Hiring Testers and Testing Services Companies? Keep These 3 Factors in Mind

When you add new testers or hire a testing services company, there are 3 considerations to keep in mind:

1. Miscommunication can reduce efficiency. For example, if your headquarters uses American English but your testers have not developed that proficiency, this could cause inefficiencies in reporting and communication. 
2. Differences in testing terminology can pose a significant risk. If a testing services company uses different definitions, this can introduce errors. 
3. Differences in testing principles can cause misalignment or conflict. If you approach testing with one set of principles but your testing services company utilizes another, that can create problems for project management and more.

• The testers are more likely to use globally accepted software testing terms and principles because ISTQB certification is used in more than 130 countries.
• The testers have shown their commitment to communicating well with U.S.-based teams because they have earned their ISTQB certifications using American English.

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 official American English ISTQB exam. 
    
2. It could help your company get U.S. contracts. 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. American companies notice things like that.
    
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.

Do You Have Questions About Taking ISTQB Exams?

Our official exam provider, AT*SQA, is always happy to answer your questions about registration, scheduling, and more! You can find answers to common questions such as these on their instruction page:

• How do I register for an exam?
• How do I take an exam?
• How do I reschedule an exam?
• How do I prepare for an online exam from home?