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Iā€™m Nicola Lindgren, the author of Starting Your Software Testing Career, a co-author of How Can I Test This? and a co-author of The Software Tester's Journey.

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Here are a few of my most popular blog posts.

How to Find a Software Testing Job

Here I share what I have learned, what has worked for me, and what I have seen work for others. Your experiences may differ. In this blog post, I'll share the importance of networking, a few CV/resume tips and a few interview tips.

Staying Motivated as a Tester

How I have gone about staying motivated as a tester along with struggles I have faced in this area..

Nudging Your Way Through Agile Testing

Here are my notes on Nudging your way through agile testing, Ard Kramer's talk at SANAE Beer ex.

Speaking at a Conference: A Practical Guide for First-Time Presenters

Learn essential conference speaking tips from an experienced speaker. In this blog post, I will cover preparation, technical setup, Q&As, and post-talk best practices. Perfect for first-time conference presenters.

Software Testing Job Sites

Here are some places you can find software testing jobs that you might not have heard of.

8 Tips for Networking at Events

Here are 8 tips for networking and making connections at tech events in real life.

Free Software Testing Programmes

Here are a list of free software testing programmes I am aware of.

Interview With Vernon Richards

In this interview with Vernon Richards, Vernon shares his experience doing a writing course, some career advice for testers and being a quality coach.

Struggling to motivate yourself to learn something new?

I share my thoughts on motivating myself to learn things when I'm not exactly feeling motivated.

Invest in Yourself

I share my thoughts on investing in yourself and how I've gone about this.

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