I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CGI (Reading, Inglaterra) in May 2019
Interview
I turned up at the reception at 16:15. The interview was supposed to begin at 16:30. The receptionist was polite.
The interviewer turns up at 16:40. Takes me up along with me. The interview begins at 16:45. No one had asked for even a glass of water. There are 2 people interviewing me with one on the phone, though it was face to face interview. The person on the phone had lot of background noise going on. They placed the phone on hold once while I was answering their questions.
First time in my career I was asked questions related to my salary in the interview. Such as my salary expectations, current salary, asked to justify my salary expectations.
The interviewer finished the interview and asked me if I had any questions to ask. When I asked my question, interviewers thought they had more questions based on my question. So they both started asking me more questions.
I had great expectations from CGI after talking to Daniel Deane, but I was let down after the face to face interview. I believe the interview was completely unprofessional, there was no preparation from the interviewers and there was no format for the interview.
I think a candidate should be shown some respect we travel to the office and back home. We spend time, money, have to do work adjustments in order to appear for the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interviewer were mostly asking questions based on skills and competency
I applied online. I interviewed at CGI (Toronto, ON)
Interview
The technical interview was straightforward with an emphasis on practical and theoretical knowledge in database testing, Selenium, and Java.
The questions were generally easy and aimed at gauging foundational understanding.
The interview format included a mix of direct questions and scenarios to evaluate problem-solving skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Database Testing:
Questions: Simple questions related to database testing were asked.
Focus: Understanding of basic database concepts and testing methods.
Selenium:
Questions: Questions related to Selenium’s functionalities and its application in test automation.
Focus: Knowledge of Selenium tools, frameworks, and practical usage.
Java:
Questions: Basic to intermediate Java questions were posed.
Focus: Proficiency in Java programming relevant to test automation.
Scenario-Based Questions:
Questions: Scenario-based questions to assess problem-solving and analytical skills.
Focus: Application of knowledge in real-world testing scenarios.