There is no shortage of material out there to help you become a better tester, but what about landing a role as a tester in the first place? How do you set yourself up for success? How do you set yourself apart from everyone else?

This book guides you through how you present yourself on paper and in person so prospective employers can see the best you have to offer. There’s a lot more to it than sending out your resume, a chat with a recruiter and an interview or two. We’re going to focus on

• Putting together a standout CV
• Techniques to improve your interview skills
• Building your personal brand and,
• What to do when you’re not actively looking

To make sure you’re prepared when the time comes to begin your job hunt or when opportunity comes knocking.

Do you want to become a Software Tester but not sure where to start?

Do you want to up-skill so you remain relevant in today's job market?

Once you have landed a role as a Software Tester, how do you ensure you thrive in the role?

In this book, I will share the different paths you can take towards becoming a software tester, useful ways you can up-skill along with what I wish I knew in my first year of testing.

After reading this book you'll also be able to:

• Understand the difference between Test Cases, Exploratory Testing and Ad Hoc Testing and when one approach is more suitable than the other
• Write an effective bug report
• Understand the benefits of learning test automation along with when you should and shouldn't write test automation
• Test against implicit requirements
• Imagine what a tester's typical day may look like
• Prevent bugs
• Ask for testability

(Chapter 2: Gaining Skills Before (and After) You First Role and Chapter 15: Advice From Testers Around the World are included in the free sample).

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