Why QA Professionals Should Lead QA Interviews

In many companies, QA candidates are interviewed by HR generalists or team leads from other departments — people who may not fully understand testing principles, methodologies, or real-world challenges.

At PickPro QA, we’ve flipped the script: only experienced QA professionals conduct QA interviews. Why? Because only a tester truly knows what it takes to be a great tester.

Why Peer-Led QA Interviews Work Better:

1. They Uncover Real Skills
   QA pros know how to ask the right questions — about test coverage, exploratory testing, edge cases, and tools — not just what’s on the candidate’s CV.

2. They Evaluate Mindset, Not Just Knowledge
   A fellow tester can recognize whether someone is detail-oriented, curious, or structured in their thinking — traits crucial in QA but hard to measure from outside the field.

3. They Build Candidate Trust
   Testers open up more and share deeper insights when speaking to someone who’s walked in their shoes. It creates a more honest, productive conversation.

4. They Save Time and Bad Hires
   Companies avoid costly mis-hires by relying on a QA-driven perspective instead of generic screening. This leads to better matches and stronger teams.
   

Our Process at PickPro QA:

• Peer interviews by senior testers and QA leads

• Supported by HR professionals trained in behavioral psychology

• Final recommendation considers technical skill, communication, and cultural fit
  

Final Takeaway:

If you're hiring for a QA role, let a QA expert take the lead in evaluation. That’s what we do at PickPro QA — and it's why our clients trust us with their most critical hires.

Ready to build a quality-driven team with people who get it?