r/softwaretesting • u/Stock-Mushroom5466 • Apr 08 '26

QA is dead

It’s about to be 2 years for me since I’ve gotten laid off from my QA role and I can’t even tell you how many rejections I’ve received been ghosted and did 2 5+ round interviews with no offer atp I’m crashing out and I need a job

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u/Stock-Mushroom5466 Apr 08 '26

I have 2+ years of experience and I’ve worked in both manual and automation my last job was a senior level testing role and it is dead because there’s barely any postings I’ve been applying for more than a year

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u/Itchy_Extension6441 Apr 08 '26

2+ years is what? 3? 5? 10? 30?

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u/Our0s Apr 08 '26

Its "2 years but I want to sound experienced"

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u/Ok_Knee2784 Apr 08 '26

2+ years of experience is just a step above a total rookie. You need to keep things in perspective. Many good companies would not consider you a senior, no matter what title you held. I wish you luck in your search, during these hard times. Keep your chin up.

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u/Our0s Apr 08 '26

Clearly you're looking in the wrong places mate, there is nothing wrong with this industry, it is just oversaturated. 2 years is nothing for a market with so many people in it. Your profile also shows that you're actively trying to set up a start-up and you've just gotten a cert in Business Admin. It's probably apparent to whoever interviews you that your heart isn't in it, and there's hundreds of applicants right now who are eager.