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10 steps for a successful testing career

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Bruce McLeod

The document outlines ten steps for achieving a successful career in testing. Key points include the importance of continuous learning, building a community, and challenging the status quo. It also highlights the value of mentorship and mastery of tools.

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10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL TESTING CAREER Bruce McLeod
BE SOCIAL
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
RESEARCH PHOTO: FLICKR USER - BREWBOOKS
NEVER STOP LEARNING
BUILD A COMMUNITY PHOTO: FLICKR USER - ODDWICK
BECOME A BLACK BELT
BE A TOOLSMITH
GET A COACH PHOTO: FLICKR USER -WEST_POINT
BE LIKE BAMBOO PHOTO: FLICKR USER -YAKOBUSAN
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO

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10 steps for a successful testing career