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Registrace 3. 11. 2020
QA Engineer sharing her work days by vlogs and great tips on getting started as a QA
What does a software QA Analyst actually do?
Let's dive in and find out what is a QA Analyst, what are his job daily responsibilities and what is the tech market saying about the job listing. Quite interesting making these types of videos where I actually gather the definitions and key facts.
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My e-mail: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com
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For music I use Epidemic sound: share.epidemicsound.com/5f8d8z
My e-mail: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com
TikTok: @elsaqas
Instagram: @elsadoessocial
#qaengineer #softwareengineering
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Live: Exploratory testing of Canva
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Hey, come and join me on my first ever live testing challenge with me. My goal on this was a little bit like an experiment and a challenge on how many bugs I will manage to find in a restricted time slot. I had given myself 15-20 minutes to test Canva app and see how it goes and how many things I can find. Obviously as I mentioned I had used this tool before, BUT i really had never checked all ...
What is ISTQB certification & how to pass it?
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Lets talk about ISTQB today and what it is. I am sharing my personal tips & tricks on how to get it, why would you actually need to pass the certification and anything else I though might be useful to you guys as software testers or quality assurance engineers. Obviously there are other certifications in testing you can pass, but this one is very well known and I have two of them so here ya go!...
day in the life of a QA Engineer working from home
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Come hang out with me on my typical day of work as a QA Engineer. This was actually very fun to edit, so much so that I stayed up until 01:30 to finish it :D Usually, release days are very active in work - I like to start before the meetings to get ahead of my todos. thought it would also be cool to share more of what it looks like where I live. Video sections; 00:00 - 01:30 - Intro 01:31 - 05:...
How I actually got started as a QA Engineer with 0 experience
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This year I have a different goal on this channel in general to be more real on many things and so I thought what better than to share my actual story of how I got started. This is basically how I started as an intern and grew into QA Engineer/QA Lead. This is my personal story so every person has their own path - drop any questions below hit the like so the algorithm would love me! Disclaimer:...
How to become a Beta tester
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I got very interested in everything surrounding beta testing in software development so here we are - diving head deep into getting all the facts together of what actually is a beta tester in software development and how to become one. There are so many possibilities to get a job as a beta tester that I could have only dreamt of 7 years ago. Very nice that there are so many public companies you...
What does a QA engineer & Software tester actually do?
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Let's dive head first into figuring out what QA Engineer vs software tester actually do! I am going through what are their job responsibilities, what is a software development lifecycle and what real-life job offers actually expect from us. Obviously guys this is an overview of all of that and I try to make it as digestible as possible, so SDLC may be interpreted differently as well - I saw oth...
Week in my life as a QA Engineer while visiting San Francisco office
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Tag along as I go on a work trip to San Francisco, USA as a QA Engineer and show you what we were up to. Also the days started counting only from the working days moving forward (except day 6). I know that I ain't showing much of the working here, but that will be left for other times - also just too much secret sauce there to share. Also, we saw American football being played in real life- wha...
How to do Exploratory Testing | + Free checklist
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How to do Exploratory Testing | Free checklist
8 tips to become better Manual QA as a beginner
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8 tips to become better Manual QA as a beginner
Got a QA Tester Interview? Follow My Tips & Questions to Nail It!
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Got a QA Tester Interview? Follow My Tips & Questions to Nail It!
A Productive Day in the Life of a remote QA Engineer
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A Productive Day in the Life of a remote QA Engineer
How to Get Started as QA Tester with 0 Experience
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How to Get Started as QA Tester with 0 Experience
Thank you for the very clear explanation 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Amazing content please which Job board website did you use in this video?
Thank you! I used Indeed or sometimes Glassdoor to check for company reviews 😊
I’m currently trying to transition out of manual testing. The amount of tools to learn are overwhelming. Every job wants something different. Any recommendations on where you think I should begin? I don’t exactly enjoy learning how to code but I know I have to figure it out if I want to get to six figures.
Thats awesome and yes it truly is overwhelming, I have checked what companies are looking for and its sometimes just many different tools and languages. My best advice is to usually transition to automation via company you work for if it is possible. That is the best way to learn if they give you that time. Since the job postings say different things then if you learn something and later there are no offers than it would be, not really for nothing, but I hope you got the point. Also if you like manual QA then I would also consider sticking to what you love as I believe your work is better when you do something you like! There are also options to go into managament positions to get to six figures maybe that would be something you like and can enjoy. 😊
Hi Elsa, thank you so much :) Helps a lot! As a junior tester I absolutely love your videos :)
Yeey so excited to hear that! Also congratz on becoming a tester! :)
please make a video on how one can become a QA engineer i am an aspiring QA engineer I want to become a QA engineer.
Yes, it is already on my list and will come out in the near future :) Thank you for watching!
I started as a QA Intern in march and your videos have been very helpful and nice, thank you :)
Wow thats amazing! How do you like it so far? Also thank tou for the kind words, I really apreciate it! 🥰
@@elsaqa I like it a lot, and i'm lucky to have a nice QA Lead on the team :)
@@WoodzenWoodzenWoodzenWoodzen oh that is truly a key to have a great manager that can teach you and is willing to do that! Awesome!
OMG! This is so useful! Our QA team said they would have loved to see this video when they were just starting out But now they are professionals and also share their experience. In our latest video they shared their software testing trends 2024, very handy!
yes! I was thinking the same thing when making this video haha. oh that’s cool I will check it out! ☺️
im a beginner QA, and your channel is inspiring ❤ Do you still have a discord?
That is so awesome to hear, thank you! 🥰 It still is live but noone is interested to use it. If you want to chat you can find my socials on my youtube profile and reach out there 🙃
Great stuff.. it would be vreat you post more such videos on live testing. How about doing same on sites like Walmart, or Microsoft products like OneNote , Word etc.
Thank you so much, that is actually a really great idea! I will definitely do that! ☺️
Thanks for such an informative video.
Your very welcome! 🙃
hi @elsa
Hey :)
@@elsaqa can you share your LinkedIn profile
@@elsaqa i am from Pakistan and if you have any freelance work related to QA testing i will do it in very low price
@@AhmadAli-zg2qi i dont really offer work, I just provide value on QA
@@elsaqa i am looking for work do you can any help
Im starting as a qa and your videos really helped me out! Please make videos building test plannings and methods u consider good ones. Congrats
Thank you, I will for sure do that, than you for the feedback! :)
Thank you 😄
Your welcome! 🙃
The foundation level exam was really difficult for me to pass and has yet to help me get a job. 😔
Yes, I passed only on the second try haha. The thing is it may not be straight up the reason you get the job, but there have been cases for me personally as I mentioned where they wanted me only because of the certificate. The important thing is that you understand and know how to apply the fundamentals and what else to check when testing. Fingers crossed you land something soon! <3
Hi Elsa, I really enjoyed your video 😃 and benefited from it so much 😊, thanks a lot 👏
Thank you so much, really happy to hear that! 🥰
My mom said that for every like you get cookies under your pillow while you sleep! Is that true? let's find out together! 😲😴
Beside great information i like u as well ❤
Haha thank you so much! ☺️
Why
Why what?
Thank you for his video....Really appreciate Please anyone that is willing to teach me automation testing, like using selenium web-drivers, Postman, Cypress etc, you can comment with your mail or contact so i can reach Thank you
Thank you so much! ☺️🙏🏽
Is better start as a Software tester and then transition to QA? Thank you for your video.
Well basically starting as a Junior Software Tester is like the start then you grow into a QA Engineer by gaining skill and experience! 🙂
Hi Elsa! Can you share your experiences in passing ISTQB exams
What exactly - like the process, the preparing or overall everything? 😊
Good information
Thank you ☺️
How much ram is required for testing in general. Which one r u using currently 8gb or 16gb? Tq
I am using macbook pro m2 with 16gb ram, but an 8gb ram is more than enough for testing. If you are not running tests it is more than enough! ☺️
stay consistent love
🙈❤️🙏🏽
is the test timed or was just how long it took you?
Yes the test is timed. The first one - foundation level- took 60 minutes and the advanced one was 180 minutes.
Hi Elsa, This was fun to watch too 🤓 Yes, definitely do more of these type of videos. All valuable insights from a veteran tester 🤩👊
Thank you indeed, I really appreciate it! 🙈☺️
This was fun!!!! What would you like me to dive in more on or maybe test next? 🤩
Hi Elsa, can we connect on LinkedIn ? I’m currently transitioning into QA so I can easily reach out if I’ve got any some question if that’s fine with you
Hey. You can reach out to me on e-mail: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com Drop me ALL the questions 🙃
Hi Elsa! Thank you for sharing. I'm currently looking for a new job as a QA Engineer. My last title was QA Engineer, but the role was primarily that of a software tester, focusing on manual testing. This was because my previous company had a separate SDET team for automation. It's been challenging for me to find a new QA Engineer position because I lack automation skills. What do you suggest? Should I prioritize learning automation first?
Hey again. Honestly any skills will be of help to you, but you also have to research what the job market is saying and what skills are they looking for as. Also usually they ask for experience in this too so it is usually to go into automation through company growth opportunities but of course not always. Which country are you looking from a role in? Is it the EU market or US market or other?
@@elsaqa Ah, okay, thank you for the advice! Currently, I reside in Indonesia. However, due to numerous layoff issues within Indonesian startups, I've decided to enhance my knowledge first and explore foreign markets, perhaps focusing on the EU market. What are your thoughts? What should I study to prepare for the EU market?
@@Tata-fm1dw ah we have had layoffs on the EU side as well, market has shifted a bit, but when googling for open positions there are PLENTY open. EU market usually also want you to be a resident of it for a lot of roles that I was checking yesterday. Are you planning to stay in Indonesia? I would go and check their vacancies and check what they are asking for, offering to establish what it is you are maybe lacking first. Then improve on those aspects.
@@elsaqa Ah, I thought this only impacted Indonesia, but apparently not 🥲. In my long-term plans, I aim to leave Indonesia for the foreign market, particularly the EU. If an opportunity arises, I'll seize it, even if it means relocating. Thank you so much for your help, Elsa! Feel free to ask for any information about me; I'll gladly share it. Thanks!
@@Tata-fm1dw Yes, well I wish you good luck on your search and keep following your goals no matter what and you will definitely get there!
Nice sharing Elsa😊. Can I connect you to LinkedIn or other social media?
Hey. I have tiktok: elsaqas and email you can reach me: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com 🙃
How do you find an apprentice?
I asked around if companies were looking for interns 🙂
I have been on the other side, the interviewer, cv and tech test reviewer. I think what I most found difficult when interviewing was plain lying in CV's totally unable to answer basic questions on topics the CV said they had experience in. Keep it truthful. Another problem is just a lack of understanding of what the candidate actually worked on before and not being able to explain the product they were testing with clarity, your a tester you should be curious, you should at least understand what underlying tech is used, even if you cant build with it yourself, that has an affect in your testing. Oh and finally tech tests if your going to copy something from the internet at least change the comments and make sure you actually fully understand what you are submitting. Good video, refering to your own experience when asked a question is great but even if you have no relevant experience, hearing how you may theoretically approach a problem is still interesting to an interviewer (at least is to me😅)
Oh totally great point for sure. I thought of many other after I released this video 😄 But yes you should know what you have worked on and definitely not lie as to not be able to answer basic questions! My experience was that I did respond and pretty close to the correct answer, but I guess this question defined if I am a good QA or not whatever that is so…a fun story though 😅
hello, love your content... there is so much information on the internet, can you specify exactly which websites/webpages to get info and print out on test managers to study
Thank you so much! ☺️ Oh yes here it is: www.istqb.org/certifications/test-manager
Thank you for making this video. I am currently in Finance and want to switch to tech for a more flexible and promising career. Becoming a Software tester is a good place for me to start.
I would say it is a great place to start as it has a great career path I would say for any personality type. Either you may want to be a leader or something else it is definitely diverse enough for you to choose from. 👌🏽
I am a non technical Project Manager and I want to understand the QA side of the software/IT business. I feel like it will help me ensure better delivery and customer satisfaction. I am loving your chanel. Can you suggest a good course that I can take to get a complete understanding of QA? I dont have any formal Software Engineer or CS education or Coding experience btw.
That’s great that you are learning it, it will definitely helio you be a better manager when you understand how stuff works. I will only suggest my own stuff as I can’t vouch for anyone else’s since I have not gone through them haha. I just started a community where I am going to start adding more stuff, more in depth stuff actually as well as share my course in the upcoming time. Feel free to join :) www.skool.com/quality-assurance-academy-8964/about
Guys a like a day keeps the bugs away! 👀
already send request to join!
@@Tata-fm1dw i am experimenting with this platform, not sure if I will continue to use it as I am not sure it will give people the best platform. We will see in a day or two thats why I haven’t advertised it anywhere just added a link here 🙂
@@elsaqa Okay, please let us know your decision whether to continue using this platform or not. Hopefully, you can make it happen! 😆
I'm saving for #road2qa now! I read that book as well! "Think and Grow Rich" ❤Lovely life you have there!
oh, thats awesome! How do you like the book? ☺ Also thank you - I really do live a dream life! 💚
Hi elsa,is it possible to chat with you personally and ask for advice , on this new career path of qa engineer
hey, sure let's connect- my email: makingitwithelsa@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing the video. If you happen to notice me landing a job tomorrow as a graduate software validation engineer on LinkedIn, part of that success is due to your clarification on these matters. Much appreciated, Denis Hardi.
Oh man thank you, comments like this remind me why I do what I do! I really appreciate the kind words always happy to hear them! 🥰
How can I get a remote job like this, I mean what are the skills I need
You nees to learn software testing basica and then in real life how to apply those skills. You can start off as a sodtware tester and grow in many directions as a QA Engineer, QA Lead or something else you wish ☺️
Any suggestions for training to become a software tester?
For sure to learn from other experienced folks, it will make the road to those skills much shorter! I am working on a course right now and will also provide such a thing to others very soon 😊
Great content!! First time watching your videos and it clarify a lot of doubts to me XD. Kind regards from Dominican Republic
Haha thank you! It was the same for me too when making this 😄
Hi Elsa, I'm a QA Engineer from India, what you think about AGI it will take over the QA Jobs? Can you create a detailed video?
Thank you! You know what. That is a good idea! I will make a video on it ☺️
Looking forward it！😀
Even as a QA Engineer TIL. I never thought of the difference between them. This was very interesting, short and on point. Thanks!😊
Right?! I was thinking the same thing when I was compiling this. It was fun to learn all this😄
Hi elsa, Do you have an ISTQB community?
Hey. I do not. I will soon have a QA community though 😊
Be careful, or James Bach will be summoned to this comment section
Yeah he hates ISTQB - money grabbing organisation 😅
Haha I ain’t scared 😄well everything i say is informational and a lot of it is based on what I have seen been done in the industry. Of course it can all be subjective, but everyone can make their own informative choices - reading is free😊
Excellent quality video Elsa - reminded me of Jamiroquai 🤓Nice hairstyle too 👊
Awesome - thank you, nice to see you again! 😊
how y’all like my hotel room vibe video?
Loved it elsa. Found your video randomnly. Love from India.
@@general.aladeeenawesome to hear, thank you! ☺️
Is it a stressful job and do you have to do stand up meetings daily?
Haha well i think every job has its stresses but let’s be honest - they are all mostly made up in our heads. Depends really. Sometimes deadlines are stressful but if you have planned accordingly then not at all 🙂 And yes we have standups daily but they are short 😊
Do you have instagram ?
I don’t. I have tiktok @elsaqas 😌
Ok I’m going to message u on timtok
@@BabyCed sure let’s connect