In my career I have been interviewed many times and had an opportunity to be Interviewer to hire someone in the testing area. I personally feel apart from having a good personality and communication, candidate should showcase following – 1. Why do you want to be a Tester or continue being a Tester? This is show the Passion for the role and proactively curious approach toward finding issues and overall quality. It also will show if they have a desire for continuous learning. 2

The age-old left brain vs. right brain concept — or creativity vs. logic — is something that, in taxonomy specifically, is never simply cut and dry. As a potential employer interviewing someone for a taxonomy position, you should make it a point to figure out your subject’s reasoning and deduction skills, as well as their ability to think outside the box. For those going into an interview situation (from the potential employee perspective) come prepared to demonstrate your dy

Landing the perfect job is never as easy as 1-2-3. First begins the search, which in itself is tough to narrow down to one you’ll love, based simply on a job description. Then, you have to tailor your resume to put your best foot forward, go through the interview process, convince them you are the right choice, actually get hired and then…cross your fingers that you won’t completely hate it. Long story short, it’s hard to get a sense of a company’s culture before you’re hired

Vettanna’s own Kerri Jacobson took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about how you can do better when approaching a recruiter or employer. Even the most seasoned pro can make simple missteps, so keeping these tips in mind ensures you’ll be putting your best foot forward — and hopefully help score you the job of your dreams. It’s extremely important to ask questions — despite the job looking great on paper. Understanding the dynamic and culture of the company you’v

We sat down with big data taxonomy pioneer and Vettanna co-owner, John Flaa, for some tips on what makes a great taxonomist — and he surely didn’t disappoint. As John puts it: "Big data taxonomy is the thoughtful organization and classification of information." Well-designed taxonomies are intuitive to users, can increase productivity and/or sales, and can be leveraged to drive company initiatives. Good taxonomies are intuitive to users and help people find what they want qu

Once you’ve identified a position you’d like to go after, consider your approach thoughtfully. What are the things you should focus on highlighting? How are they asking you to submit your information? Is your resume updated and well-formatted? How should you behave in an interview? These details can make or break your ability to get through to the next round in the hiring process. Here are a few tips that will make applying for your dream job that much more successful. The Al

Job seeking on the internet is extremely competitive and often frustrating. Sometimes you even wonder if your resume is getting through at all due to lack of response — after all, your job history is great and you’re perfectly qualified — or even over qualified — for the careers you’re applying to. Don’t give up hope. Many of the most popular job search sites or placement agencies have hundreds of great people applying for their open positions, so sometimes it can be tough to

There’s really no delicate way to say it: How you dress influences how you’re perceived by others. That said, how you dress also affects how you feel about yourself! Similar to keeping your work environment clean, inviting and conducive to a clear mind, your outfit should elicit similar feelings. Do you feel confident wearing it? Are you comfortable? Is it boardroom/meeting/client appropriate? Bottom line, if you look good, you feel good — and that is definitely obvious to ot

What continues are 7 more On the Job Tips. These are some of the least used secrets in the Job World but once we know, they can be easily adapted and implemented. On The Job Tips - Part 2 of 2 Going Extra Mile & Volunteering – “There are usually no traffic jams on the extra mile”. Doing more than what you get paid for is a secret. Most of the people want to do the bare minimum to get by. That means that doing more than what is asked out of you will help you in lot of intangib

As a current employee who has been with Vettanna for more than 7 years now, there are several reason why I continue to work for Vettanna but sharing top 3 reasons: Supportive Management & Awesome Boss – “A Hard Job with a Good Boss is better than an Easy Job with Bad Boss” perfectly applies to Vettanna Management. Jennifer Flaa (Visionary Entrepreneur) & John Flaa (Extraordinary Executive) are absolutely awesome professionals who are 360 degree supportive to their employees.

We have over 200,000 resumes in our database. How can you possibly stand out when your next perfect job pops up? I know, it seems nearly impossible. So, here's the inside track to get found and get remembered. Use the right buzz words in your resume that describe your skills. Remember, after our client tells us they need someone, our first action is a database search. Highlight why you are technically awesome and personally fantastic. We are looking for both skill and beha

You want to know how to stand out from the crowd? This is it. An actual thank you card sent via snail mail. No, not an email or a text...an actual physical card. You may think I'm old fashioned, out dated, in efficient. But if you really want to stand out from the crowd, this is it. Because no one does it so you will stand out. You will be in the manager's mind again, you will be perceived as thoughtful, grateful and having attention to detail. Who gets one? Everyone you

When you walk into an actual library, how do you find what you need...quickly? Someone has cataloged, organized and filed it so that you (the user) can find it. Taxonomy is the hottest new career to hit High Tech. There is so much data out there, Taxonomists are basically librarians for big data. In the last several years, Vettanna has placed more Taxonomists with our clients than any other job category. Take the library example. You can search by: author name, author gend

Sounds kind of crass. But it's true. It's going through every hiring manager's mind. So answer these 3 questions: What makes you special? What makes you perfect for this job? How will you fit in with my team (or my client's team)? If you know the answers to these questions you can highlight them when you: Submit your resume During your interview and In your thank you note Now that you know this is what we want to know, don't make us dig for it! All the best! Jennifer #SoftSk

Vettanna gets tons of resumes every day. How can your resume be the one that rises to the top and shouts "Call Me!"? All the resumes are submitted into a database and then sorted not only by the job you are applying for but the key words that the hiring manager is requiring for the job. Read the job ad/description closely. It will contain those key words needed for experience, education and skills. We use those as database tags. If your resume doesn't have those tag words

Imagine that you are meeting someone in person, for the first time. The way they look, where they look and what they say all effect your perception and your first impression. When you are on video (like Skype) for an interview or a business conference call, how do you project your confidence and skill? The number one mistake is not looking in the right place. Here's a few tips to be your best on video. See the little black dot on the top of your computer screen (phone or ta

What does it take to make a good impression with Vettanna. The secrets are revealed here. Check out the Vettanna job board and apply now! #Interviewing #SoftSkills #Advice #JobSeeker

Even if you work from home, you don't work alone. The number 1 behavioral trait that our client's require is being a team player. What are some of the key behaviors that make you a good team player? Listen Don't Interrupt Do your homework (read emails, specifications, google new topics) Be concise when you speak and write (summarize, use bullet points, get to the point quickly) Deliver on your commitments. The team is counting on you to do your part. If you can't, renegotiate