Anne Lambert says she “stumbled” into software testing and loves it but doesn’t have a lot of experience. She wants to know how to show employers she’s a good risk.
Showing how skills translate from one career to another is key, said résumé consultant Elissa Poma.
“A lot of people are scared to try something new, because they feel like their résumés don’t adequately prove they’re qualified for the role,” she said. “That doesn’t have to be the case.”
Poma recommends using a functional-style résumé instead of a chronological one. That keeps it focused on what Lambert knows how to do — not exactly what she did.
To start, look at job postings and résumés of people already in software testing and determine the key traits for a good tester. Under three or four broader headers — such as project management, research and analysis, or communications — Lambert should give examples of work she has done that demonstrate those skills. Experience related to software testing goes first.
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