Comment Simple. (Score 1) 228
Obvious statements are obvious...come on guys, sure a software tester can just simply follow a checklist. Can't say what a screener is looking for(i.e. scripted responses), but as an interviewer I would look for...
1) Passion to understand things and constantly digging deeper
2) Natural distrust of quality of code
3) Passion for security as well(it is another form of bugs)
4) Someone who is willing to stick to their guns(can believe 100% they are right) as much as willing to back down(not 100% ego).
Following scripts or going down features...anyone can do that, but if you don't have at least some of the drive as listed above, you will get burned out fast.