office hours Office EnvironmentCons: Word load. Relocation is not easy.
- 3.0New Skills, Poor ManagementSoftware Test Specialist • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJune 21, 2025Pros: Pros and cons depend upon the project. I had the chance to work on a domestic project. Though it was a new experience, I adapted to new skills and worked as Test Lead.Cons: Management was poor, and domestic customers were not happy with their management skills. There was no Agile structure, nor a Waterfall structure.
- 3.0I've been working for the past 3 years. They hired me for my good negotiation skills, but my salary has remained the same for all 3 yearsSoftware Test Specialist • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 27, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good. Some projects provide a two-way cab facility. Team outings and team dinners/lunches are held regularly.Cons: No good hike; don't even expect a hike. Management needs to work on their skills more than normalizing the salaries of juniors and seniors. They should provide hikes based on capability and work done.
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