Tester - a specialist whose main task is to identify and correct errors in the software.

   How to become a tester?

   This profession enjoys fairly high demand. Unfortunately, in the universities do not teach this specialty. Therefore, if you wish, you can enroll on the courses, if possible, it is in same IT-company in which you plan to work. After all, so you not only show your skills, but also learn about the principles and characteristics of the work. You can also pass special courses online.

      The main responsibilities of the tester are:

• development of test plan;
• detection and error analysis;
• their elimination;
• their subsequent documentation.

   Each profession has its own requirements. Let`s see  them for tester. In particular:

• knowledge of a foreign language;
• degree in IT;
• possession "language" programming;
• analytical skills;
• knowledge of CSS, HTML, SQL;
• registration system errors.

   The advantages of the profession are:

• high demand in the labor market, because no project can go without inspection;
• high salary;
• self improvement;
• career opportunities, from trainee to head of quality control;
• the opportunity to work remotely.

   Personal qualities, that must have specialist of testing:

• punctuality;
• concentration;
• attentiveness;
• good memory;
• ability to cooperate in a team;
• ability to learn quickly.

   The main stages of testing are:

• scheduling the testing process;
• designing tests;
• testing;
• analysis of collected data;
• error correction.

   There are several types of software testing:

• manual - is one of the simplest types of tests, all tests are performed manually. You need to have some professional training;
• automated - to conduct this test, you must use special software. This type of inspection saves time team.

   There are some basic tools for automated testing: Computerware TestPartner, Rational Robot, WinRunner, NeoLoad, Mercury Quick Test Pro.

   Manual and automated test types can be used at different stages and complement each other.

   Semi-automated - the essence lies in the fact that some of the testing takes place manually, and the other - with specially trained code.

   Profession of  tester is quite prestigious in the field of IT and at the same time is an integral part of it. The demand for it is increasing every year, especially abroad. He must be "flexible", restrained and quickly adapt to changes. To succeed in this area you must be persistent, confidently go to their goals despite obstacles. If you found errors, you need to skillfully explain, discuss them with team members and confidently defend their views, while maintaining a good relationship.