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Software Testing Career Tips
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3 Ways Software Testers Can Prepare for Economic Ups and Downs

Is your organization adding staff or downsizing? As a software tester or manager, how can you stay prepared?

We’ve identified 3 key trends that will help you stay competitive and secure, no matter what the economy brings.

Protect Your Career
Tester Learning About a Promotion

Secrets to Getting Promoted as a Tester

 

Advancing in a software testing career can feel like a mystery, so we asked an experienced manager for insights on how testers can get promoted.

Watch the AT*SQA video revealing secrets to getting promoted in software testing. Another tip that will help with advancement: Take the career path quiz below to see the certifications needed for your career track. 

Secrets to Getting Promoted
Taking the Career Quiz

The Kind of Quiz You'll Like


Learn how to achieve your software testing career goals with this 2-minute career path quiz. ASTQB and AT*SQA worked with expert testers and test managers to identify the most important certifications for your software testing career.

In just minutes, you'll find your career path for software testing jobs, promotions, and job security. Try it now.
Find Your Career Path
AT*Work List

Free Job Resources for Testers and Companies


The AT*Work™ List of Software Testers for Hire helps employers and tech recruiters find certified and credentialed software testers for jobs and projects.

It's free to add yourself to the list if you're between jobs and are certified through AT*SQA.

Learn How to Appear in AT*Work

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