To outsource, or not to outsource? A common dilemma faced by organisations in the UK when deciding how to invest in resource for their software testing projects. Is it more efficient to outsource the testing responsibility to a specialist organisation, perhaps based abroad, or is there more value in hiring internal team members?   On…

There are a number of ways to vet new candidates. How do we as recruiters ensure we are putting forward the best man, or woman, for the job? How does a hiring manager make sure they are bringing the best candidate into the organisation?   This is one topic that everyone has an opinion on, no…

Has governance stifled creativity and efficiency in the testing world? I carried out a small localised survey with some close acquaintances to get their view. Some were firmly in the camp of governance being necessary, and others felt creativity and efficiency have been damaged by governance.   My thoughts on governance. Personally I think both…

There are some core industries that primarily recruit software testers inside of industry. This is how they have always done it and to date it has given satisfactory results. Are times changing? Is satisfactory good enough anymore? As technology evolves the industry sectors no longer require the same segregation that they used to. Behind the…