Are you a manual tester looking to make the transition to automation testing? If so, you may be wondering how to make the shift and land your dream job. Fortunately, with the right guidance and support, it’s possible to achieve your career goals in this exciting field. In this post, we’ll share the story of one manual tester who successfully transitioned to automation testing with the help of PrepMeBuddy, and landed a high-paying job at a top tech company.
Our client, Sarah, had been working as a manual tester for a few years. She wanted to make the shift to automation, but she wasn’t sure how to go about it. She had some knowledge of programming languages like Java, but she lacked practical experience in automation testing. That’s where PrepMeBuddy came in.
Sarah started working with a mentor at PrepMeBuddy who had extensive experience in automation testing. The mentor provided Sarah with guidance and support every step of the way, helping her to acquire new skills and develop her expertise in automation testing. In addition to technical skills, the mentor also shared industry insights and trends that were valuable for Sarah’s job search.
We started by giving Sarah an overview of the automation testing landscape. We talked about the tools that are commonly used in automation testing, such as Selenium, Appium, and TestNG. We also gave her an in-depth understanding of how automation testing differs from manual testing. This helped Sarah to gain a clear idea of what she needed to do to make the shift to automation.
Next, we worked with Sarah to help her gain practical experience in automation testing. We helped her to write test cases and code them using Java. We taught her how to use Selenium to automate web applications and Appium to automate mobile applications. We also gave her an understanding of how to measure the performance of any application.
When it came to testing for concurrent users, Sarah learned to use JMeter and Gatling, two of the most popular tools for load testing. PrepMeBuddy provided her with practical insights and use cases to help her understand how to simulate multiple users accessing the website at the same time, adding items to their cart, and proceeding to checkout.
In addition to that, Sarah also received hands-on training on writing test cases and coding them, understanding requirements and measuring application performance. With PrepMeBuddy’s help, Sarah gained practical insights on Jenkins deployment and jobs, allowing her to cope up with her new job and avoid feeling overwhelmed with too much work.
Sarah initially faced challenges with the fear of the unknown and time constraints while transitioning to automation testing. However, with the help of our expert mentors, she was able to overcome these challenges.
Our mentors provided Sarah with comprehensive industry insights and helped her understand the technical interview process, making it easier for her to prepare for interviews. Regular mock interviews with detailed feedback and help in answering common questions such as “Tell me about yourself” or “Which is you most challenging project till now” helped Sarah to gain confidence for her actual interviews. Moreover, the cheat sheets and use cases assisted Sarah to better understand the complex concepts and patterns required for automation testing.
Apart from that, we also provided resume-building services and helped Sarah highlight her automation testing skills and experience, which greatly improved her chances of landing a high-paying job in the field.
Overall, prepmebuddy’s expert mentors provided Sarah with comprehensive training and practical industry insights, enabling her to land a high-paying automation testing job.
In her own words,
Amit is an excellent interviewer! He gives precise feedback on what was missed and how to improve next time. The sessions were very good, Amit was able to explain automation concepts in easy way so that I was able to grasp quickly. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking upgrade their career from manual testing to automation testing. -Sarah Sherman
If you’re a manual tester looking to make the transition to automation testing, don’t let uncertainty hold you back. With the right guidance and support, you can achieve your career goals and land a high-paying job in this exciting field. Consider working with an expert mentor at PrepMeBuddy, who can provide you with the guidance, support, and industry insights you need to make the transition successfully.
So, are you ready to make a move manual testing to automation?
Good luck interviewing!
