Software Testing Jobs Edge Up Slightly

Last month continued the upward trend for the software testing industry. In October, the AT*SQA Index™ for the software testing industry rose to 132, up from 129 in September. The growth was primarily driven by job openings. Most other measures, including salaries, were flat.

As jobs increase, that means opportunities for promotion in your own company may also increase. However, competition appears to be very strong, so give yourself an edge. If you don't have ISTQB Foundation Level certification, get that right away. If you're ready for the next step, prove your advanced abilities with ISTQB Test Management, ISTQB Test Analyst, ISTQB Test Automation Strategy, ISTQB Test Automation Engineering, or ISTQB AI Testing.

If you work (or want to work) in an industry with specialized testing needs, consider the specialty certifications mentioned below.

Are you ready to make a purchase but unsure about your schedule? When you purchase ISTQB exam vouchers through AT*SQA, you have 365 days to take the exam, plus access to exclusive benefits that only AT*SQA provides – learn more below.

Prove Your Specialized Testing Skills

• ISTQB Game Testing
• ISTQB Automotive Testing
• ISTQB Gambling Industry Testing
• ISTQB Model-Based Testing
• ASTQB IoT and Mobile Testing

Recruit Software Testers the Easy Way

Recruiting outstanding software testers is crucial to your organization’s success. However, finding available testers can be difficult, especially if you need specific knowledge and skills.

Why AT*Work™ makes hiring easy:

• The testers are available for work now because they are between jobs or available for freelance
• All testers have at least one certification or micro-credential through ASTQB/AT*SQA
• Many testers also have additional ISTQB certifications or AT*SQA micro-credentials for specialization
• Testers are ranked by their Testing Tiers® level

Advantages to Employers Utilizing AT*Work™

• You can search by testing area, scripting/programming language, test tool, and domain
• Testers report their skill level for each item, ranging from "Knowledgeable, limited experience" to "Expert, can teach others"
• It's free to use

Read more in our article, "Finding Top-Tier Talent the Easy Way" or visit AT*Work™ right now.

AT*Work™ enables you to make informed hiring decisions and ensure that your software testers meet the industry standard. Start your search now.

Looking for a Job? Share Your AT*Work™ Profile

If you are actively searching for a job, include a link to your AT*Work on your resume, in your emails, and in correspondence with hiring managers.

It's easy. Here are the steps:

• Go to the AT*Work search page
• Enter information that will bring up your profile
• Click on your profile
• Then copy the URL for that page and paste it wherever you need it

Note that the profile lists your location, but for privacy reasons, users won't see your name until they create an account, agree to the terms of use, and log in.

This is a quick way to share your certifications, credentials, skills, and experience levels with one simple addition. Feel free to use the logo above!

3 Ways the Official U.S. List Helps You 

1. It can help you get jobs with American companies. American companies and governmental organizations check with ASTQB & AT*SQA to see if you are certified. Why? Because ASTQB is the official U.S. board for ISTQB certification and AT*SQA is our official ISTQB exam provider. If you're on this list, companies know you took the official U.S. Board's American English ISTQB exam. 
    
2. It could help your company get contracts with American companies. Your inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ is a bonus for your company because it demonstrates your commitment to working with a U.S.-based software quality team. That's a big deal.
    
3. It makes you and your company more prominent. AT*SQA and ASTQB promote the importance of hiring individuals on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, and our ads have been seen more than 50 million times. That makes your certification accomplishment more well-known to U.S. employers and clients every day! Don't forget that ASTQB and AT*SQA will also give you Testing Tiers® points that increase your level on the list.