Software Bugs Showcase:
Build Your Online Testing Portfolio
Finding software bugs is at the heart of being a valuable
QA tester.
The ability to find and then report software defects so they can be fixed as efficiently and risk-free as possible is key. Unfortunately, many software testers are not nearly as skilled at this as they should be. Even those that are experienced enough to find valuable bugs, often lack the expertise report them as effectively as possible. If you can’t write a bug effectively, your skills at finding them are far less valuable. Here is your chance to show that you are one of the elite testers in the software industry!- If you are a skilled QA Tester – show off your skills here. Be an example for others.
- If you are a novice QA Tester – submit bugs here and learn how to make any bug perfect.
- If you want to become a QA Tester – submit your bugs and I will train you to be an elite professional!
Below you can submit issues that you have found and show the type of quality work that you are capable of. You can describe your situation, your approach, your method, or even just how you found the bug. And then you can enter the bug itself. Showcase your value to potential employers by building an online bug portfolio right here! Create your portfolio and use it in addition to your resume when you apply for software testing jobs. Don’t just tell an employer what a good tester you are, show them! Submit examples of your work and showcase your value!
Where Can You Find Bugs?
All software ships with bugs. This fact is sad but true. It does, however, provide you with an opportunity. You can use software that is already on the shelves to find and submit bugs.There are bugs in all sorts of software; games, productivity applications, website, web apps, etc. You can use bugs that you found in the past, or that you are currently working on (just don’t violate any Non-Disclosure Agreements, please). You can use bugs that you find in your daily use of software. I can tell you that I have found two different crash bugs when applying for jobs via online application portals – both were powered by “Taleo”. I didn’t bother to find out if the issue was in the creation or in implementation, but on two separate occasions, I had to find workarounds when trying to apply for positions through portals “powered by Taleo” – so you see…the opportunities are out there. If you need additional ideas and resources, go get a free copy of my book – I provide several options. You can choose the solution that best fits your situation.
How To Create Your Portfolio
I will work with you to create your own online portfolio that showcases professional examples of your testing expertise. You can start this by submitting a bug and then working with me to perfect it. Once it is ready for primetime, I will approve your submission.When you enter enough software bugs, I will create your own home page for you that will list all of your bugs. In addition, once we have created your online portfolio and you have your own home page on my site, you can create an online version of your resume that will be displayed in your portfolio as well (I recommend displaying it on your home page, but it’s your choice).
What’s the Catch?
The catch is that I will only approve quality submissions. So, if you submit software bugs, but don’t want to work with me to make sure they are bulletproof – they may not be approved. That’s the catch. I will only showcase quality work.Even if you are an experienced QA Tester, you may have some bad habits when it comes to writing software bugs. That doesn’t mean you can’t improve. I will work with anyone who submits software bugs and is available for critique. If you have no software testing experience but want to break into the software quality assurance field, then this is a great way to show what you know. You can learn how to find and report quality software bugs right here. Then you can display your experience for employers to see. What better way to convince them that you really know your stuff and would be a valuable addition to any testing team?
First Things First
Give each of your submissions a compelling headline. Different that the Summary of the bug, your headline will be the description of the page on which your story and bug will appear. So give each submission a unique headline – and one that makes others want to read more.They say “facts tell, but stories sell.” So before you write a bug, give it some background. Tell the story of how you found the bug. Describe the circumstances surrounding the bug. What was your approach? What were the challenges? Was it extremely difficult to reproduce? Every bug has a story – tell yours. First give each bug a write-up and then write the bug. The write-up doesn’t need to be long and involved, maybe just a few paragraphs. But it will go a long way in creating impact and showing value if you are able to tell your bugs’ stories. Each bug should be a single submission. Don’t write five stories and bugs all in a single submission – it will be too difficult for an employer to see the value that you provide. Write a story and the corresponding bug as a single submission and let’s work from there. And remember – “a picture is worth a thousand words…”
Let’s Get Started
Below is where you can create and submit each of your issues. I look forward to working with you.Good Luck!
Submit Software Bugs for Your Portfolio
Are you ready to create and expand your online bug portfolio that shows your software testing expertise?
Upload a bug to begin and I will help with you to build a professional body of work. You can use this portfolio to show potential employers how skilled a tester you really are.
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