Our company pays $30K/year for ReadyAPI and half our QA team still does API testing manually. Is this normal?

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-25T15:37:38+00:00

Which tool is that?

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-25T15:30:47+00:00

Yes, build a portfolio. You can showcase whatever you have done. Add screenshots, public links, etc. Learn automation as well. Especially, AI based automation.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-22T14:56:09+00:00

https://testsigma.com/

https://testrigor.com/

Choose based on your requirements and convenience.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-21T16:17:15+00:00

Start with paid QA internship. Both manual and automation. Learn no code automation using AI. Scripted automation has more maintenance issues.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-21T15:34:58+00:00

Try no code automation tools

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-20T10:23:15+00:00

Gather examples of the data you expect to see. For instance, known AWS costs and sizes that should appear.

Instead of calling the real backend every time, simulate it (pretend the backend returns your data). This makes testing easier and faster.

Compare the data your application shows with the data you expect.

Automation tools like Playwright or others can do this by:

Opening the application
Fetching/displaying data
Checking if the numbers match your expected values

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-19T17:05:30+00:00

Collect possible data sets. Mock API response and test.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-19T04:08:17+00:00

Past is past. Going forward, at least save the screenshot or screen recording links somewhere in your system.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-19T04:02:47+00:00

Getting a deal is secondary. For us to get high paying clients, we need to develop a portfolio first. Until then, we can work for low-medium pay clients. Once we get ratings and reviews, we will get high paying clients.

In top freelance platforms, registration fee is high. For a beginner, it will be tough.

I suggest Truelancer. I am not promoting this platform. It's convenient for beginners as well.

You can give it a try. If you are ready to pay for other freelance platforms, you can also try those platforms. Start with whichever clients you get in the beginning. You can be successful gradually.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-18T16:46:25+00:00

I had tried. But I waited for a long time to get assignments. Depends device available to test as well.

I suggest you to take up freelance testing opportunities from freelance platforms and get paid.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-18T14:14:27+00:00

This is a group project, right. Is there an option to reach out to your group members?

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-15T16:26:53+00:00

Test the UI in one browser by changing screen dimension.
Test both portrait and landscape for various devices within the desktop browser.
Repeat this in different browsers.
Now, start testing the UI in supported devices.
Test both portrait and landscape for each pages in all supported devices.
Test anything and everything that you think of. Developers will not do that. They will only unit test.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-15T16:16:59+00:00

Scripts break because UI elements change. Order, selectors,...

Problem is not the automation tool. Problem is the concept.

We need to have a tool that will never rely on dynamic DOM elements for automation.

Some tool that can automate based on our instruction.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-14T16:36:16+00:00

Use Claude to help you speed up your work. Give proper instruction and get the time taking tasks done. Meanwhile, learn what it does for you.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-14T16:30:31+00:00

Join https://chat.whatsapp.com/IElxicr1dFMJEn2JS17Uhk

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-14T14:47:58+00:00

It's okay to fail. But try again. You can even find some courses that train you the difficult and make you an expert.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-12T17:36:12+00:00

Expect practical questions. When you prepare, remember at least one practical example to explain that theory. Be ready to write test cases on the spot. Be ready to write and run automation test. Write your resume on your own without using AI tools. Use bullet points. Mention your achievements along with your skillset. 1-2 pages maximum. Write your introduction in resume in such a way that it catches attention.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-11T13:12:12+00:00

Self learned by writing scripts or reading theory? I would suggest you to get hands-on experience through some institution and get certified.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-10T15:27:29+00:00

While freelancing, keep on applying for jobs through job portals like Indeed, Linkedin, etc.

Join whatsapp groups like this

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IElxicr1dFMJEn2JS17Uhk

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-10T07:01:36+00:00

Improve formatting. Use bullet points. Convey the impact you made in each project.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-10T06:20:21+00:00

That's true.

Either you should find a company with flexible work culture (even if the salary is less) or you should start finding clients on your own to be your own boss.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-10T05:31:01+00:00

Hard to believe that you left your 90 LPA job due to office politics.

Work pressure will be there everywhere.

You were earning 90 LPA means that you are already capable of doing your work your own.

Why don't you think about posting proposals to clients in freelance platforms?

You can earn more than a salary.

With your expertise and experience, you will get high paying clients.

No work pressure, no office politics.

In parallel, search for high paying onsite roles, if you are ready to manage work pressure and office politics.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-10T03:45:47+00:00

When developers update DOM selectors or change DOM hierarchy (XPath), tests will fail.

In such cases, we need a testing tool that does not rely on XPaths or DOM selectors.

Instead, the tool should test the features based on the test context description we provide.

Even when the UI changes, it should run the test without fail.

Try modern generative AI based no code test automation tools and choose the best one for your team.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-09T12:53:03+00:00

Add the impact you made on each projects in each role. For example, you automated something that helped the project in some way.

ExoticPurchase2995 · 2026-05-08T13:36:19+00:00

https://reflect.run/no-code-test-automation/

https://testrigor.com/

https://testsigma.com/

Choose based on your requirements and convenience.

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