May 22Member-onlyLeaving your Current Job For A New OneOften everyone talks about and focusses on getting your foot in the door with your first job, which is very important. But what about when someone has been at a company for a while and at this point in time wish to pursue another job opportunity? This article will talk…QA5 min readQA5 min read
May 2Member-onlyMy 8 Year Tech QA Software Testing JourneyI was tricked into becoming a software tester. No one I know grows up saying they want to be a software tester, especially 30 years ago. I recently did a career day at my old high school and started reflecting back on my career journey from the last 8 years…QA8 min readQA8 min read
Apr 25Member-onlyRethink Collecting Tech CertificationsEveryday when I login to LinkedIn and Twitter, I see someone posting about this brand new certification that they just obtained. Then I think to myself, didn’t this same person post about a complete different new certification last week, and the week before that? In today’s fast-paced tech industry, many…QA3 min readQA3 min read
Apr 17Member-onlyYou Need a Career Brag SheetIn the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, it’s crucial to keep track of your accomplishments and contributions. Whether you’re a software developer, project manager, or any other tech professional, having a brag sheet can be a game-changer when it comes to your career progression and personal growth. What Is A Brag Sheet? I have…5 min read5 min read
Apr 10Member-onlyThe 6 Figure Tech Salary MythThe tech industry is often portrayed as a gold mine for high salaries, where people can easily earn six figures just by working in the industry. This goes for people all jobs in the tech space from manual QA software testing, developers, software sales and every other role that you…Salary5 min readSalary5 min read
Apr 3Member-onlyQA Software Testing Soft SkillsAs we know, software testing requires both technical and soft skills. Technical skills are essential, but soft skills can make a significant difference in the outcome of a project. So let’s dive into the top soft skills that every software tester should possess Communication Skills The first and foremost soft skill that…QA2 min readQA2 min read
Mar 27Member-onlyThe Different Types of QA TestersBeing a QA tester is actually a vague title. In this article we will dive deeper into the different types of software testers. Some roles have overlap, so your current role may incorporate more than 1 type of tester duties. This article will cover these types of testers Manual testers …QA4 min readQA4 min read
Mar 22Member-onlyTeam Member Roles Explained For The SDLCAs a software tester, whether working remotely or in-person, you will usually work as part of a team with different team members. Each of these team members has a different role, but ultimately, everyone has the same goal of providing the best possible product or service for customers. …Sdlc4 min readSdlc4 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyWhat is Performance Testing in QA Software TestingThere are many different angles of testing that happen in the QA software testing world, one of which is performance testing. Performance testing is a type of software testing that measures the performance of a system or application under a specific workload. The goal of performance testing is to identify…QA5 min readQA5 min read
Feb 20Member-onlyThe Different Ways To Learn Software QA Testing To Get A JobEveryone wants to learn QA testing for their own personal reasons whether it’s for the paycheck, they want a career change, or they just like to break things. Whatever your reason is, is up to you. …QA4 min readQA4 min read
