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Tips For Getting Your First QA, Dev, and SDET Job-Applying
The hardest part of getting into a job field is landing that first job. Every entry-level job wants someone with experience, but no job wants to give you experience. Here are 10 tips to help get you around this.
- Research Current Job Requirements
Find out what the market is looking for. See what required and suggested skills job listing are putting on websites such as Linkedin, Monster, and Indeed. This could be certain programming languages, proficiency in tools, and overall personal qualities.
2. Alter Your Resume And Cover Letter Accordingly
After now seeing what jobs want, alter your resume to fit the specific needs of the job you are applying for. If a job states they want someone who knows Java or C++, make sure one of the first things cited on your resume is Java or C++. Companies filter through thousands of applications a day. If your qualifications are hidden elsewhere in your resume it is easier for a potential client to skim over your resume and skip this information.
