Alex Khvastovich

If you encounter a question that's unclear during an interview, ask for clarification. If further explanation doesn't help, try to tackle the question from another perspective. Look for aspects within the question that resonate with your knowledge or experience as a starting point. It's ok to admit that you unsure about the answer, but always aim to explore potential solutions. Avoid simply saying "I don't know" without making an effort to address the problem. Demonstrating your problem-solving process is often just as valuable as knowing the answer.

The current tech market is hard. If you don't make any progress in your job search, consider revising your approach. Make sure your resume is current. Do you have popular tools and technologies to catch the eye of recruiters in your resume? Also, It is important to take things one step at a time, concentrating on immediate actions while persistently searching—after all, opportunities won't uncover themselves. And if you need help, ask! Don't hesitate to reach out for advice in your job hunt.

When asked about salary during the interview I normally answer that the current market salary rates can vary widely. And that I am pretty flexible and would like to know the company's budget for this position. And once the budget is provided I go with the higher salary range number

Facing the classic "chicken and egg" dilemma of needing experience to land a better job, but requiring a good job to gain experience? Add some freelance projects to build your resume. Let freelancing serve as your stepping stone. For testers, platforms like uTest offer a great starting point. Additionally, embark on a personal project that showcases your skills. This not only enhances your portfolio but also significantly boosts your hiring prospects by demonstrating your capabilities and initiative during interviews.

1) Teamwork: Everyone should help out from start to finish. 2) Identify Bottlenecks: Proactively seek out and address any bottlenecks in the workflow to ensure smooth progression of tasks. 3) Communication is the key: Promote open communication among team members. 4) Task Completion Transparency: Implement a system to clearly signal the completion of tasks, their current status, and the subsequent team member responsible for the next step. 5) Continuous flow and big picture: Keep work flowing smoothly, but also understand the big picture and how increments impact it.

To stand out you should: 1. Understand usability well. 2. Able to communicate findings effectively. 3. Be adaptable if change is needed. 4. Should be up to date with current trends and tools on verification. 5. Adopt and promote a "quality first" mindset. 6. See the application from the users' perspective. 7. Should adopt a data-driven approach