The demand for software at the moment is bigger than ever. People just can't seem to get enough of apps, and that's on top of the already large market for games, office tools and mechanical processing programs. As such there's also a great rush to get things out into the market before users get bored and move on to something else, or choose a competitor's piece of software. But on the flip side, consumers are also more critical than ever of the way a piece of software runs, meaning the most minor bugs can lead to products bombing after their release.
The simple solution to software bugs is to employ a lot of testers to make sure that everything is running smoothly, and that's where the career opportunities come in. Before you start thinking about how much you'll make each year, you have to consider if you're suited to software testing. It's not necessarily about IT knowledge - courses can develop that. It's more about whether you have patience and good enthusiasm towards logical problem solving. Work can be repetitive, but if you're someone that simply enjoys working out a puzzle it can be satisfying too.
Qualifications can help you to stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for jobs, and making progress within a company too. ISTQB and ISEB certificates are an international recognised award, so if you're going to get trained up first these are a good way to go about it. There are lots of institutes offering training, so find somewhere local, and select a course that lets you perform lots of hands on work.
That said, you can skip the qualifications and go straight into a ground level job. For example, many software testing institutes offer summer placements for students, and other internships for people with an interest in testing and possibly some background in code too. This can be a really great way of showing your skills to an employer before it comes to the job application stage.
So the basic messages if you're thinking of starting out are: think about what you're like as a person, and whether you're suited to it; consider qualifications to get you started; and look for job and temporary work opportunities near you.
The simple solution to software bugs is to employ a lot of testers to make sure that everything is running smoothly, and that's where the career opportunities come in. Before you start thinking about how much you'll make each year, you have to consider if you're suited to software testing. It's not necessarily about IT knowledge - courses can develop that. It's more about whether you have patience and good enthusiasm towards logical problem solving. Work can be repetitive, but if you're someone that simply enjoys working out a puzzle it can be satisfying too.
Qualifications can help you to stand out from the crowd when it comes to applying for jobs, and making progress within a company too. ISTQB and ISEB certificates are an international recognised award, so if you're going to get trained up first these are a good way to go about it. There are lots of institutes offering training, so find somewhere local, and select a course that lets you perform lots of hands on work.
That said, you can skip the qualifications and go straight into a ground level job. For example, many software testing institutes offer summer placements for students, and other internships for people with an interest in testing and possibly some background in code too. This can be a really great way of showing your skills to an employer before it comes to the job application stage.
So the basic messages if you're thinking of starting out are: think about what you're like as a person, and whether you're suited to it; consider qualifications to get you started; and look for job and temporary work opportunities near you.
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