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Setting the tone in the virtual interview is becoming more important than ever before. With the transition into heavily saturated remote-work landscape, it is seemingly difficult to come into a new organization without meeting co-workers face-to-face. We have outlined key factors to remember when participating in a virtual interview. Dress appropriately Dressing professionally creates a businesslike atmosphere which will convey your commitment to professionalism and shows that you take the interview process seriously. Dress as … Continued

It is important to understand your current testing structure prior to implementing automated testing. Do you have a dedicated software tester, or is the testing being done by the developers? If so, is that structure working for you? Make sure that testing responsibilities are in the most capable hands (with appropriate time on their schedules) before diving into automation. Automating your testing offers many benefits: Better Coverage of your Project By allocating the time and … Continued

As we analyzed the data, we only considered the top three in each category, but please note that some of these tools have overlapping functionalities. Top rated Tools to stay Organized Azure DevOps: Microsoft’s SaaS platform that provides end-to-end DevOps toolchain for developing and deploying software. Azure DevOps was our number one ranking tool for overall organization, collaboration, and productivity! OneNote: The name says it all, OneNote is Microsoft’s note-taking software. It is essentially your … Continued

Check In Ever heard ‘Out of sight, out of mind‘? Like most sayings it’s borne of more than a little truth. Our teams may be full of productive individuals, but it’s important to remember that they are just that: a team. No one can succeed day after day in a vacuum.  Even if you have a normal daily checkpoint such as a standup, consider setting up a dedicated time for your team to just “check … Continued

The reality, of course, is that what an analyst does depends on several factors. It depends on the needs of the project and the team, on the norms of the company, and it depends on the expertise of the analyst. Throughout my BA career, I have provided a wide array of analyst services, from traditional ‘requirements gathering and analysis’ to more non-traditional data analysis and validation. I have facilitated meetings, maintained and prioritized work backlogs, … Continued

Why Do I need a Project Manager on my team? We are often asked why we would want to utilize a Project Manager or are they necessary for the project? Before we dive into why you need a PM, let’s look at what a Project Manager does outside of the definition listed above using the Five W’s: Who is a Project Manager? Prior to going out into the real world, I had never heard of … Continued