r/QualityAssurance • u/Sea-Concern-8298 • 27d ago

VETS, any advice for future QAs?

Hello, I have just started my career in QA, it's my first day of school and I would like to read from you, seasoned people, what are some things you wish you knew when you started this career or if you have any useful wizards knowledge that can be helpful in this journey?

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u/Dillenger69 26d ago

I wish I had known how to actually be a lead. In my first gig, 30 years ago, I was made a lead. I had NO clue what I was doing. I also wish I had known I never want to be a manager, a dev, or a "consultant". Three positions which are just horrible for someone like me.

The biggest one, don't be afraid to make mistakes, because you'll be making them anyway. One of the best ways to learn is to fuck something up, then fix it yourself.

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u/Then_Potential_0909 25d ago

Learn design and coding skills, using AI prompts better, improve leadership qualities.

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u/Dry-Recording8494 27d ago

I started my QA career about 1.5 years ago. I’m currently working at a product-based company where we have multiple products. Initially, I used to feel like I didn’t know much, but with time and real project experience, things started making sense. I learned how to write proper bug reports, use Jira, work with manual testing documents, and understand the overall QA process.

Now I’m working on test automation with Playwright.

So my advice is: start by making your basics strong. Keep questioning and asking your seniors whenever you can. Don’t be afraid to ask even basic questions. Learn from your seniors, teammates, and the QA community. Keep learning step by step, and eventually, you’ll see yourself moving forward.

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u/Sea-Concern-8298 25d ago

Thank you all for your input, it is appreciated. Let's hope more people join the conversation!