what does it take to grow into a professional (tester)?
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What does it take to grow into
a professional (tester)?Helena Jeret-Mäe, Nortal
Twitter: @HelenaJ_MBlog: thepainandgainofedwardbear.wordpress.com
Who am I?• Head of Testing
• Previously…• Test lead• Technical writer
• Volunteering and participating in the testing community•Writing and speaking about
testing• Team member at Nordic
Testing Days•Member of PEST (Peers of
Estonian Software Testing)
Accelerators• INCREASE serendipity•SEEK feedback •LEARN from varied and multiple sources•REFLECT regularly on your experience•GO where likeminded people are
INCREASE serendipity > SOCIALIZE and support creating networks internallySEEK feedback > FACILITATE internal community
LEARN from varied sources > MODEL professional skills and knowledge
REFLECT regularly > FOSTER a mentoring culture
GO where likeminded people are > CONNECT with others on the outside