And if there are some personality traits that make a good QA Engineer? I’d say no, comparing to other engineering roles. But there is one difference though and it is that testers usually need to have a broader skillset. Not to focus solely on software development but to combine software development via test automation, testing skills, and other, often interpersonal/communication skills. These are important for software engineers as well but crucial for QA Engineers.
To become successful in any career you need to hone your skills. Your skills usually come naturally to you so it is rather easy to do so. It becomes harder when it comes to your weaknesses. Nobody likes their weaknesses. Unfortunately, those are to be worked on too. The first step to being successful in improving one’s weaknesses is to realize them. The second is to make a plan on how to make strengths out of them.
I had never felt disadvantaged because of the degree. And thinking back I don’t remember anybody else being disadvantaged because of it either. It was always more about experience and skills rather than degree. I also remember the time when people with degrees but no experience were actually disadvantaged. People without degrees but with valuable experience had a better chance. I actually see the logic behind it. To really value a degree, at least here, in this country, the school system would have to be different with more hands-on experience and modern technology.
I have three key personality features I am looking for the most. Analytical thinking, approach to challenges, and adaptation to changes. If someone feels comfortable in changing environment, likes challenges, and is analytical, we can teach him almost anything.
It depends on the specific person. They can have a technical background, but only theoretical knowledge with no interest to keep the knowledge up to date and without the desire to apply it in practice. On the other hand, there can be a person without a technical background, but following actual trends, self-learning necessary skills, and applying the skills in personal projects.
But generally, successful QA needs a can-do attitude and be MAINLY willing to learn new stuff as well as un-learn their previous knowledge or ways. Successful software tester needs to realize that software is not only about programming and coding, that games are not only about playing. Really good testers are able to break stuff as well as analyze everything and anything. Be able to focus and de-focus, think out of the box.
Are you thinking about changing your career into a completely different industry? Then it is a good idea to check if you have the skills you will need to succeed at your software testing job. So what are the 10 essential skills of a successful software tester you ask? Well, read on to find out.
Web accessibility allows all people to use websites, web and mobile apps. A11y stands for accessibility because there are 11 letters between “a” and “y”. Web accessibility allows everybody to use the Internet fully. And it does not include only software.
In case you are planning to change your career into software testing and ever wondered how the typical day of a software tester looks like you can read about mine.
Are you thinking about a career switch to IT but don’t have a computer science degree? Don’t despair. I went through it successfully myself in my mid-30s and prepared this complete and affordable plan on how you can switch to tech even in your mature years.