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• Good teams come clean about their IT competence

  How is your company culture going to stay up to date on IT trends? Don't let that question linger, since, sooner or later, you'll work with a technology you don't understand at all. Continue Reading

• How do I find my career path in software testing?

  I've been a tester for many years and want to progress professionally. Yet, I'm struggling to find chances for advancement and a career path in software testing. Any pointers? Continue Reading

• Missing out on software conferences? Here are four worthy alternatives

  When you skip a conference, you miss the chance to hear talks from thought leaders, learn new practices, network and even discover upcoming technological advents. Here are four comparable ways to ... Continue Reading

• How can I attend software testing conferences?

  You want to attend a software testing conference, but your employer said it's too expensive. Here are some ways to improve your chances to attend. Continue Reading

• Which software engineer skills matter? All of them

  The ongoing developer shortage means employers face unique challenges when it comes to hiring. LinkedIn's Sarah O'Brien offers insight into how developers behave and what they're really looking for. Continue Reading

• Adoption of continuous testing in DevOps and Agile cultures

  The best way to engender continuous testing in DevOps shops? Take the lead. Here's how testers can create change and align disparate goals for organizations.Continue Reading

• Is a software test schedule at the development team's mercy?

  Does the development team determine the software test schedule? Find out why working with DevOps can alleviate some time and test constraints.Continue Reading

• What enterprises learn from software failure incidents

  Research from Etsy and IBM suggests we are learning the wrong lessons from software failure incidents and points toward how to get it right.Continue Reading

• Who is responsible for software development and design?

  Can developers and designers ever meet in the middle? And if so, how can they speak the same language? Expert Jason Grant offers tried-and-true advice for making it work.Continue Reading

• How can a female junior software tester survive in a sexist startup?

  Software testers are no more immune to hostile work environments than anyone else. Expert Gerie Owen explains how to survive in a challenging startup.Continue Reading

• Why am I always being passed over for software test lead jobs?

  It can be frustrating and demoralizing when you're not chosen to test the latest and most interesting software. Expert Gerie Owen shares what to do about it.Continue Reading

• I'm in a rut! How can I find a stable software testing career path?

  You want to move your testing career forward, but your employer isn't helping. Expert Gerie Owen offers advice about taking charge of your career development.Continue Reading

• Developer advocates for more women in STEM, top-level tech jobs

  It's high time to break the tech glass ceiling, says Telerik's Jen Looper. She describes tactics for getting more women in STEM jobs and C-level tech positions in this podcast.Continue Reading

• How can I negotiate for a better QA salary?

  It's not all about the paycheck, but salary is important. Expert Amy Reichert offers firsthand advice to help you negotiate the salary of your dreams. Her secret? Always bargain.Continue Reading

• When resume padding hides true software tester skills

  What do you do when that job candidate is a little too perfect? Resume padding is on the rise, unfortunately. Here's what expert Matt Heusser offers as a solution.Continue Reading