Build

A build is a copy of the program or application that the development team gives to the testing group. Testing needs to be done on the build version of the software. Normally, a build version is used for sanity testing. The software’s build version is created more frequently than its release version. The testing team receives an installable software build with a number assigned to it from the development team.

Release

The release is the term used to describe the program that the testing team distributes to the final users. Software no longer needs to be tested after it has been released. The software’s release versions are created less frequently than its build versions. Testers or developers assign the number to installable software before it becomes live to the customers.

An interviewer might ask you for practical advice on getting more retweets on Twitter. This is where you need to share your Twitter knowledge, including the best time to post, hashtag usage, which images or videos to use, and other popular Twitter trends (like tagging influencers and popular brands for greater visibility)

This practical interview question reveals your social media strategy process. Be sure to mention some best practices for several different platforms. For example, what you’ve learned about the best time to post on Instagram, how many LinkedIn posts should be published weekly, and the best day to post on TikTok.

First of all, interacting with your community on social media is extremely important. It’s vital to reply to client questions and make them feel seen and valued. The same goes for dealing with negative comments – maybe more so.

An interviewer might ask you how you’d solve a potential social media crisis. If your only solution is to delete the comments, you likely won’t be the best candidate: deleting comments only frustrates clients more By acknowledging your mistakes, you show maturity and readiness to face your mistakes and improve your services.

It’s also crucial to differentiate offensive content (e.g., racial slurs, sexist comments from users on the internet) and comments that share negative experiences with your brand.

A social media job interview question that comes up consistently relates to social and its relation to SEO. Any qualified digital marketing professional knows that link sharing across social media channels impacts SEO and improves your brand’s visibility. An experienced social media manager will also know how to use keywords on social media to increase your organic ranking.

Even if all your questions were answered during the interview, it’s always better to ask something than nothing. It shows you were listening and engaged throughout the interview.

Example questions about the role include:

• What does success look like in this role?
• What would an average day involve?
• What does your ideal candidate look like?
• What would you hope your candidate achieves in the first week/month/3 month?

Important questions about the company:

• What’s something you love about this company?
• What can you tell me about the company culture?
• What are the business goals the company wants to achieve this year?
• How would you describe the management style of the company?

Questions about you:

• Are there any hesitations or concerns you have about my candidacy?
• Are there any qualifications or experiences you think my application is missing?
• Have I answered all your questions?

This question can be hard to answer, especially if the reasons for your leaving aren’t great.

You should never, under any circumstances, insult or be negative about your prior workplace, boss, or colleagues, but if these things are the reason why you’re leaving – which are legitimate reasons – you need to put a positive spin on it.

You want to:

• Keep it succinct
• Have a positive spin
• Be clear and honest about your reasoning, but not too detailed

For example, “Within my current role, I’ve been able to develop my skillsets in risk identification and programming. It’s recently become clear that these are my passions, and unfortunately, the opportunities for growth in these capacities are limited. That’s why I was so excited to learn about this opportunity. You’re a world leader in cybersecurity, and I would be keen to contribute in a role where these are key skills.”

Everyone occasionally disagrees with a decision made in the workplace. But steer clear of any disagreements on a personal level, and stick with professional situations.

The key here is to demonstrate your ability to handle conflict maturely and come up with a compromise that is mutually beneficial to the parties involved. Any lessons learned

For example, “In my position as a business consultant, it was my responsibility to prepare reports for clients about possible solutions to their IT challenges. Usually, I have a few weeks to do so, but one day, my boss told me our client would be meeting with her sooner than usual, and told me my report had to be delivered within the week.

Having completed these in the past, I knew that deadline wouldn’t give me enough time to deliver a high-quality report, and I wasn’t comfortable compromising on that. I brought my concerns to my manager, who told me it was impossible to move the deadline.

I knew that, even if I worked overtime, it wouldn’t be possible to deliver, so I asked if there was anyone that would be able to help me. She thought about it and assigned one of our junior assistants to work on the report with me.

We ended up working late a few nights, but in the end, we delivered a great report. Our clients were impressed with our creativity and innovation, and we continued to enjoy a productive relationship with them. My boss told me she appreciated the extra effort that I put into the report, and I learned that it’s okay to ask for help. Once she saw how much time it took to research and write these reports, my manager began to include me in strategy meetings with clients so I was involved at a higher level and thus had more advanced notice.”

Structure your answer using the STAR method:

• S – situation
• T – task
• A – action
• R – result.

For example: “In my last position as a junior accountant, I found it difficult to keep up with the latest legislation and frequently changing tax codes. I found myself falling behind, so I set up news alerts and subscribed to industry publications. I strive to stay informed and believe that is key to staying ahead, so I can anticipate changes I’ll need to make as needed.”

The best way to address a question about your strengths is to ensure it aligns with the job description.

A lot of people tend to downplay their strengths, but they shouldn’t. This is a great opportunity to showcase what you can do.

You must be prepared, however, to back up your strength with a good example. For example, if you say your creativity is a strength, you’ll also want to be able to talk about a time when you used your creativity to solve a problem or address a challenge.

For example, “I think a strength of mine is my adaptability. During my time as an office manager, I supported a small team where being able to think on your feet and be flexible was a real asset. When two members of our four-person team happened to fall sick at the same time and were out of the office for two and three weeks, I worked overtime to support our clients by performing the function of my colleagues while they could not.”

Some general strengths that often work include:

• Trustworthiness
• People skills
• Honesty
• Reliability or dependability
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to handle criticism
• Communication skills

You could also mention any hard or technical skills that are required in the job ad.