Many of you have asked me how to enter in testing. In this video I tell you 10 tips to achieve this goal:
- Get trained
- Keep updated
- Get experience from home
- Verify that you like to do testing
- Look for QA or tester opportunities on LinkedIn or other social networks
- Turn on the active search linkedin option
- Tell your colleagues you are actively searching
- Ask for recommendations
- Join to communities
- Be honest in interviews
In the video you will find more details about these points.
Frequently asked questions
What tips do I give to get started in testing?
Get trained, stay up to date, gain experience from home, make sure you enjoy testing and look for junior tester or QA opportunities on LinkedIn or other networks.
What else helps you get your first job?
Turning on the open to work option on LinkedIn, telling your colleagues you are looking, asking for recommendations, joining communities and being honest in interviews.
Keep reading: How to get a job in testing? and Tips to face job interviews. If you want to go deeper, I recommend the course Introduction to software testing.