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Share your knowledge and views and build a better future for Software Testing!Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-6354841439962723852008-02-13T11:56:00.000+10:002008-02-13T12:01:49.296+10:00Looking for an Automation Test SpecialistWe are looking for an Automation Test Specialist with QuickTest Pro experience to join one of our clients on an initial 3 month contract.<br /><br />This contract is based in Brisbane starting ASAP.<br /><br />You will be expected to use your superior QTP experience to automate system, regression and smoke tests.<br /><br />You will be rewarded with an attractive contract rate and agency benefits.<br /><br /><a href="http://it.seek.com.au/showjob.asp?jobid=11819204">Apply today for a quick decision</a>!Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-58558293786166147412007-10-19T09:32:00.000+10:002007-10-19T09:45:08.465+10:00New look<a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">Targeted Resourcing Solutions</a> has undergone a bit of a face lift.<br /><br />After 3 years we felt it was time to freshen things up a little and define a brand that better portrayed what Targeted Resourcing Solutions was all about.<br /><br />We engaged Brand Building and Design company - <a href="http://www.artspoken.com.au/">ArtSpoken</a>.<br /><br />Working with the ArtSpoken consultant we came up with a whole new approach to our brand.<br /><br />Our new website is now fully operational an includes a new <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/trs-it-recruitment-register.php">Registration</a> page as well as a very useful <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/trs-it-recruitment-downloads.html">Downloads</a> page designed to help job seekers.<br /><br />We hope that you enjoy our new <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">website</a> and our new look.Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-11189436275944353412007-09-05T14:01:00.001+10:002007-09-05T14:32:33.783+10:00Rare skills in BrisbaneDuring the last 6-9 months is has become clear that the following skills are rather thin on the ground in Brisbane:<br /><br /><ul><li>J2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">EE</span> Developers and Administrators</li><li>MS Developers - InfoPath, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SharePoint</span>, .Net</li><li>SAP resources</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cognos</span> developers</li><li>Commercial web application developer - Java, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">PHP</span> + .Net</li></ul><p>This does not mean that if you are in one of these roles that you can demand huge contract rates. What it actually means is that you can take your time when choosing your next contract role. </p><p>Rather than just thinking about $$$$$, you should consider the reputation, prestige, profile for the organisation and chose the organisation that will benefit you the most.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-49473935668895602832007-09-05T14:01:00.000+10:002007-09-05T14:20:47.720+10:00Brisbane Testing MarketThe last month or so has seen some dramatic changes in the Brisbane IT Market.<br /><br />Especially in Software Testing - there appears to be a shift from Contract to Permanent recruitment with employers currently more interested in engaging permanent test professionals.<br /><br />Historically Brisbane has favoured Contract Testers - so why the switch?<br /><br />There are a number of possible reasons, but 2 main ones could explain the shift:<br /><br /><strong>1 - Contractor rates</strong><br />Over the last 6 months a number large high profile profile projects have had staffing issues and have literally thrown money at Testers to make them stay. These projects have created a dangerous president and contractors in the Testing arena are now demanding unrealistic rates. I personally have come across people who 12 - 24 months ago would have been happy working for $45 per hour who are now asking $75 per hour. That's an increase of over 50% in 2 years!!! no wonder employers have had enough!<br /><br />Contractors demanding these unrealistic rates are killing the market. Come on guys - be serious and ask yourself - do you really think you are worth the money you are demanding?<br /><br />It's simple economic - if you out-price yourself you will end out out of work! It's as simple as that! A word of advice - don't try to hold your agency or employer to ransom - be reasonable.<br /><br /><strong>2 - Federal Election</strong><br />There is another theory that may explain the shift. With the federal election just around the corner there is some uncertainty around 'Work Place Relations' and what may happen post a Federal Election.<br /><br />It is conceivable that employers are looking to bring permanent employees in now while they know where they stand, before any changes are enforced on them by the Federal Government.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><br />Either way there has been a definite change in the way that Brisbane employers engage Testers so keep that in mind next time you complain about your rates!Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-83112729881146512662007-08-09T14:51:00.001+10:002007-08-09T15:17:18.591+10:00ISEB / ISTQB CertificationThere is a view that all Tester should get certified.<br /><br />Will this really help promote Testing and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">QA</span> as a valued and necessary part of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SDLC</span> or is it just a marketing ploy by the training providers?<br /><br />Either way, I tend to agree that certification is a good thing, but how valued and recognised in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ISEB</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ISTQB</span> Testing Certification in the workplace? <br /><br />For independent contracts is it really worth the investment?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-8663428886809646702007-08-09T14:51:00.000+10:002007-08-09T15:02:00.248+10:00Which browserIE is still <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">by</span> far the most popular browser currently in use.<br /><br />However with different browsers <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">growing</span> in popularity is it enough to just test websites in IE6 or IE7?<br /><br />How important is browser <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">compatibility</span> testing and how extensively should <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">compatibility</span> be verified?<br /><br />Are there a<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ny</span></span> specific problems or quirks that web testers should watch out for?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-71402217716383723482007-05-30T11:48:00.002+10:002007-05-30T12:00:30.174+10:00What makes a good testerIf <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BAs</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Developers</span> do not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">necessarily</span> make good testers, what is it about real career testers that sets them apart from the rest?<br /><br />Training?<br />Attitude?<br />Aptitude?<br /><br />What exactly makes a good tester?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-83304710002016410622007-05-30T11:48:00.001+10:002007-05-30T11:56:00.405+10:00Developers -v- TestersWhy don't developers make good testers?<br /><br />A developer creates what the Business Analysts and Designers ask for. They know what the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">application </span>should do and code it so that it does it.<br /><br />So......... why doesn't a developer make a good tester?<br /><br />Are Developers too close to the end product?<br /><br />Are they too subjective?<br /><br />Are they more likely to miss things that an objective Test Analyst?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-880062681270403732007-05-30T11:48:00.000+10:002007-05-30T11:57:37.574+10:00Business Analyst -v- Test AnalystBusiness Analysts generally have a very clear idea of how an application should look and behave. At the end of the day (with input from the business and the users) they generally design the thing.<br /><br />So......... why doesn't a BA make a good tester?<br /><br />Are Business <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Analysts</span> too close to the end product?<br /><br />Are they too subjective?<br /><br />Are they more likely to miss things that an objective Test Analyst?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-66387019656966025382007-05-01T09:05:00.000+10:002007-05-01T09:08:36.329+10:00Interesting strategyI came across an interesting testing strategy recently……<br /><br />The entire approach seemed to revolve around ‘exploratory testing’, with little or no up-front test analysis.<br /><br />The test case documents were more like a list of high level scenario extracted from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BRS</span>. Rather than going into detailed steps and explaining how to meet the preconditions for each scenario it is left up to each tester to get there any way they can.<br /><br />This means that tester may or may not do it the ‘correct’ way. By not providing detailed steps, the testers much explore the application and navigate their way through it in order to reach the desired condition.<br /><br />Is this a valid approach?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-48049736804299731212007-04-30T19:36:00.000+10:002007-04-30T19:39:29.380+10:00Interesting outlookI heard an very interesting view recently............<br /><br />"A defect is not a valid defect if it was found when the tester deviated from a documented test case or scenario"<br /><br />Thoughts anyone.......?Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-17022569526231648922007-04-04T11:50:00.000+10:002007-04-04T12:43:16.587+10:00Who am I?<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Andrzej</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Zyms</span> - Principal of <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">Targeted Resourcing Solutions</a>.<br /><br />I have spent almost 12 years working in the IT Industry, in Software Testing and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">QA</span>. Over the years I have worked for organisation large and small, government and private, vendors and users.<br /><br />I have been exposed to some interesting and diverse methodologies and test processes - some formal and well documented and some that followed <em>basic common sense</em> and applied it to software testing.<br /><br />In December 2004 I established <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">Targeted Resourcing Solutions</a> - an IT Recruitment Agency based in Brisbane, Australia.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">Targeted Resourcing Solutions</a> is an agency with a difference. We specialise in placing Tester and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">QA</span> Professional. Sure, we find and place staff in all areas of IT, but Testing is our passion and that's where we add most value to <strong>you</strong>.<br /><br />Now I use my testing experience and knowledge of the IT Industry to help companies find great testers and I help great testers find fantastic jobs.Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6580906231921408445.post-12100028147606736872007-04-04T11:41:00.000+10:002007-04-04T12:47:00.075+10:00WelcomeWelcome to the <a href="http://www.targeted.com.au/">Targeted Resourcing Solutions </a>Test Forum. As time goes on I will be posting and sharing information & ideas concerning an ever growing area of IT - Software Testing.<br /><br />Software Testing has historically been seen as an unnecessary overhead - times have changed and Testers need to stand up and demand to be counted and valued!<br /><br />By sharing information, ideas, techniques and general observations on how the IT Industry is moving I hope to create a better understanding of what Software Testing is all about.<br /><br />Posts here are designed to be informative and thought provoking. Everyone has different opinions on Software Testing and how it should and should not be done - but who is right? We'll see as time goes on.............Andrzej Zymshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051307192126866142noreply@blogger.com0