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Yesterday I was back from the run. I was keeping my phone for the charging. By chance, I saw that linkedin Audio live and in progress.  Title- Testing Jobs - What's Wrong? By Brijesh DEB. I felt as if I was entering an ongoing class of my favourite professor. I saw some of the familiar faces and, yes, a few of the friends. I am practising "listening" these days (after realizing that listening is a very important skill), so I joined with the intent of just listening. The discussion was so engaging that I also participated in it. Now I want to summarise as follows: 1/ Interviews are not interrogations. Preparations need to be done from both sides.  2/ Test Managers/hiring managers need to optimise the JD.  3/ Pushback - How, why and when to - Pointers made by Rahul Parwal were interesting. 4/ By the time I joined Mahathee was already in Listening mode!  5/ Unrealistic expectations for a junior tester  6/ Interviews not showoffs of an interviewer's skills; unfortunately this practice still exists 7/ How many times, the hiring manager has briefed about the role/project/expectations before starting the interview? This will help to set the expectations from both sides. 8/ How does a tester ninja conduct/attend an interview? (my imagination)! 9/ (This was a little scary personally) Interviews only through referrals  10/ Some of the scenarios where using the same resume without going through JD reduces the chances of getting the call | not preparing about what has been mentioned in resume 11/ Building PORTFOLIO as a tester demonstrating work Rahul Parwal (I too have not done this, it is a work in progress...) 12/ It was a lively class...; Prof was happy; students are happy; now the actual work begins... 07092024 ------- ------- update on 09092024 <Few more pointers> 13/ Upskilling is inevitable for testers.(for anyone who chose to grow) 14/ Tester with Unique skills; there is always a demand for good testers. 15/ Take the competition by stride 16/ Study/upskilling is the way of life. Please don't consider upskilling ONLY for interviews as it will become evident. Please feel free to add your thoughts/notes Thank you A "Happy" Software Tester 😊

🌟 Level Up Your CV Game: Top Certifications Every Tester Should Consider 🌟 In today’s fast-paced tech world, staying relevant and competitive is more crucial than ever, especially for those of us in the testing field. That's why I'm thrilled to share something incredibly close to my heart – a comprehensive guide that could be a game-changer for your career: 'Level Up Your CV Game: Top Certifications Every Tester Should Consider'. Testing is not just about finding bugs; it's about ensuring quality, enhancing user experience, and, most importantly, contributing to the creation of reliable software. With the right certifications, you not only validate your skills but also demonstrate your commitment to professional growth and excellence. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance further, getting certified is a step in the right direction. 🔍 Why Focus on Certifications? Certifications can set you apart in the job market, showcasing your expertise and dedication to your profession. They are a testament to your ability to meet industry standards and best practices. Plus, they're often linked to higher earning potential and more exciting career opportunities. 🚀 Top Certifications to Consider Our guide doesn’t just list certifications; it dives deep into why they matter. From ISTQB to Certified Selenium Professional, we cover a range of certifications suitable for every level of experience. Whether you're interested in automation, security, or agile testing, there's something for everyone. 🌱 Grow With the Community The journey doesn’t stop at getting certified. It’s about continuous learning and sharing knowledge. Join forums, attend webinars, and connect with fellow testers. Your insights and experiences can inspire others, just as you draw inspiration from the community. 🔗 Let’s Make a Difference Together The path to certification might seem daunting, but it's worth the effort. Imagine the doors that could open up for you. We're here to support each other, share resources, and celebrate every milestone along the way. So, are you ready to level up your CV game? Dive into our guide and discover which certifications align with your career goals. Let's embrace this journey to not only enhance our CVs but to push the boundaries of what we can achieve in the testing world. Here's to our growth, success, and the incredible impact we can make! #CareerGrowth #SoftwareTesting #CertificationJourney #ProfessionalDevelopment

"Don't give me fish, Teach me how to fish." With this quote, dear LinkedIn family, I need your #expert #help to assist a fellow #tester who messaged me and asked ‘can you refer me to testing?’. I, after thanking the person for approaching, asked 'Are you looking for a job and asking can I refer your profile to someone to hire you for a job in software testing?’ The answer came as 'Yes' and with a request to share my email-id AND this is where the idea of this post originated because I saw a curiosity, humbleness, courage and authority in the question and I asked myself, 1. How can I assist? 2. How to respond? 3. How can I leverage the collective expertise of the software testing community? Now, after quickly assessing her current LinkedIn profile and evaluating what resources I have access to, I suggested her to be 1. Visible 2. Prepare 3. Upskill 4. Network 5. Share I recommended following To-Do's 1. Listen to Dhairya Gangwani talk at https://lnkd.in/g8htzFS6 and and be better visible on LinkedIn. If required, use the instructions given at https://lnkd.in/gUdxkf_x AND 2. As you take above steps, let's talk for 15 minutes and help me understand by sharing updated details on, a. What are you good and very good at in terms of Testing Skills, Communication, Tools and Techniques and Types of Testing? b. What job profile, domain, location and package (range) are you looking for? 3. Attach / share your most updated resume in 2 pages pdf file. Tip: Start building a resume using LinkedIn’s resume building feature. https://lnkd.in/gSAjjyRy In parallel or concurrently... 4. Listen to Ashutosh Garg on Salary Negotiations https://lnkd.in/g9iyqcuW 5. Start preparing for technical interviews and listen to Ben Dowen at https://lnkd.in/ghCuQy3x 6. Start joining communities including The Test Tribe, Ministry of Testing - Software Testing, QA & Quality Engineering Community, The Test Chat, and TAQELAH SINGAPORE to name a few. These communities can definitely be a brilliant source of valuable information, knowledge building, connection, motivation and directions for you. 7. Join TTT Discord @ https://lnkd.in/g4HkjnmX and also start following / connecting with some of my connections who are smart thinkers, expert testers and testing leaders. DM me with what connections you choose and why? 8. Last but not the least, since you are looking for #change, you should be futuristic and attend #QonfX on 20th April and know what your next job may look like. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyWCXzFE Request to community: To help this fellow tester (name not disclosed for privacy reasons and common sense) please come forward and suggest equivalent and even more powerful solutions / references when you choose to respond.

🚀 Welcome to the exciting world of software testing! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you transition into a career in software testing: 📌 Research and Learn: Begin by researching the fundamentals of software testing. Understand the different types of testing, testing methodologies, and tools used in the industry. Online resources, courses, and books are great places to start. 📚 📌 Gain Practical Experience: Practice what you learn by testing real-world applications. You can start with open-source projects or volunteer to test software for local organizations. This hands-on experience will help you build your skills and confidence. 💻 📌 Networking: Connect with professionals in the software testing community through online forums, social media, and local meetups. Networking can provide valuable insights, mentorship, and potential job opportunities. 🤝 📌 Certifications: Consider obtaining certifications in software testing such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board). Certifications can enhance your credibility and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers. 📜 📌 Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile: Highlight your software testing skills, relevant experience, and certifications on your resume and LinkedIn profile. Tailor your resume to showcase how your previous experience aligns with the requirements of software testing roles. 📝 📌 Apply for Jobs: Start applying for entry-level software testing positions. Look for job postings on online job boards, company career websites, and professional networking platforms. Don't hesitate to reach out to recruiters and hiring managers directly. 📩 📌 Prepare for Interviews: Practice common software testing interview questions and scenarios. Be prepared to discuss your testing approach, methodologies, and experiences. Showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team. 🎙️ 📌 Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in software testing. Attend conferences, webinars, and workshops to expand your knowledge and skills. Continuous learning is essential in this rapidly evolving field. 📈 📌 Stay Persistent and Positive: Landing your first job in software testing may take time and effort. Stay persistent, stay positive, and keep refining your skills. Each rejection is an opportunity to learn and improve. Your hard work will pay off! 💪 Continuous Learning ... Restart.. Upskill.. Self-motivation...Be Positive... #continuouslearning #selfmotivation #upskill #selflearning #testingcareer #testingcommunity #testing #leaders #learning #learningeveryday #manualtesting #careergoals #careerboost #careercoaching #career #testingtools #testingjobs #testengineer #qainsights #qa #qajobs

Software testers, are you looking for ways to accelerate your career growth? Look no further! You can now get a free 2-month trial of LinkedIn Premium Career, exclusively designed to help you achieve your career goals faster. With this offer, you get access to valuable insights, search tools, and direct messaging. Don't miss out on this opportunity. DM me to get your free trial today! #LinkedInPremiumCareer #SoftwareTesters #CareerGoals

❓ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧? ❓ 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫? I've been asked this question a lot? 💡 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭! Let's deep dive into this. Once you start your career into software testing. You start as a 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫, which offers a decent package almost similar to a developer. After 1-2 years you upskill into 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. After Spending an year or two in Automation, Either you go for a leadership role or you upskill yourself into 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 along with your day to day work. Eventually you get promoted or you move within the organizations. If you still want to; then there comes 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 which is one of the highest paid roles across the globe. 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 📌 Type of organization, Product based or Service Based. 📌 Location of the organization. 📌 Interpersonal Skills. 📌 How well you've evolved over the years. 📌 How do you leverage the network you've build over the years. 📌 At times you would have all the skills but will lack the basic work ethics. 📌 At times you could be an amazing developer but you miserably fail at the leadership competencies. 📌 Not only building skills would help, you also need to do a lot of character building as well, which will come with time spent on the job. #softwaretesting #manualtesting #automationtesting #performancetesting #cybersecuritytesting

⭐️𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! Are you a Fresher or Beginner in the Testing field? 🤔 Starting your IT career can be overwhelming, but don’t limit your potential by thinking you can’t earn more than 5 LPA as a Fresher or Beginner. With the right skills and knowledge, you can achieve much more! “Always know your worth! ” A weak mindset that focuses on negativity won’t help you survive or thrive in the IT industry. If you haven’t landed a job within 6-8 months, don’t get discouraged. Instead, use this time to enhance and upgrade your skillsets. Some of you might think it’s acceptable to settle for a job offering 2.5-3 LPA. But remember, starting low can limit your future growth. It might take 2-3 years to push beyond a 7 LPA salary, making it harder to reach your true potential. “Start late, but make a Bull Run!” Focus on your long-term goals, and don't be afraid to aim high. Keep learning, stay motivated, and you’ll find yourself not just catching up, but leading the way. ❤️ Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re stuck at any point in your IT career! I’m here to support and help you. Check out the below links for answers to your queries! 🚀𝐐𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐐𝐀 https://lnkd.in/dni9F3Dg 🚀𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? https://lnkd.in/dHSbcQjx 🚀𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? https://lnkd.in/drBuzH7X 🚀𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐀 https://lnkd.in/ddziFnQT Follow Kushal Parikh for more amazing insights on Automation Testing! 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!😁 #Freshers #job #support #testingcommunity #testing #career #automation

I responded to a question on Quora - "How can I study the Selenium testing tool? What are the requirements? I am a fresher." Since much of my answer is relevant to many beginners in testing - Posting it here. ----------- I strongly suggest not to go this path. As fresher, I guess you are not proficient in either testing, nor programming. Selenium (it is not a testing tool - it is a framework for running GUI level automated test cases for web browser) requires knowledge in both programming and testing - you do not have both ... as of now. Anyone who is claiming to teach selenium to anyone without programming and testing background is telling a lie and marketing wrong thing. Getting trained in Selenium is like a carpenter learning how to use hammer or saw. Its a tool - you should know broader carpenter tasks. That takes time. These days - freshers want to job - take some selenium training - somehow get a jog and get stuck as they know only say how to use hammer - company hired them as full time expert carpenter. Then job losses happen, people blame on company. Here is my sincere advise to freshers who want to get into software — 1. Do not take training in any XYZ for say 3 months and expect job. even if you get one, it will be short termed. 2. Do not take selenium training until you do - 2 items mentioned below 3. Learn one programming language (Java, python, C++) very well. Put really hard effort to be good at this. 4. Study Software testing as a discipline - read well, there are good sites and blogs. Participate in bug bashes, sign up for utest.com. Be good at testing (not simply manual testing). Study Test Automation and see how and where it fits the SDLC. 5. Finally and most importantly - ask your parents to support your for next at least 2 years with no pressure for the job. You need that time to improve your employability. If you get a job in between - do not stop doing #3 and #4 ---------------------------

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💭 Does a Tester require Testing Certifications to excel in his/her career? A point to ponder on! Yes Certification definitely adds value and credential to a resource but having said that, just by collecting certifications DOES NOT make you a better Tester. Certification with no hands on experience makes the document of no value as one will NOT be able to demonstrate it to the industry/their career. On a contrary, a Tester with Zero certifications but with loads of experience weighs heavier vs a Tester with a bag full of certifications and no experience. If you are a Tester who is chasing after Certifications, Pause and consider these pointers:- 🎯 What is your objective of acquiring the certification(s)? 🎯 Is it for salary hike? 🎯 Is it to add value to your portfolio? 🎯 Is it to stand out from other Testers? Ask yourself these questions too:- 💭 Where am I on Testing? 💭 What is my level of maturity in the Testing industry? 💭 How many years of hands on industrial experience do I have? 💭 Will this certification uplift me in my career? 💭 or will this certification just add on pages to my folders of certificates? 💭 Is this the right time for me to get certified or do I need more experience prior to getting into the roadmap of certifications? 💭 Do I have a career plan and if so, have I planned my roadmap in the Testing Industry? Anyone can get certified but it is essential to know how would the certification be of aid to your progress in your career. Don't be chasing certification but rather, have a career plan and acquire the certifications at the strategic timing to uplift you as a Tester. Your plan should make you stand out in a crowd and not be one in the crowd. ✨ Think wisely and progress your way up as a Dynamic & Successful Software Tester. 😕 I am a Software Tester but I don't know what is my career graph like. Does this sound familiar? 🤝 We are here to help you in your career development as a Software Tester. Reach out & connect with us. It's never too late to build your career path. 📧 Mails us at enquiry@qualityminds.com.my 📞 Call us at +603 2786 3569 💭 Do you have a career plan? Do share your thoughts. Quality Minds Consultancy The Assurance of Excellence #qualitymindsconsultancy #softwaretesting #careergraph #qualityminds #testingcareer #softwarequalityassurance #certifications #careergrowth