Illustrative sample · Fictional candidate
Interview evidence,
ready for a decision.
This is a fictional demonstration of the report format, not a client engagement, candidate assessment or performance result.
Example role
Senior QA Engineer
Candidate
Sample A — fictional
Method
Live scenario discussion
Scope
Selected role criteria only
Recommendation
Progress to a targeted technical exercise if automation implementation is essential. This example supports further assessment; it does not support an unconditional hiring recommendation.
Evidence against agreed criteria
| Criterion | Assessment | Observed evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-based test planning | Demonstrated in this exercise | Prioritised payment and access-control risks; explained why lower-impact cosmetic checks could wait. |
| Defect investigation | Partly demonstrated | Suggested useful logs and a reproducible test case, but needed prompting to separate an environment issue from an application defect. |
| Stakeholder communication | Demonstrated in this exercise | Explained release risk in business terms and proposed a clear escalation decision. |
| Automation design | Not assessed | No coding or framework exercise was included. The discussion alone is insufficient to establish implementation ability. |
Follow-up before a decision
- Ask the candidate to build and explain a small automation example with changing requirements.
- Explore a past defect investigation and the candidate’s personal contribution.
- Validate relevant experience and references through the employer’s agreed process.
Assessment integrity
Agree permitted AI and other tools before the session. Use live follow-up questions, changes to the scenario and explanations of the candidate’s own work to test understanding. Record observed inconsistencies and limitations without treating them as proof of misconduct.
Limits and ownership
An interview is a sample of performance in a specific setting. It cannot guarantee future job performance or the absence of undisclosed assistance. Identity checks, references and background screening are separate unless explicitly included. The hiring team retains the final decision.
Discuss a paid pilot