Lashman says most companies require some programming background or a degree in computer science. Kit backed into the field after getting a degree in electrical engineering and working as a software developer for Bell Labs and Tandem Computers. Kit says a good tester brings a variety of skills. Uppermost is an understanding of the discipline and process of testing as well as knowledge of its international standards. There is no shortage of information about software testing.
Kit advises finding companies that invest a great deal in testing.
When Your Boss Is a Tyrant, Control Freak or Just Plain Nuts, is published by McGraw-Hill. Copyright 2000, Digital Chicago Inc.