How to Get a Job In Software Testing

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Episode 013 of The Evil Tester Show covers "How To Get a Job in Software Testing".

- Getting a Job is different from Doing the Job

- Persistence is key to getting a job

- Build an online portfolio on LinkedIn

- Apply for jobs slightly out of reach

- Amend your CV for each job that you really want

- You do not need to code to Test Software

- You might need coding skills on your CV to pass the interview filter

- Demonstrate that you can test software, even if you are looking for your first job in software testing.

Shownotes are available from https://eviltester.com/show

This is an audio/video episode and the video version is available on youtube:

https://youtu.be/QB8n5RXTV10

Direct Show Notes Link:

https://www.eviltester.com/show/013-how-to-get-a-job-in-testing/

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How to Get a Job In Software Testing

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Episode 013 of The Evil Tester Show covers "How To Get a Job in Software Testing".

- Getting a Job is different from Doing the Job

- Persistence is key to getting a job

- Build an online portfolio on LinkedIn

- Apply for jobs slightly out of reach

- Amend your CV for each job that you really want

- You do not need to code to Test Software

- You might need coding skills on your CV to pass the interview filter

- Demonstrate that you can test software, even if you are looking for your first job in software testing.

Shownotes are available from https://eviltester.com/show

This is an audio/video episode and the video version is available on youtube:

https://youtu.be/QB8n5RXTV10

Direct Show Notes Link:

https://www.eviltester.com/show/013-how-to-get-a-job-in-testing/

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