Is ISTQB Certification Worth it in 2024? | How to grow as a Software Tester | QA Engineer Salary?

Welcome to the QA Podcast, where we talk about Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Automation Testing, and Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) roles.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of QA careers, covering important topics such as QA engineer salary, Should freshers choose a software testing career in 2024, how to learn software testing, what is istqb certification, skills required for software testing job in 2024, how to grow as a software tester in 2024 and qa mindset.

Our guest, Neeraj who is a QA Manager and ISTQB Trainer shares invaluable insights gained from their 16+ years of experience in the Software Testing field.

Join us as we navigate through essential topics such as how to remove coding fear, how to overcome fear of programming, how to grow in software testing career, how to build a strong portfolio, future scope of software testing in 2024, will ai replace software testers and Current job market 2024.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the QA landscape, this episode offers actionable advice and practical tips to help you excel in your QA journey.

Connect with Neeraj:
Youtube Channel - ‪@TMSQUARETECH‬
Linkedin -   / neeraj-kumar-singh-0643998  

📌 Connect with Me:
LinkedIn:   / rathodsiddharth  
Topmate: https://topmate.io/siddharth_rathod_sdet
Instagram:   / simplyautomatewithsiddharth  

🔍 Timestamps:

Coming Up - (0:00)
Introduction - (2:32)
How did you get your first Software Testing job? - (5:13)
Should freshers choose a software testing career in 2024? - (11:25)
How to learn Software testing? - (18:18)
What is ISTQB certification and who should do ISTQB certification? - (21:27)
Will ISTQB certification help freshers or non it to switch to Software Testing? - (31:47)
Skills required for software testing job? - (35:12)
QA Mindset to become a good software tester? - (44:36)
How to remove coding fear? - (51:32)
How to grow as a software tester in 2024? - (55:35)
Current Job market? Recession? - (1:00:15)
How to build a strong portfolio? - (1:03:12)
Future scope of software testing? - (1:07:06)
Will AI replace software testers? - (1:12:39)
How to keep ourselves updated with the latest software testing trends? - (1:19:06)
Final advice - (1:22:00)

Thanks for tuning in to Simply Automate With Siddharth 🌐

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