Would you like to improve your chances of getting hired or earning a promotion? Then you need to read these 7 insights from a veteran test manager about what she would like to see in a software tester. As she notes in this white paper's introduction:
"I've recently been doing performance reviews and hiring. It forced me to put some serious thought into what I look for and value in a software testing employee. It comes down to 7 primary characteristics (we could even think of these as quality characteristics for people!)."
Whether you are a software testing manager, someone seeking a QA testing job, or a tester looking to get promoted, you will benefit by applying these 7 winning behaviors to your business life.
Anyone can claim they understand a software testing area, but employers want you to prove it. That's why ISTQB certifications from ASTQB and AT*SQA are so helpful.
If a boss needs to make a decision between two testers with similar experience, having several certifications could make the difference. Get started on your next certification today.
The AT*Learn software training offered by AT*SQA is invaluable for learning about new software testing areas. It also helps you prepare for AT*SQA micro-credentials.
It also has a nice bonus if you're preparing for your ISTQB Foundation Level exam: extra sample exams.
These sample exams were specially created for ASTQB's ISTQB Foundation Level exam used by AT*SQA. Plus, they are online so you can get the full interactive experience. For just $7.99 per month, they are a bargain. Plus, you'll have access to webinars and courses that cover 15 micro-credential areas such as API testing, DevOps testing, and more.
Learn more about AT*Learn, and register so you can access the extra ISTQB Foundation Level sample exams.
Finding the perfect match between employers and software testers can be difficult. The new AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire makes it easy by connecting employers with testers available for hire.
AT*Work lets you search for certified and credentialed software testers using the following self-reported criteria:
Testing Areas
Scripting/Programming Languages
Test Tools
Domains
Software testers meeting the criteria are sorted based on their Testing Tiers® points and shown with a self-reported experience rating for each item.
Search now for certified and credentialed software testers.
Testing the System: A Holistic Approach to Security in Systems Development
As cybersecurity threats evolve, testing is increasingly critical in maintaining systems' integrity, availability, and confidentiality. The free ACM TechTalk, "Testing the System: A Holistic Approach to Security in Systems Development," explores a systems-oriented perspective on testing, drawing on concepts of risk management, security frameworks, and the interplay between human and technical elements of cybersecurity.
The talk takes place on Thursday, January 23, at 12:00 PM ET/17:00 UTC. You will gain insights into integrating comprehensive security testing strategies across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on areas such as:
Risk-Based Testing
Framework Compliance Testing
Advanced Threat Testing
Continuous Testing and Monitoring
Human-Centric Testing
This talk is presented by Scott Tilley, an Emeritus Professor at the Florida Institute of Technology. Will Tracz, former Chair of ACM SIGSOFT and member of the ACM Professional Development Committee, will moderate the questions and answers session following the talk.
No matter where you live in the world, taking your ISTQB exam through our official ISTQB exam provider, AT*SQA, is a great choice. AT*SQA has excellent customer service, and their free AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire helps if you're ever between jobs.
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. Even if you aren't interested in working for an American employer now, this could be helpful in the future.
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 because companies may add a requirement in their RFPs that you be on the Official U.S. List.
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.
Of course, ASTQB & AT*SQA also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register! Register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB or our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA now to get on both lists and earn Testing Tiers® ranking points.
Take Your ISTQB Exam at Home Anywhere
Did you know you can take your ISTQB exam from ASTQB & AT*SQA anywhere in the world? You've always been able to do so through a testing center, but you can also do so from home! Your ISTQB certification from ASTQB & AT*SQA is valid worldwide.
Keep up with other testers to keep your career strong. Register now at our exam provider, AT*SQA, to take your ISTQB exam at home.
Contact us if you need assistance or have questions. We can make the process easy for you.
