Here are tips to keep your career on track no matter what comes your way.
Be Ready for Any Economy
ASTQB's "Test the Tester"
How much do you know about different software testing topics? Our "Test the Tester" quizzes will help you gauge your knowledge and give you confidence that you can study and pass your ISTQB exam.
The most recent quiz had the question, "As with all scripting techniques, linear scripting starts with some manual test procedures. What is a con of linear scripting?" The answer was (3), "The amount of effort required to automate any given test procedure will be mostly dependent on the size (number of steps or actions) required to perform it." Learn more about ISTQB Test Automation Engineering.
Are You Ready for Changes in the Economy? Preparing Now is Key for Testers & Managers
Economic changes catch many testers – and managers – off guard. Projects can evaporate overnight. Layoffs can occur. Workloads for those left behind can increase.
How do you get your testing career ready for a recession? If you are a manager, how do you prepare your testing team?
ASTQB has identified a few ways to stay ahead of the curve:
Trend #1: When the economy goes down, educational enrollment goes up. Why is that, and what does this mean for you?
Trend #2: When everyone wants a job, getting an interview can be exceptionally difficult. How can you move your resume to the top?
Trend #3: The amount of work doesn’t drop as quickly as the number of staff to do that work. How can you protect yourself as a manager?
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.
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.
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.
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 FAQ page:
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 now you can also do so from home!
