Sérgio Martins recently wrote and article on The Dark Side of Being a Test Automation Engineer. This blog post is a response to that article. I will be focusing on career growth as a tester here. The 5 points that Sérgio covers are: Blame Magnet Loneliness Feeling undervalued Minimal Wage Compensation Career Growth Easily Capped… Continue reading Re: The Dark Side of Being a Test Automation Engineer
Category: Job hunting
How depression has impacted my worklife
I first developed chronic depression during uni back in 2012. I also started working in tech as a part time software tester back in 2011. I’ve always felt like my depression has impacted my work and this blog post is a reflection on that. 2011 – That first testing gig I had been working in… Continue reading How depression has impacted my worklife
The 1 page CV – revisted
Another year and another iteration of the 1 page CV. Created using Canva. It’s easy to scan and has these embedded links: A Mobile App Test Strategy Improving your testing skills It’s evolved a bit over the years. Here’s 2020’s version and here’s older versions. Would you want to interview me if you saw this… Continue reading The 1 page CV – revisted
Work: The next chapter
I’m moving on from my role in April and this blog post is a reflection on what I’d like to do next. Last time I did this type of reflection I wanted to focus on mobile app technology. Working for myself During the pandemic I have enjoyed putting more content online, from career tips for… Continue reading Work: The next chapter
2020 in reflection
ah, 2020. You started with such promise. So much potential for those perfect vision jokes. What a complete and utter dumpster fire you turned out to be. Goal Setting? I was going to use this blog to reflect on some goal setting for the year ahead but I didn’t achieve any of the goals I… Continue reading 2020 in reflection
The 1 page CV
How many pages should you Resume/Curriculum Vitae have? I’ve always liked to keep mine below 2 pages and I’ve regularly experimented with a 1 page one. However different countries will have different expectations. And the CV is a relic from the past. Is it all that useful anymore? My 1 Page CV This here is… Continue reading The 1 page CV
Discrimination in the Workplace
There are many forms of discrimination you could face when you are looking for work or in the workplace. Whether it’s based on; Gender Appearance Family Religion Sexual Orientation Age Many of these forms of discrimination are illegal in many countries. Hiring Managers/Recruiters who work in Human Resources departments (HR) know how to protect their… Continue reading Discrimination in the Workplace
Buddha in Testing: Chapter 5
At the end of Buddha in Testing, Pradeep asks the reader to co-author the next chapter with him. So this blog post is my attempt at writing part of Chapter 5 of this book: What is the chaos that surrounds you in testing? Write now, during the pandemic a lot of people have been made… Continue reading Buddha in Testing: Chapter 5
Technical tips for Software Testers
My software testing career tips series on Youtube is going well. So well in fact that I need to break out and collect the 4 part mini series on technical skills into it’s own blog post here. Part 1: learn command line Nothing will impress you colleagues more than your technical prowess with the command… Continue reading Technical tips for Software Testers
My Testing Career Cheatsheet
Are you looking for 1 on 1 career advice from me? You can book me in via Calendly, my rates of $99 AUD for 30 minutes will apply. Here’s a PDF of useful links, tips and resources that have helped me in my career so far: 1 – Start with Why Why do you want… Continue reading My Testing Career Cheatsheet