Top 10 Behavioural Interview Questions for Automation Testers

1. Tell Me About Yourself

Evaluate your ability to present your skills and experience concisely.

Focus on your role as an automation tester, your achievements, and key projects you’ve worked on. Highlight technologies and tools you’ve mastered.

2. Can You Describe a Challenging Project You Worked On? How Did You Overcome the Challenges?

3. How Do You Prioritize Your Tasks When You Have Tight Deadlines?

4. Tell Me About a Time When You Found a Critical Bug in a Tight Deadline.

5. How Do You Stay Updated with the Latest Trends in Automation Testing?

6. Have You Ever Faced Conflict in a Team? How Did You Handle It?

7. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses as an Automation Tester?

8. Why Do You Want to Work With Our Company?

9. How Do You Ensure Effective Communication with Developers and Test Leads?

10. Describe your process for solving problems. What steps do you take to resolve important issues at work?

11. Tell me about a time you took the initiative in your career. What was your motivation for doing so?

12. Describe an occasion when you failed at a task. What did you learn from it?

13. Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you resolve the problem, and what did you learn from your mistake?

14. Give me an example of a time you had a conflict with a team member. How did you handle it?

Amit Tripathi
Hi, I’m Amit Tripathi, an Automation Test Lead and Trainer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry.

I’m passionate about simplifying software testing concepts, leveraging AI in testing, and helping testers excel in their careers. When I’m not creating content or mentoring professionals, I enjoy exploring new technologies and spending time with my family. Let’s connect and redefine the future of testing together!