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jordansangalang
jordansangalang
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Posted by jordansangalang
jordansangalang
5,042 Points

Open QA position at my work. Any tips?

I currently work in customer support. So I am very familiar with at least our main product. The position says it prefers 3 years experience. I worked as a QA intern for 4 months during the summer right before accepting this support position in the fall of 2018. So currently I don't have the experience they are looking for, but I do have extensive product knowledge. What can I do to give myself the best chance of getting the job? Any Advice is appreciated.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

I'd say it sounds like you already have a good idea. Focus on your extensive familiarity with the product, prior experience in the QA department, and your confidence that you are ready for this position and can handle the associated responsibilities.

Be understanding if they stand firm on the requirements; but I would not be surprised if they relax them a bit and give you a shot, particularly since you're already an employee.

jordansangalang
jordansangalang
5,042 Points
jordansangalang
jordansangalang
5,042 Points

Thanks for the feedback! I hope so.

richardking4
richardking4
2,997 Points
richardking4
richardking4
2,997 Points

I got a development job at my company a couple of weeks ago, moving from a QA position.

I've never coded as part of my full-time job, but I do have experience in my personal life and side projects. So I heavily emphasised that in my interview, as well as my internal knowledge of the company and our processes.

The other key thing I demonstrated was that over the past few years I've been committed to constantly learning new skills — I believe this combined with everything else gave them the confidence to give me a shot.

And confidence! Make yourself believe you can do it and others eventually will to.