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Career advice for QA, QE, and automation engineers — from growing your skillset to landing your next role and building a personal brand that lasts.

The April Win: My Unemployed Story

The April Win: My Unemployed Story

In 2022 I was out of work for seven months. It was the hardest stretch of my career (and life); and yeah, I know other people have had longer, tougher chapters. But this was mine. This is my story. The silence after job applications. The “we went in another direction”

💡 What the Top 1% of QA Candidates Are Doing Differently (and How You Can Too)

💡 What the Top 1% of QA Candidates Are Doing Differently (and How You Can Too)

The QA job market is flooded right now. But amidst all the layoffs, rejections, and ghosted applications, there’s a small group of candidates rising above the noise. These are the people getting callbacks, landing offers, and building momentum — even when others are stuck refreshing LinkedIn job boards. What makes

📈 From Unemployed to Unstoppable: How QA Pros Can Navigate the 2025 Job Market

📈 From Unemployed to Unstoppable: How QA Pros Can Navigate the 2025 Job Market

Let’s be honest — this market is brutal right now for QA professionals between roles. Layoffs, hiring freezes, AI uncertainty — it’s all real. But here’s what I also know: The gap between “unemployed” and “in-demand” has never been more hackable. You can’t control the job market. But