Recruitment Stories - Tasnia's Experience at Ding

Tasnia Rahman is currently working as a Junior QA Engineer at Ding. She has completed her BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from BRAC University. After graduation, she pursued an online QA certification course, which sparked her interest in software quality assurance. Her curiosity about how software works, passion for problem-solving, and attention to detail naturally led her towards a career in Quality Assurance (QA).

Tasnia applied for the position at Ding through LinkedIn. She went through the following recruitment phases before accepting the job offer:

Phase 1: Non-Technical Interview

The first round was an online, non-technical interview that primarily focused on her career choices, reasons for leaving her previous job, notable accomplishments, and expectations from the company. It also provided an opportunity to learn more about the company’s culture, understand the role, and ask relevant questions.

For preparation, Tasnia briefly reviewed common behavioral interview questions and researched the company, particularly its background, operations, and processes.

Phase 2: Technical Interview

The second round was an online, conversational technical interview focused on her software testing knowledge and professional experience. The discussion covered testing processes, methodologies, tools, API testing, log analysis, and AI-based testing tools she was familiar with. She was also asked how she had applied these processes and tools in her previous role.

To prepare, she revised software testing fundamentals, testing methodologies, and the tools she had previously worked with. She also refreshed her understanding of key QA concepts and revisited her professional experience to explain the testing processes she had followed in real-world scenarios.

Phase 3: Technical and Behavioral Interview

The third round was an online interview combining technical and behavioral questions. It included scenario-based questions covering testing fundamentals, QA processes, API testing, and SQL queries.

Beyond technical knowledge, the discussion explored how she would approach different testing scenarios, handle challenges encountered in her previous role, collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate with stakeholders, manage projects, and define her long-term career goals.

For this round, Tasnia thoroughly revised software testing fundamentals, industry-standard QA practices, testing methodologies, API testing, and basic coding concepts. She also used AI tools to practice scenario-based technical questions and strengthen her understanding of different testing approaches.

Additionally, she revisited her key individual projects and the projects she had contributed to in her previous role. This helped her better articulate her contributions, explain her technical decisions, and discuss her practical experience with confidence.

Phase 4: On-Site HR Discussion

The fourth and final round was an on-site discussion with the HR team. The conversation focused on the compensation package, employee benefits, company policies, and other employment-related details.

It also provided an opportunity to clarify expectations, discuss the terms of employment, and address any remaining questions before joining the company.

One notable aspect of the recruitment process was the time between interview rounds. Each round was scheduled approximately 7–10 days after the previous one, making the overall recruitment process relatively spread out.

Special thanks to Tasnia Rahman for taking out the time to share her recruitment experience with me. If you have any queries, feel free to contact her at tasnia.rahman.7r@gmail.com