From the course: Programming Foundations: Software Testing/QA

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Set expectations and goals

Set expectations and goals

From the course: Programming Foundations: Software Testing/QA

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Set expectations and goals

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- I have shared how varied the role of a QA can be. Keeping that in mind, when you join any new team or project, it will be necessary to set clear expectations, and measurable goals. It's important to ask questions, to understand your role, share your strengths, and identify areas in which you want to grow. This way, you will come into a situation being fully aware of what to expect. It's also important to build a relationship with the team. Get to know each of your teammates, their role, and build trust with one another. Spend time collaborating, and also schedule time for one-on-one sessions. Some individuals may have never worked with a software tester before. Some have a misunderstanding about how the role works, and what it entails. Getting to know your teammates will spark ideas about how to best collaborate cross-functionally, and support one another. will make you more accountable, because others will be…

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