- I am a Software Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable web applications, automating testing workflows, and improving user experiences. Skilled in Figma, PHP, Python, and React. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and creativity to an innovative software team.
- Machine Learning Engineer is my dream job because with the current trend in the market today, Artificial Intelligence is the career of the future based on what impact it may bring to the consumers and businesses, observing how ChatGPT becomes a trend on the headlines in the 1st quarter of 2023. Personally, I would love to develop a robotics system using Reinforcement Learning to prioritize unaccompanied people that no one will be with them for the rest of their lives. Instead of letting unaccompanied people feel alone, a robot will take over as a last resort to spend some time on emotional support, home assistance, and personal care.
- Full Stack Developer is one of my options that I would love to apply for. This role can be beneficial when there are dead-end situations in the business that need to be resolved as soon as possible.
- I am also a professional pianist outside in the world of technology.
- I have attached my resume here.
- You can also visit my LinkedIn and Medium profiles. Let's connect!
- My motivation to become a pianist started at 13 years old when my father bought an electronic piano.
- I enrolled on a summer piano class in Regis Benedictine Academy located in Batangas, Philippines at 15 years old.
- I have experienced playing grand piano in Pontefino Hotel and Robinsons Lipa since the last quarter of the year 2022 in Batangas province, as well as several malls around National Capital Region from April 2024 to March 2025 in my leisure time with the following:
- Ayala Malls Glorietta (2024)
- Ayala Malls Greenbelt (2024)
- Ayala Malls TriNoma (2024 - March 2025)
- SM Aura Premier (2024 - March 2025)
- SM Megamall (2024 - March 2025)
- The Podium (2024 - March 2025)
- Published a total of 5 piano sheet music on MuseScore.
- My position to become a Notechart Engineer started at 16 years old when I saw a Youtube video discussing how to create musical notes that synchronizes to the beat of the song.
- With continuous learning and motivation, I finally got a chance to become one of the contributors in the game market following senior's advice regarding the output of my works. I met some amazing developers and panelists from around the world.
- I have experienced working in the following organizations:
- AngelJam (2012-2013)
- OtakuJam (2013)
- Palace of Sound (2014-2016)
- iBMS 4th Age (2015)
- O2Jam V3 International (2013-2018)
- Published a total of 49 notechart projects
- My first job in the real world as a Biller has started on September 20, 2016, in Accudata Inc. located in Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City, Philippines where excellent typing skills are required for the role to meet the company's standards. This is the time when my motivation to become a professional transcriptionist has started.
- On the second half of my entire tenure in IntegrityNet Solutions & Services, I was responsible on taking charge of daily morning meeting for the development team; transcribing each team member's progress from recorded conversation which will be submitted to the Chief Technology Officer's company email for compilation.
- When I was in college, we developed e-Map as An Android Application Using Shortest Path Algorithm. My oral thesis research presentation went well in Hong Kong with the help of my teammates and university professors.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by developing Zumumu web applications for Share Cafe restaurant in Batangas using Bootstrap 4, jQuery, MySQL, and uAdmin, the Golang web framework.
- Reduced software bugs through automation testing for Zumumu and other intranet web applications under IntegrityNet Solutions and Services using Selenium, Python, and Jenkins.
- Enhanced marketing influence by developing The Ones Design website for a self-employed business owner using Javascript and Bootstrap 4.
- Nix Daily and The Ones Restaurant are some of my finished personal web applications in year 2020 using Javascript and Bootstrap 4.
- Led development of an inventory management system, enhancing sales and customer satisfaction for store owners by streamlining daily operations in year 2023 using Bootstrap 5, jQuery, MySQL, Excel, and Python.
- Increased processing efficiency by developing a Purchase Request Information System for 1 Regional and 6 Field Offices under Department of Labor and Employment using Metronic 8 web framework, MySQL, and PHP programming language.
- My job as a technical writer started when I was solely responsible for developing a full documentation on a college thesis named e-Map as An Android Application Using Shortest Path Algorithm.
- My technical writer journey has continued in my real-life work experience when the owner of uAdmin, the Golang web framework has decided to give me full control on building the documentation to reduce onboarding time for new users and developers using Sphinx documentation generator. The owner started the documentation project during the initial stage, then was brought up to me on the following updates. The documentation has been maintained under my control during my tenure in IntegrityNet Solutions & Services until version 0.7.4.
- Published 2 articles on Medium with the following:
- My Day-to-Day Activities at Work that demonstrates my technical skills, values, and personality.
- My Perspective on using Artificial Intelligence in Business
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My job as a Creative Designer has started when I was working in several O2Jam organizations from 2012 to 2018 with the following responsibilities:
- Loading images for some of my notechart projects using Adobe Photoshop
- Multiple difficulty notechart preview video presentations as a sneak peek on what to expect in the next month's song update using Vegas Pro
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My creative designer journey has continued on my freelance experience in year 2023 to deliver menu item posters which will be attached to their stores and good quality pictures using a glossy photo paper in different sizes. The software being used there is Adobe InDesign.
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Released low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes of my personal application project Merkandow, a skilled service provider application that allows the customer to book their preferred service provider in real time.
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See portfolio here.
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- Tell me about yourself.
- Tell me about your work experience.
- How old are you?
- Are you married?
- Why did you leave your last job?
- Why is there a gap in your employment?
- What did you like least about your last job?
- When were you most satisfied in your job?
- Are you considering other positions in other companies?
- What other companies are you interviewing with?
- What is your ideal company?
- How did you hear about this position?
- What are you looking for in a new position?
- What can you bring to the company?
- Why do you want to work at this company?
- What is your expected salary?
- I am Romnick Mamisay, a Cum Laude graduate of Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas, with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science major in Mobile Applications Development. I am currently residing in the Philippines. I have 4 years of corporate experience as a Software Developer with expertise in documenting, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining web applications. I enjoy working in a team-oriented environment where I can apply my skills to solve problems and drive results.
- I started my first job as a Biller in Accudata Inc. responsible in encoding bills of lading with accuracy and efficiency while managing high-pressure environments.
- On August 6, 2018, I have employed in IntegrityNet Solutions & Services as a Software Developer responsible in documenting, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining web applications.
- I voluntarily left previous role to focus on upskilling in modern technologies aligned with industry trends. I applied those skills on my freelance experience to coordinate with the store owners by developing an inventory management system.
- On February 19, 2024, I have employed in Department of Labor and Employment - National Capital Region as a System Web Developer responsible in designing, developing, testing, and implementing efficient Purchase Request Information System for 1 Regional and 6 Field Offices to enhance operational efficiency.
- I completed a fixed-term contract project at DOLE. While upskilling, I am actively looking for better opportunities that will allow me to grow professionally and to achieve job security in your company.
- I am XX years old.
- That is an interesting question. Can you explain how marital status is related to the job description or requirements for this role?
- My last role is temporary. I completed a fixed-term contract project at DOLE.
- I took this time to gain proficiency in modern in-demand technologies and social communication to be more versatile and skilled professional.
- While I appreciated the opportunity to work with proprietary technology, I am excited to work with more widely adopted frameworks that allow for greater community support and innovation.
- When I manage to fulfill my client's needs to achieve business growth and building trust within all parties involved in the project to maintain a positive company culture in the long run.
- Yes, I am interested to consider other positions where I can see the long-term goal at the end of this to achieve success in life.
- I am not currently interviewing with other companies because I believe that your company has a better reputation, according to my research. Besides, I believe my skills and values are more consistent to your needs than others.
- An ideal company for me is a place that encourages personal and professional growth, promotes team collaboration and work-life balance.
- From my friend who works in [department]
- Your online job advertisement through [employment company]
- I am looking for a position where I can continue to showcase my technical and soft skills that aligns with the company's standards.
- Commitment. It is a standard practice in the company to follow the instructions that were assigned to me, apply the best strategy to meet what the client has expected from me, and proactively seek improvement opportunities that can matter to your company.
- I am excited about the opportunity to work at XYZ Company because of its reputation for innovation and its commitment to using cutting-edge technology to drive business growth. As a software developer, I have been passionate about creating solutions that provide real value to users. XYZ Company's focus on delivering high-quality software aligns perfectly with my professional goals. I am eager to contribute my technical skills and collaborate with your talented team to continue pushing the boundaries of what software can achieve, while also growing my expertise in this dynamic field.
- I prefer to focus on the value I bring to this role. Based on my experience and industry standards, I am looking for a salary in the range of XXXXX. Can you share the budgeted range for this position?
- What was the last project you led, and what was its outcome?
- Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.
- What is your greatest fear and why?
- How do you feel about working weekends or late hours?
- What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?
- Give an example of how you have handled a challenge in the workplace before.
- Give an example of when you performed well under pressure.
- What assignment was too difficult for you, and how did you resolve the issue?
- What's the most difficult decision you've made in the last two years and how did you come to that decision?
- What's a time you disagree with a decision that was made at work?
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- The last project I led is the Purchase Request Information System for 1 Regional and 6 Field Offices under Department of Labor and Employment. The system has been deployed in live production.
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- When I need to push myself to solve major issues as soon as possible until the situation in the workplace becomes lenient.
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- Fear of failure. Unable to meet the company standards is uncomfortable. On the bright side of things, failure can be my best teacher. When it happens, I use this moment as an opportunity to identify what went wrong, what strategies should I take to solve the issue, and what adjustments should be made to prevent committing the same mistake in the future.
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- There is no problem about working weekends or late hours if it meets mutual benefits of all parties.
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- My first experience as a Software Developer during my training period is my most difficult period of my life. There are no available resources to study their technologies, and I must figure everything on my own. The only way to survive is to work late hours regularly for me to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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- Through regularly spending my free time in gaining proficiency on my weaknesses that has the potential to overcome a workplace challenge easily.
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- When I managed to take down notes of all verbal instructions accurately, use the best strategy to complete my tasks efficiently, and eventually ensure that my clients are satisfied regarding the system that I have developed.
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- Every assignment that was given to me, I took them as my motivation by seeing what the long-term goal at the end of this will be. Trial and error is my strategy until I successfully resolve the issue.
What's the most difficult decision you've made in the last two years and how did you come to that decision?
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- It is about maintaining the balance between upskilling and marketing myself in the community. Although I still must go through a lot of sacrifices to reach the minimum acceptable standard, persistence is the key to success.
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- Although our appeal to use a different tech stack was rejected, I took it as an opportunity to deepen my understanding of the approved technology, which has since broadened my technical skill set. What matters eventually is how the impact of my work will create a positive outcome for all parties involved.
- How would you describe your work style?
- How do you stay focused when working alone without supervision?
- Tell us about a time you had to meet a tight deadline.
- How do you manage distractions during work or study time?
- Describe a goal you set and how you achieved it.
- What keeps you motivated when tasks get boring or hard?
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- I would describe my work style as detail-oriented, focused, and organized. During my business meeting with the team, I even pointed out small details like typographical errors. Although those were simple mistakes, they can ruin the first impression with potential clients.
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- When I worked on a web application project, I document all necessary information that has been discussed during the meeting, utilize productivity tools to come up with a high-quality product, and maintain continuous upskilling on what really matters during off-hours to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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- I would stay fully focused on what needs to be done, put extra hours to complete my project, and remove unnecessary distractions that can hinder my progress to ensure that I can deliver my expected results on time.
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- I go to a cozy place where it's quiet and uncrowded, set my phone to silent mode, and place myself that my deadline to complete a task will be tomorrow by imagining that someone pressures me to hurry up.
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- Staying ahead of the curve is my professional goal. It can be achieved when I prove myself to the company that I meet all the qualifications for the position, and uphold a positive work ethic to retain client's trust and improve employee satisfaction.
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- I remind myself of the end-result: when I document software applications for hours and improve the quality of the product, it may create significant positive impact to the user experience, an application that becomes high-performing, easily maintainable for developers and eventually increase a business's profitability.
- How you handle sudden changes at work?
- Can you describe a time when you had to work on something outside your job description?
- How do you manage working with people who have different work styles or opinions?
- Are you open to learning new skills or taking on different roles if needed?
- What would you do if your manager gave you a task you've never done before?
- How quickly do you adapt to new technology?
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- I stay calm, adjust fast, and focus on the goal, not the panic.
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- At my previous job in a BPO company, I was transferred to a Network Operations Center department to handle customer's complaints by phone, document the issue, and offer a solution to their issues. This is a new kind of experience, but that is one way to combat my weaknesses as a professional.
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- When my teammate expects a straightforward approach while I perform a step-by-step approach in developing a software application to ensure long-term maintainability, I look for alternatives by building templates from scratch or utilize built-in frameworks to deliver high-quality results on time. Showing that I am flexible often means finding what works for both of us.
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- Absolutely! In fact, the market is changing fast. I need to fully focus on upskilling on what really matters aligned with industry trends and my professional goals.
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- I will take my manager's decision as a challenge to myself and prove to him that the impossible can become possible by giving my best shot.
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- Through intensive bootcamp training to understand fundamentals and acquire best practices.
- Can you describe a time when you had to understand someone else's perspective at work?
- How do you handle a situation where a team member is upset or frustrated?
- What would you do if a customer or client was unhappy with your service?
- How do you work with someone whose personality clashes with yours?
- How do you show empathy when giving difficult feedback?
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- One of my coworkers was struggling with a project, and instead of assuming they were unprepared, I asked what challenges they were facing. I learned they were balancing personal issues, so I adjusted my expectations and offered support to help them catch up.
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- I listen first, without interrupting, so they feel heard, then I acknowledge their feelings before suggesting solutions. In my last job, a coworker was stressed over a deadline, so I helped break the project into smaller tasks and offered assistance, which helped them regain confidence.
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- I would pause myself first, listen carefully, and let them finish expressing their frustration with my service. At my previous job, my teammate was upset about my work output, so I reassured them that I understand their concern, explained the situation clearly, and prove that I can deliver a better work output next time aligned with their expectations.
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- I focus on the goal, not the differences. I once worked with a teammate who had a blunt communication style, while I prefer a more patient approach. Instead of taking things personally, I adapted by keeping conversations clear and direct, which improved our collaboration.
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- I make sure to acknowledge the person's effort first, then frame my feedback as a way to help them improve rather than criticize. For example, when I had to tell a teammate their web application project revisions, I first praised their accomplishments, then suggested specific ways to refine it, making the conversation constructive and supportive.
- How do you motivate your team?
- Can you share an example of a time you led a successful project?
- How do you handle conflict within your team?
- What's your leadership style?
- How do you ensure your team meets deadlines and goals?
- Give an example of when you showed leadership qualities.
- Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?
- How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?
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- I set clear goals, recognize achievements, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired.
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- I was responsible for conducting daily morning meetings for the software development team. I listen to my team and provide suggestions where applicable to address their concerns ensuring that all of us are on the same page.
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- I listen to all sides, mediate to find common ground, and guide the team toward a resolution that benefits everyone.
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- I focus on collaboration and adaptability, tailoring my approach to fit the needs of the team and situation.
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- I break projects into manageable steps, track progress regularly, and provide support to overcome challenges they have faced in the project.
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- I met a software developer where we have something in common. I shared the story on how I get started for inspiration ideas, my values, and strategies to deal with pressure or stressful situations.
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- Yes. To handle the issue, it is always best to communicate with my team by addressing internal concerns, define clear objectives of where a team stands, and implement gamification in the workplace.
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- I believe in my team because they have proven a lot to reach where they stand right now. Every member of the team has its own capabilities to solve problems and drive results. Success can be achieved through maintaining a positive work ethic in a dynamic environment.
- Can you tell me about a time you made a mistake at work?
- How do you handle deadlines, especially when you're running behind?
- How do you stay accountable when working independently?
- What do you do if a team project goes wrong but it wasn't your fault?
- How do you prove you're reliable over time?
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- I was prone to making my own decisions on my task that was assigned to me, potentially leading to misalignment of my work output to what is expected from me during the presentation. It is always best to clarify some hesitations I have encountered on my task to the client or my immediate supervisor to ensure that both of us are on the same page.
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- If I'm falling behind, I speak up early, adjust priorities, and ask for help if needed, because missing a deadline silently is worse than admitting you need support.
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- I create a clear daily plan, track my progress, and check in regularly with teammates - even if no one's watching, I work like someone is.
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- I focus on helping fix the issue instead of pointing fingers because being part of a team means owning the outcome together, not just your piece.
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- I consistently meet deadlines, follow through on promises, and keep people updated. Because being reliable isn't about being perfect, it's about showing up, even on hard days.
- What does professionalism mean to you?
- How do you stay professional under pressure?
- How do you handle conflicts with coworkers?
- How do you handle working with people who annoy you?
- How do you manage your time when everything feels urgent?
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- Professionalism upholds values by arriving on time, abiding to the company rules, communicating respectfully, being honest, having a positive attitude, taking responsibility, helping others, and being reliable.
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- I remind myself that staying respectful and focused gets better results. During an emergency at my previous job in a BPO company, I kept a friendly tone even when my teammates are upset to maintain peace and stability by pushing myself beyond the limits.
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- I listen to my coworker's constructive criticisms to improve next time what I can perform and upskill on what really matters to establish better systems.
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- I choose my poison wisely. I pick constructive criticisms to improve on and adapt myself to changes surrounding people with different personalities.
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- I break things down, prioritize what moves the needle first, and communicate. Recently, there are several areas that urgently requires upskilling such as mastering modern technologies, social communication, and managing important portfolios within the limited time frame. Therefore, I am fully focused on what needs to be done to stay ahead on the curve and remove unnecessary distractions.
- How do you feel about taking no for an answer?
- How do you react when someone disagrees with you strongly?
- What do you do when you feel frustrated at work?
- How do you manage your emotions during stressful team situations?
- How do you stay calm under pressure?
- Tell me about a time you received unexpected criticism - how did you respond?
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- I respect his decision and move on to the next.
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- During a planning meeting, a colleague pushed back hard on my idea, and instead of reacting defensively, I asked questions to understand their view. I've found that staying curious, not combative, often turns disagreements into better solutions.
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- When a project I worked on has still a lot missing in my progress while nearing the deadline, I exhaust all remaining options pushing myself beyond the limits to deliver results on time using my current technical skill set. I've learned that frustration is normal, but where I channel it is what defines my professionalism.
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- Once, when tensions ran high in a deadline meeting, I chase to speak calmly and ask others how they were doing, which helped cool things down. Keeping my own tone steady often encourages the room to follow.
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- I focus on my mission. With good time management skills and proper planning on finding solutions, I can stay myself calm under pressure to ensure the best outcome.
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- When a manager surprised me with harsh feedback on my presentation, I paused before replying, thanked them, and later asked for tips. I've realized that how I handle hard feedback in the moment says more than what I say next.
- Can you describe a time you made a small change that had a big impact?
- How do you approach improving a process that already "works fine"?
- What do you do when people resist a process change you suggest?
- How do you make sure your improvements don't break something else?
- What's the first thing you do when asked to improve a process?
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- At my last job, I noticed that the Unit of Measure must be inputted manually in the old version of Purchase Request Information System. By converting it from an input box to a dropdown selection, the property officers are really amazed during my presentation of the new system. It prevents typographical errors and improves user experience.
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- When Purchase Request generation form was working fine, PR number does not generate in the old version and found that displaying all necessary information along with matching the form size to the paper size in the new version makes it more readable for the property officers and suppliers.
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- As a user experience designer, I would conduct unmoderated usability study by letting the participants figure out how to complete all the steps in a specific user flow and letting them suggest what works best for them.
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- I would develop automation scripts to perform unit testing that will be uploaded in the server after my system revisions before deploying it in the live production.
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- I ask the people who use it every day, like when I was told to improve Purchase Request Information System. I asked my teammate what annoyed them most and figured out that there is a security issue in other web applications to the point that they have to implement logs - so I also implement Logs feature in PRIS to track suspicious behavior, even though no one had ever thought to ask.
- How do you prioritize your work?
- How do you decide which task to do first when everything feels important?
- What do you do when a new urgent task suddenly interrupts your plan?
- How do you handle long-term projects while managing daily tasks?
- Describe a time when you had too much to do - how did you stay productive?
- What do you do when someone asks you to take on more work but you're already busy?
- Describe how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks by the end of the day, and there was no conceivable way that you could finish them.
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- I perform my duties to the best of my ability where it is most prioritized by the client while organizing my workload at the same time to benefit myself and my teammates in the long run.
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- When my immediate supervisor clarified what tasks are urgent out of all important ones, I should only focus on completing what is assigned to me, not interfering with others' work.
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- I would first observe the context of a new urgent task if there is a big potential to the company's success, or if it has a significant positive impact on my professional advancement once I finish the task successfully. If either of the two conditions meet, I will gladly accept the decision.
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- While my first personal application project is still under development, I stay fully focused on acquiring in-demand skills every day to eventually have the capability to develop software application projects using modern technologies.
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- I go to a cozy place where it's quiet and uncrowded, set my phone to silent mode, and place myself that my deadline to complete a task will be tomorrow by imagining that someone pressures me to hurry up.
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- Someone I know asked me for help in preparation for his election campaign, so I asked if it could wait a day, then proceeded to finish his request in the evening and eventually sent my work output to his email. I've learned that saying yes wisely means knowing when to say not yet.
Describe how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks by the end of the day, and there was no conceivable way that you could finish them.
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- I would list down all tasks that were assigned to me and sort them by priority based on the details of the project and how urgent a task is. It is always best to be honest with them right away about some obstacles encountered while discussing contigency plans for a specific task to carry on.
- How do you handle praise or compliments at work?
- Tell me about a time you had to ask for help.
- What would your previous manager say you could still improve?
- When was the last time you changed your mind about something at work?
- What's something you know now that you wish you'd known earlier in your career?
- What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
- What negative thing would your last boss say about you?
- What are three positive character traits you don't have?
- If you were interviewing someone for this position, what traits would you look for?
- List five words that describe your character.
- What kind of personality do you work best with and why?
- If you had to choose one, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?
- What are your pet peeves?
- How do you like to be managed?
- Tell me one thing about yourself you wouldn't want me to know.
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- When my teammate praises me for my accomplishments, I smiled and express my gratitude because I believe compliments should lift the whole team, not just one person.
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- When I feel stuck on my task that was assigned to me for several hours, I ask my teammate some smart questions to display results in three different database models based on the item information inputted by the user in Purchase Request Information System. I got some ideas from his advise, took additional steps using my personal strategy, and eventually solved my problem.
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- Quality of service and verbal communication. This is now my daily routine to stay fully focused to work on those weaknesses and prove myself to you this time that I can be an asset to your company based on my current skill set and my values.
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- When I figured out that my current work progress follows bad practices, I must recreate those processes using a more efficient approach following best practices to ensure that all parties involved in the project will remain peaceful and stable.
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- I wish when I was a college student, I should already invest on technologies being used aligned with industry trends, not only focused on what is being taught in school just to get good grades.
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- Diligent, organized, and workaholic.
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- Weird
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- Effective verbal communicator, flexible, and resilience. With sufficient training and frequent exposure, these character traits will be possible to acquire.
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- I look for just 3 traits: Character, Attitude, and Reliability. Anything else can be trained.
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- Ambitious, Introvert, Optimistic, Persistent, and Sensitive.
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- Someone who is caring. His presence will remain to accompany me in my darkest days.
If you had to choose one, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?
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- Detail-oriented. It is the responsibility of a software developer to minimize human errors as much as possible because even a single slip of code can destroy an entire business.
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- When I feel that my best is not good enough despite all the preparations I made.
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- Macromanagement who steps back and trusts me to do my work using all possible means to achieve the business goal.
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- I am reluctant to seek assistance from others for supervision. I prefer dealing with difficult challenges independently using all possible means to complete a task aligned with company's standards.
- Have you ever been asked to do something you felt wasn't right? What did you do?
- What would you do if you saw a teammate taking credit for your work?
- Have you ever made a mistake at work and tried to cover it up?
- What would you do if your manager asked you to do something against company policy?
- If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do?
- What if you have exhausted all your diplomatic efforts and still did not work for them?
- Can you give an example of how you've demonstrated honesty at work, even when it was hard?
- If you found out your company was doing something against the law, like fraud, what would you do?
- What do you think our company/organization could do better?
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- Yes. I would first analyze the context of the request and the potential consequences if it is done successfully. Whatever my findings are, I would suggest alternatives to come up with something without affecting the team's credibility. It is always best to think first before I act.
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- I would reach out to my teammate privately to discuss issues that may arise with his action and find ways to come up with an agreement. I believe protecting my work is important, but protecting team spirit matters too.
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- I asked the Human Resource officer directly to conduct tour orientation without consulting my immediate supervisor first. Although my intention is to familiarize myself more about the company operations, that shifted out of focus on my task that was assigned to me. I apologized to my supervisor, owned up to my mistakes, and prove to him that I will do better next time.
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- I would remind him of the rule politely and suggest alternatives to proceed with the request without affecting the company's credibility.
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- I must take a step back first by exploring all possible legal options to meet what is expected from me. Diplomacy and dialogue are the key to strengthening trust and understanding between the two parties.
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- It is about time to emphasize the need for a paradigm shift in tackling various issues as diplomatic efforts with the authority were heading in a poor direction. "We have to do something what we have not done before. We have to come up with a new concept, a new principle, a new idea so that we move, as I say, we move the needle the other way. It’s going up, let’s move the needle back, so that paradigm shift is something that we have to formulate." (Philippine President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr.).
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- I met one of my former colleagues who has great leadership skills in a public mall. I connect with him virtually, shared a lot of memories with him, and even recalled my past mistakes as a teammate in IT department. We find common ground, appreciated my honesty, and later thanked me for making the entire conversation a productive one.
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- I would first analyze what type of violation the company has committed in accordance with the National Labor Code. This will be coordinated to the ambassador of the company through dialogue and consultation to seek a peaceful resolution for the benefit of all parties involved in the long run.
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- I wish XYZ Company could collaborate with ABC Corporation in the future. XYZ Company promotes physical and mental health awareness while ABC Corporation promotes quantum technology, so I wish both sides can come up to an agreement to prioritize unaccompanied people that no one will be with them for the rest of their lives under Artificial Intelligence robotics project.
- What is your greatest strength?
- What is your biggest weakness?
- How do you handle criticism or feedback?
- How do you use strengths to solve a problem?
- How do you ensure weaknesses don't impact work?
- What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?
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- My persistence has helped me successfully complete projects at my own pace, like web applications and documentations. I applied for relevant courses available online, built documentations to compile every progress that has been done, and presented the output to my potential users before the deployment.
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- Verbal communication is my greatest weakness that I must practice regularly.
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- I view feedback as a learning opportunity. For example, after receiving feedback about some cracks found in a web application project that does not cover in my manual testing, I took a more powerful approach by investing on automation testing to monitor system issues much faster.
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- When the current market showed me a list of the required technical skills for a client project, I stay myself fully focused to achieve something even though I still must go through a lot of sacrifices to reach the minimum acceptable standard.
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- During off-hours, I need to expose myself regularly on at least utilizing interactive speech software to retain my proficiency in verbal communication skills to ensure that tomorrow, I can still communicate well with others, even on hard days.
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- My greatest failure is that despite my full commitment to a job to prove myself in the community, knowing that my best is still not good enough is something that I take seriously. I learned how important it is to achieve mastery first in at least 60% of the job qualifications before applying for a particular position and utilize soft skills by getting along well with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Are you a team player?
- Are you a risk-taker?
- Do you prefer hard work, or smart work?
- What makes you unique?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Which is more important to you: the money, or the work?
- Do you consider yourself successful?
- What do you look for in terms of culture - structured or entrepreneurial?
- What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?
- Tell me about your greatest professional achievement.
- Who was your favorite manager and why?
- What do you think of your previous boss?
- What do you think of your previous colleagues?
- Was there a person in your career who really made a difference?
- What are you passionate about?
- What motivates you?
- What’s your dream job?
- Who has impacted you most in your career and how?
- What is your biggest regret and why?
- What's the most important thing you learned in school?
- Why did you choose your major?
- What will you miss about your present/last job?
- What are the qualities of a good leader? A bad leader?
- Do you think a leader should be feared or liked?
- Tell me the difference between good and exceptional.
- There's no right or wrong answer, but if you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
- What do you do in your spare time?
- How do you think I rate as an interviewer?
- When can you start?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Is there anything else you would like us to know?
- Do you have any questions from me?
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- Yes. It feels great working with a team who are all committed and great communicators to reach an end goal.
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- Yes. I touched on a software development project with thousands of lines of code, outdated libraries, and lack of documentation. I applied a job simplification approach through improving code quality and remove anything unnecessary.
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- Smart work. It involves self-care, upskilling, and implementing strategies to get things done quickly, consistently, and efficiently.
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- I really enjoy learning new things on what really matters and regularly applying my knowledge into a practical setting using best practices as self-preparation for more challenging real-world business problems.
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- In five years, I would love to be an industry expert that can work on Artificial Intelligence technology to flourish its business operations and provide convenience to the team. Being proficient in both technical and interpersonal skills could help me get a leadership position and expand my duties.
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- Work is more important for me than money. There might be other positions available that can pay me well, but I am exposed to unsafe working conditions. Therefore, I would prefer staying in a job that promotes a positive and productive work environment.
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- Until I found stability in myself personally and professionally, I still must go through a lot of sacrifices to reach the minimum acceptable standard.
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- Entrepreneurial. I love working in a team that fosters a culture of open and transparent communication to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
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- I design and document application information using Figma and Miro, as well as listing down work-related tasks using Trello where all members in the team can see it.
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- I consider presenting my finished Purchase Request Information System internal web application project in Department of Labor and Employment as my greatest professional achievement because I have met what they are expecting from me.
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- It is hard to pick because all the managers I have worked with made a positive difference in my life. The lenient manager taught me how to stay motivated. The strict manager taught me how to be more responsible and independent. Even an unresponsive manager helped me to become a risk-taker.
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- All previous bosses I have worked with are successful in their lives. They all land in a top-rated multinational company. I am happy for them because they showed me some good qualities on both personal and professional matters during my tenure with them.
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- All previous colleagues I have worked with have excellent social communication skills. They are all getting along with each other, properly handle client's concerns, and dedicated in their own ways.
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- Yes. He is one of a kind who keeps track of my personal and professional status, never gives up on me, and continuously provides professional assistance in my darkest days.
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- I am passionate about Artificial Intelligence. There are many things I can work on in Artificial Intelligence such as tackling manpower issues, improve economic growth, and supervise unaccompanied people.
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- I am motivated in learning in-demand technologies and exercising them in a practical setting where I can make a difference to business growth.
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- Machine Learning Engineer because it is the career for the future based on current market demand.
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- A Chinese senior game developer impacted me the most because I was chosen to be my mentor. With full dedication to the job and his investment in me, that project led me to become an official member of iBMS 4th Age, a Chinese organization established in Tencent QQ.
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- When I did not realize the obstacles which were identified at my second job. Although I graduated as Cum Laude in college, I was only too focused on what was being taught in school. I wish I had started exercising various technologies when I was young as a self-preparation for more challenging real-world business problems.
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- My classmate’s perspective about success. I was aiming for the highest grade in my college years. I proved it when I graduated as Cum Laude. I was told that he will not be impressed by only performing well in school. He will only be impressed when he sees me in a stable position promoting a positive and productive work environment.
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- Mobile Applications Development was the only available major offer during that time in my college years. I was satisfied with the major I signed up for because of the growing number of mobile devices and end users dominating the market.
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- At my first job as a Software Developer, I was permitted to use software documentation, automation testing, and 5-day work week strategies upon request. They serve as a treatment for technical debt.
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- A good leader is someone who sees my potential and gives me new opportunities while a bad one sees my results and gives me extra work.
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- A leader deserves to be liked. A boss will do otherwise.
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- Being good enough is someone who can deliver high quality output on time aligned with the client’s needs while being exceptional is not only excellent in his duties, but also the capability to promote healthy work culture.
There's no right or wrong answer, but if you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
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- A place where I can develop myself to become a better person.
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- I am upskilling to stay myself relevant in the current job market.
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- I think you are doing a pretty good job as an interviewer. Asking me tough questions is challenging, but that approach helps us navigate where I stand and what I can do better as an individual.
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- As soon as possible
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- Yes. I just need to ensure that a place to rent is safe and affordable, as well as how easy it is to commute.
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- Yes. In case I have created new accomplishments to showcase in the upcoming days that resemble the Software Developer requirements your company is looking for; I will keep you posted while my application status is pending.
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- Yes. I would like to ask if you have any hesitations about me or my resume that I can address before we end our meeting.