ISTQB Success Story – 2
Alex works as a tester in San Jose, California. He recently passed his ISTQB Foundation Level exam. Alex had been planning to attempt the foundation level exam since he started his career as a software tester 3 years back. He finally attempted the exam and passed in his first attempt. Alex scored a perfect 40/40 in the exam. Read his ISTQB.Guru Review at the end.
ISTQB Guru: Why is ISTQB exam important for you?
Alex: I am in Silicon Valley and whenever I see a job description in the sites such as dice.com most of the employers are looking for testers with some kind of credentials such as ISTQB exam. I decided to have this certification because I thought it would give me an advantage in my job search.
ISTQB Guru: Where did you take the exam from?
Alex: I took the exam from California, USA from a Pearson Vue center.
ISTQB Guru: How did you prepare for your exam?
Alex: Since I was already experienced in the software testing field, it was bit easier to understand the syllabus and pattern of the exam. However, I had to prepare for the mock test. I completely read the book and solved practice papers. I think reading the syllabus is also important because by doing so you can expect what kind of concepts you should know to solve the exam questions.
ISTQB Guru: How long did it take for you to prepare for the exam?
Alex: Since I was working full time, I could give only an hour of study every day. I guess I studied for around a month before the actual exam.
ISTQB Guru: Did you attend any ISTQB training course?
Alex: No, I did not feel it was worth it. I had the best materials for ISTQB Foundation level – the premium guide created by ISTQB Guru.
ISTQB Guru: Any advice for people who want to attempt the exam?
Alex: Get the basics clear. It is all about the concepts. You don’t have to gulp the concepts. Just know it and solve the questions. Use a good set of practice papers.
ISTQB Guru: Did passing the ISTQB exam help you professionally?
Alex: I hope so. It would help me in my next job search.
ISTQB Guru: What would be your one line honest ISTQB.Guru Review?
Alex: I would say this is fantastic!
Interested to share the secret of success with the world? Let us know. We can publish your interview too.
Discover more from ISTQB Guru
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Have a question? Ask here.