SETA International’s Post

<rant> Here we go again... A translation company I've been working as LQA lead for for 7 is now demanding me to complete a test for a new LQA project to "verify my LQA skills" - WHY????? What is this obsession with repeatedly requesting translators to undergo unpaid tests? Would you ask your mechanic to complete a free test before you let them service your new car? No. You would ask your mechanic if they can service this model and if they say they can, you'd take their word for it - likewise if they say they can't. It would be unprofessional and foolish to take on a job you know you're not qualified for. So why do many companies have little trust in their translators? Sure, if someone is new on your books, by all means make them undergo some sort of evaluation. But someone you've collaborated with for many years? It feels utterly belittling to constantly have your qualifications questioned and it stings more and more the longer I'm in the business (25 years this year). </rant> Colleagues: How do you deal with this? And businesses: I'd like to understand your reasoning! #rant #translation #localisation #workethics #trust #qualifications

I'm excited to share my latest article on Medium, written in Burmese, for those interested in starting a career in Quality Assurance (QA) and junior QAs looking to expand their knowledge. 1️⃣ Free Resources to Learn QA Knowledge (Quality Assurance Career ကို စတင်ချင်သူတွေအတွက် လေ့လာလို့ရတဲ့ Free Resources များ) 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gkykHYVw] 2️⃣ Which Roles Does a QA Need to Communicate? (Software Development Teamမှာ QAတစ်ယောက်က ဘယ် Rolesတွေနဲ့အတူတူ Communication လုပ်ရလဲ?) 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gCrnyTej] These posts cover essential free resources for learning QA and the key roles QAs need to communicate with. Whether you're just starting or looking to strengthen your QA skills, these guides are for you! I'll be writing more in my free time, so stay tuned for more insights and tips. https://lnkd.in/g3CDgt4m #QualityAssurance #QACareer #SoftwareTesting #TechCommunity #QA #Tester

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮, 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰 at GoIT România's QA Manual course! 🚀 This lesson was a 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯 where i learned how to use 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹. I've learned how to create 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. Upon learning about 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹, I discovered that it allows members team to develop test cases, organize test suites, to run tests and track their results using a web interface modern and easy to use. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 is one of the most popular tools frequently used in projects for writing and managing documentation of testing. #TestRail #TestCase #TechnicalSkills

Just published my first article on Medium! 📝✨ Check it out here👇🏻I've decided to write most articles in Burmese since there are  a lot of articles about QA in English. Looking forward to sharing more soon! #WritingJourney #NewBeginnings #softwaretesting #qaengineer

Knowing technical jargon/terminology is not a "nice to have" in any field. Not being able to speak the common language results in misunderstanding, and eventually broken products and dissatisfied clients.  Testing is not an exception.  Which terms have you encountered that are commonly misused? Whether it's by testers, developers, project managers, or anyone else, share your experiences in the comments below! I've gathered a few examples in my blog post. Check it out for insights into the importance of terminology in testing. #Terminology #Testing #QA #SoftwareDevelopment #Communication

Update: Leyla Rzazade I'm looking forward to seeing you in my next lesson 🥰 date and location👇 🔍 QA Manual Free Lesson Challenge Alert! 📅 Date: 21 February 🕒 Time: 19:00 ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 📍 Location: Caspian Plaza / Lotfi Zadeh Technology Center 📚 Topic: Testing Principles and Decomposition Method 🌐Language: Azerbaijani Here's the deal: Comment below with your answer and get a chance to participate in our next lesson for free. The comment with the correct answer and the most likes by 20 February, 20:00 PM will win! Task: You are tasked with testing the logic of a shopping cart checkout process. The checkout process should follow these rules: 1. Users can add items to their cart. 2. Each item has a price and quantity. 3. Users can apply a discount code during checkout. 4. The discount code applies a percentage discount to the total order amount. 5. Shipping fees are added based on the total order amount. Your challenge: Given the following scenario, determine the total order amount after applying a discount and adding shipping fees. Calculate and comment below with the final total amount. Scenario: 1. Item 1: Price $10, Quantity 2 2. Item 2: Price $20, Quantity 1 3. Discount code: "SALE20" (20% discount) 4. Shipping fee: $10 for orders over $20, $5 for orders over $30 Looking forward to your calculated response! Let the challenge begin! 💬

ISTQB® Glossary App has just been released! 🎉 ISTQB® Glossary App Version 4.3 is now available for download. Certify with iSQI.org and use the glossary to unlock the language of software testing! Here's what's new: 💡 Gamification: Engage in interactive games to practice syllabus keywords, receiving AI-driven feedback on your proficiency, in a fun quiz format, available in multiple languages. 💡 Graphs: Explore visual representations of glossary term relationships, including mind maps for the Foundation Level syllabus, with more graphs to come. 💡 Right-to-Left Language Support: Now includes languages like Hebrew and Arabic, with more translations coming soon. This app is not only a valuable resource for those preparing for ISTQB® certification exams but also fosters effective communication within the global software testing community. Book your certification exam at iSQI.org #ISTQB #ISTQBGlossary #ISTQBCertification #softwaretesting #exampreparation #ISTQB #TestingQualifications #IndustryStandards #iSQI #SuccessisYours

Hello VET friends back with another question as I can't find a clear direct answer from ASQA's website. My understanding is that a student needs to agree an assessment outcome (in writing) before we judge them competent in the unit, can I confirm this is accurate and if so which policy (or shoot me a link to the resource) reinforces this. As an example, the student completes all their required learning and nominal hours, they also earned Satisfactory Assessments across both Knowledge Evidence, Performance Evidence criteria but before we issue the unit (and tie to USI) we need to have them agree to our findings, effectively giving them an opportunity to challenge or complain anything about the unit. Any help, feedback or support is greatly appreciated.

ISTQB® Glossary App has just been released! 🎉 ISTQB® Glossary App Version 4.3 is now available for download. Certify with iSQI.org and use the glossary to unlock the language of software testing! Here's what's new: 💡 Gamification: Engage in interactive games to practice syllabus keywords, receiving AI-driven feedback on your proficiency, in a fun quiz format, available in multiple languages. 💡 Graphs: Explore visual representations of glossary term relationships, including mind maps for the Foundation Level syllabus, with more graphs to come. 💡 Right-to-Left Language Support: Now includes languages like Hebrew and Arabic, with more translations coming soon. This app is not only a valuable resource for those preparing for ISTQB® certification exams but also fosters effective communication within the global software testing community. Book your certification exam at iSQI.org #ISTQB #ISTQBGlossary #ISTQBCertification #softwaretesting #exampreparation #ISTQB #TestingQualifications #IndustryStandards #iSQI #SuccessisYours

What a great way to celebrate Mother Language Day yesterday. Encourage others to embrace their unique "tech mother tongue" by sharing the Mother Tongue that holds special significance for you. Let's continue to celebrate the diversity in our software quality community and appreciate the various languages that shape our journeys! 🌐💻 So, what is your tech "Mother Tongue" ?🤔💻 😜 ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0 (CTFL) - navigating the language of software testing? 😜 IREB Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level (CPRE-FL) - fluent in translating user needs to tech precision? OR... 😜 A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation - Java or Python virtuoso, bringing Selenium tests to life? Tech language defines us, and iSQI certifications continue to offer pathways to mastery. Elevate your IT journey! 💻🌍 Re-explore your tech language, and share your thoughts with the global software quality community. #TechLanguageReflection #ISTQB #IREB #A4Q #MotherLanguageDay #TechInnovation #CertificationJourney #iSQI #iSQICertified #ITCommunityDialogue