How to get Software Testing Jobs in 2024 | Salary | Open Source Contribution | QA Mindset |QA Career

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 everything from Whether it's better to work in Startups or Big companies, why Selenium is a big deal, and which tools you should learn if you're just starting in automation.

Our guest, Rahul Yadav who is a Principal Consultant shares invaluable insights gained from their 12+ years of experience in the Software Testing field.

Join us as we navigate through essential topics such as the basics of Open-source contribution and how to get started. Plus, we'll dive into what employers look for in QA interviews and what you can do outside of work to boost your QA career, and much more! 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.

🔍 Timestamps:

Coming Up - (0:00)
Introduction - (3:19)
Startups or Big companies? - (5:40)
Why Selenium comes first in mind? - (12:03)
Which tool to learn if you are starting with automation? - (16:20)
What is Open source contribution? - (20:10)
How one can start with open source contribution? - (26:26)
How do you select QA during Interviews? - (37:18)
How much hike did you get as a QA in recent market? - (48:05)
QA mindset? - (1:12:39)
How to choose between multiple offers? - (1:06:59)
Career stops after 15-20 years? - (1:17:32)
Mentorship? - (1:21:13)
Final Advice - (1:26:30)

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