We spoke with Viktoria about why she decided to move into testing, how the training went, whether the knowledge she gained was enough for interviews, and what advice she would give to those who are just thinking about starting a career in IT.
Why did you decide to enroll in a manual testing course?
After graduating from university, as often happens, I realized that I didn’t want to work in the field I had studied. I started thinking, exploring different options, and trying to understand what might genuinely interest me.
At some point, I remembered that I had a small experience testing a game quite a long time ago, but I really liked the process back then. I began reading more about testing, learning about the profession, and eventually decided to try a manual testing course. The decision was simple: finish the training and then see how things go 🙂
Why did you choose Tallinn Learning?
The program seemed quite comprehensive, and a major advantage was the opportunity to do an internship. It was important for me not just to learn the theory, but to understand how everything works in practice and what a tester’s real job looks like.
Was the knowledge enough to pass interviews? Were three months of training sufficient?
The job search took about two months, and during that time I had several technical interviews.
At some interviews, it felt like I knew even more than was required. At others, on the contrary, I felt like I didn’t know anything at all. Everything depends heavily on the requirements of a specific position.
For some interviews, I wished I had a deeper understanding of certain theoretical topics, but the foundation provided by the course is definitely strong. At the same time, it’s important to understand that after finishing the course, you shouldn’t “stop” learning — development continues further on.
What would you recommend to those who want to start a career in IT?
If you’re truly interested — start and don’t be afraid.
But be prepared for rejection after rejection — everyone goes through it 🙂