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Plenty of QA hiring managers still get so caught up on years of experience as the main metric for a testers ability to do a job. In plenty of cases it's just a yes/no scenario - if you don't have X years of experience you're not right for this role, without considering what else they can bring to the party. It's worth using it as a guide, but the last thing you want to do is look past someone who can do the job, just because they're "not experienced enough" on paper. Other things to consider; - problem solving and analytical abilities - project and industry experience - soft skills & team fit

Has anyone else noticed that a lot of entire QA teams have been made redundant/ let go over the last year or so? Me and Jules Ludlow noticed this a while back and don't understand it. Does anyone know why this might be? 🤔 It seems strange - QA is a very important, if not the most important, part of the development lifecycle, and especially in certain industries where poor QA and QC could cost more than just money, but lives 😱 #recruitment #hiring #redundancies #tech #QA #QC #rebelrecruiters

You cannot fix an accountability issue by hiring someone else to do it for them. This is a common misconception when hiring new roles such as quality assurance engineers for example. Now, before you @ me, this isn't me saying that companies shouldn't hire QA engineers, I think they are super valuable. But if they are being used in a 'throw it over the fence' mechanism, and are being used to 'pick up the slack' from a development team. Then the problems you're having with your teams aren't going away any time soon. You need to embed them in the process to work closely with your team members so they understand the importance and develop with quality from the beginning. What have you done in the past to solve lack of accountability?

Plenty of QA hiring managers still get so caught up on years of experience as the main metric for a testers ability to do a job. In plenty of cases it's just a yes/no scenario - if you don't have X years of experience you're not right for this role, without considering what else they can bring to the party. It's worth using it as a guide, but the last thing you want to do is look past someone who can do the job, just because they're "not experienced enough" on paper. Other things to consider; problem solving and analytical abilities project and industry experience soft skills & team fit #Copied

Eric Hoffman isn't just a "great guy to work with" (though trust me, he is). He's a rare, multi-talented QA pro who seamlessly bridges the gap between engineering and product. Across two companies, I've witnessed his ability to tackle any challenge, from manual testing to automating pesky test cases to prevent regression. His dedication to quality is unwavering, never letting a bug slip through without meticulous risk assessment and leadership communication. He's the kind of teammate who elevates everyone around him. Hiring Eric? No brainer. 🧠 Recommending him for any QA opening? Wholeheartedly. ✅ And if my word isn't enough, just ask any developer, product owner, or manager who's had the privilege of working with him. They'll tell you the same: Eric Hoffman isn't just a great QA pro, he's an invaluable asset.

Ever since AI became widely known, there has been ongoing debate about jobs being taken over by AI and concerns about tech professionals becoming obsolete. My take on this has always been that only those who merely use amd treat the tools and thier master without deeper understanding are at risk of being replaced. Even these individuals will remain relevant for a significant time. However, those who understand the principles, techniques, and the reasoning behind the processes can and will never be replaced, and this right below is the perfect example for that. I can assure you that we will see more job postings reflecting this in the near future. #AI Let me know what's your perspective on the topics in the comments.

One of the trends I have been seeing lately is companies wanting to hire QA or QA Engineering, is that they post positions of Senior QA Engineer, or SQA Engineering Lead, and they are asking them to build process or teams, while paying them lead level salaries. That's what QAE Directors and Managers do, you are asking Dir/Mngs to take roles/salaries well below their normal level to do the same job, or you are hiring people that don't have that full skillset, but are great QAE folks normally, to do things well beyond what they are being paid to do. This is how you end up with bad quality or bad quality process. QAE Managers and Directors are where they are because they have dedicated and devoted themselves to doing Quality right. They have honed their skillsets, have deep understanding of Quality Theory, implementation, and proper test order and practices, as well as how to do data driven testing implementation. Underbidding on them is a guaranteed churn and how you get fragmented process, because while they may take it in the short term, they are going to want to leave as soon as they find something else. The next one you hire to replace them might do things different or prefer different tools, and the next thing you know, you have 4 automation frameworks with stale code in all of them, massive pesticide paradox test reports and test cases scattered between three different TCM tools. Good QA Engineering leadership can save you a ton of money. I have been at companies where good testing prevented multiple losses of half a million dollars or more due to a single misconfiguration in a system that we caught because of testing, because I knew how and where to implemented proactive testing, effectively justifying my entire team's salary by catching a single bug, and that's not counting the level of business trust loss mitigated with a good, left push, defect containment process can gain you. That's done by experienced leadership. You don't skimp on that, and you don't treat it poorly. You don't shoehorn them into roles they passed in their career years before, simply because you don't want a "Director" or similar. Name them Head of QA Engineering if you need a role and don't like traditional ones, whatever. Good QA leadership is worth what you pay for them, and easily pays for itself in the short and long run.

Hiring for a QA Role? Essential Interview Questions to Ask Finding the right QA professional can be challenging, especially if you’re not familiar with the role. Here are some key questions to help you assess candidates effectively: Technical Questions Black-Box vs. White-Box Testing: What are the key differences and when would you use each? Regression Testing: Explain regression testing and its implementation in a CI/CD pipeline. Performance Testing: How do you approach performance testing for a web application? Boundary Value Analysis: What is the significance of boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning? Problem-Solving Questions Automation Prioritization: How do you prioritize which test cases to automate? Critical Bug Handling: How would you handle finding a critical bug the day before a major release? Process and Methodology Questions QA in Agile vs. Waterfall: What is the role of QA in Agile, and how does it differ from Waterfall? Test Coverage: How do you ensure adequate test coverage? Scenario-Based Questions Testing Without Documentation: How would you proceed with testing a feature without documentation? Improving QA Processes: What steps would you take to improve the QA process at your company? These questions will help you evaluate a candidate’s technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and fit for your team. Need more tips on hiring for QA roles? Connect with us at XBit Labs! 📧 Contact us at inquiries.xbitlabs@gmail.com or visit www.xbitlabs.in #QA #Hiring #InterviewTips #QualityAssurance #Recruitment #XBitLabs

🔍 **Hiring the Right QA Candidate: Balancing Aptitude and Technical Skills** In the quest for the perfect QA professional, it's essential to strike a balance between technical proficiency and key aptitudes. Here’s what to consider: ✅ **Key Aptitudes:** - Information Gathering - Lateral Thinking - Logical Reasoning - Love for Puzzles - Rapid Learning - Storytelling - Tool Identification - Writing Skills - Service Orientation ✅ **Effective Assessment Strategies:** - Real-World Scenarios - Technical Assessments - Behavioral Interviews - Holistic Evaluation Explore our guide for practical insights that can transform your hiring process! #QualityAssurance #Hiring #TechTalent #QATips

Here are some more funny and interesting aspects of being a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer: - They're the "software police," enforcing quality standards! - SQA Engineers are like referees, calling fouls (bugs) on the development team! - Their work is like solving a puzzle, finding the missing pieces (bugs) to create a perfect picture (software)! - They're the "quality guardians," protecting users from buggy software! - SQA Engineers are like master chefs, mixing the right ingredients (code) to create a delicious dish (software)! - They're the "bug hunters," tracking down and squashing pesky insects (errors) in the code! - SQA Engineers are like architects, building a strong foundation (quality) for software to stand on! #humanresources #hr #jobinterviews #hiringandpromotion #jobalert #nowhiring #job #gethired #jobopening #jobfair #recruiting #jobopening #hiring #joinourteam #jobs #jobhirin #remotework #jobsearch #jobsearching #jobseekers #workingathome #hire