2824. What role do you like the most, development or testing, and why?

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In your experience, which role do you find more fulfilling, development or testing? Can you share your reasons for this preference?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-Assessment : Evaluating which aspects of software engineering you are more aligned with can indicate your self-awareness regarding your strengths and interests.

  • 2. Decision-Making : Describing your role preference shows your decision-making ability and how you navigate career choices.

  • 3. Communication : Effectively articulating the rationale behind your preference demonstrates clear communication skills.

  • 4. Critical Thinking : Analyzing your experiences to determine a preference indicates the ability to critically evaluate your past work and learn from it.

Purpose
  • 1. Personality Insight : This question aims to gauge your personality and determine if you lean more towards the creative aspects of development or the analytical side of testing.

  • 2. Role Suitability : The interviewer wants to ascertain which role within the software engineering team you are best suited for based on your preferences and justifications.

  • 3. Motivation Assessment : Understanding your preference helps the interviewer to assess what aspects of software engineering motivate and engage you the most.

  • 4. Team Composition : Your answer can indicate how you might fit into the existing team structure and whether you'd complement the current dynamics.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on Past Experiences : Think about your professional experiences and projects, considering tasks and responsibilities that have brought you satisfaction.

  • 2. Discuss Impact : You might want to mention how your work in either development or testing has had an impact on the end product or the team.

  • 3. Consider Future Goals : Mention how your preference aligns with where you see your career progressing, highlighting your commitment to growing in that particular role.

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Topics: 
Technical Skills
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Oracle
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