How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Question in a Software Testing Interview
How do you answer when the job interviewer asks you those four dreaded words: "tell me about yourself"? Jon weighs in on this difficult question.
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Jonathan McGreevy
Jon is a regular blog contributor who contracts for SoftwareTester.Careers. He has led the test strategy on projects ranging from small apps to company-defining flagship solutions.
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Is That New Job Right For You? Ask the Right Questions
Thinking of accepting a new job role? Be sure the right questions before you do, as it'll help you to determine if it's the right fit for you.
Software Testing Salary for Freshers: What’s the Ballpark?
Fresh out of uni and getting started in software testing? Jon lays out salary expectations for freshers who are starting out in the industry.
Is Plenty of Notice a Good Thing?
In this post, Jon weighs up the pros and cons of notice periods (especially those on the longer side) and the effect that they can have on both sides.
Stop Playing to Your Weaknesses
It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we have to 'fix' our weaknesses - but this thinking is not only misguided, it devalues the profession...
Why are our Incomes such a Taboo Subject?
Disclosing your salary to colleagues and peers is often seen as completely taboo. In this post, Jon explains why we should be more open with others...
Job Offer? Why You Should Think Before Saying Yes
Getting a job offer is always great. But if you say yes, will you be doing so for all the right reasons? You should stop and think before you accept.
Why You Should Choose a Career in Software Testing
Considering a career in software testing? This post gives a few reasons why you should strongly consider jumping head-first into this noble profession...
How to Become a Tester Without Experience
Want to get into software testing but have no experience? Jonathan explains how you can get started, from learning coding languages to applying to roles.