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1. Who is Joseph Djamasi?
Joseph Djamasi is an independent I.T Consultant. You can download details of
his curriculum vitae in either Adobe or Microsoft word format. Please note
that CV has been password protected. Password to unlock CV can be obtained
from sending me an email [info@iconitconsultingltd.com].
CV in Word Format
CV in Adobe Acrobat Format
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."Where are you currently working and who for ?"
I am currently working for British American Tobacco as a Senior Suppport Analyst. My recent contracts have been with:
1. JWT Advertising Agency, London.
2. BNP Paribas, London.
3. QBE / LIMIT Insurance, London
4. British American Tobacco, Aylesbury
5. British American Tobacco, Cambridge
6. British American Tobacco, Corby
7.
Morley Fund Management,
London
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."Is there any advice you can offer to other I.T Contractors ?"
Yes, I have dedicated a page specially for this. You can access it by clicking on this link: The I.T contractor treasure of advice
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."What sort of questions should i expect from an interview if going for a
Desktop Role ?"
The simple rule for any IT role interview you are going for ids to be truthful.
If you do not know the answer ot a question, just say so. Do not "blag" your way through questions. What you should remeber is that your inteviewer is experienced in the role of interviewing, and has researched is answers before asking them. There is no harm in saying "i don't know".
Also keep your answer simple.
- Just Do It
- Remember, no matter how much you might know your interviewer, it is important to not forget that it is still in interview
- Pseudocode! Pseudocode! Pseudocode!
- But, as long as you verbalize what you're thinking you should be in pretty good shape
- Bring an energy bar or something to snack on between breaks in order to keep your energy level up
- Bring a bottle of water and keep it filled up
- A lunch interview is still an interview!
- Know the position you're interviewing for [ed: unless you're interviewing for an editing position, in which case you should know the position for which you're interviewing]
- Your interview day is not only your opportunity to be interviewed, but also your opportunity to interview the team/company
5."How do you find all this stuff?"
I read a lot. People send me links.
5. What career moves do you have planned?
Well I have recently aquired my PRINCE2 certification, and I have done a course in SAP HR from Enterprise Logic in Bangalore. If you are interested in doing SAP [any of the modules] please read my Blog at www.zulughana.blogspot.com
6. I am looking at Software testing as a career. Can you please advice?
I personally found information posted on SoftwareTestingHelp very helpful.This is what he says:
If you are willing to choose software testing as your career then this is a must read!
Nowadays I get many mails asking me about software testing jobs. Should I select software testing as my career? How to switch to software testing from other job experience? Which institute should I join for testing course? And many more …
I will give a common answer to all these questions whether you should choose software testing as your career or not? Let me first explain in brief about software testing. Software testing and quality control are the processes by means of which application quality is improved. Software testing is done in each phase of product life cycle i.e from requirement specifications , design, coding, to the user acceptance.
Many complex software structures require in depth analytical and technical skill to test the applications. Knowledge of programming languages is required for unit testing, scripting skill essential for Automation testing.
Now we will speak about your career in software testing. No one can guide you choosing your career more than you! Its right and you are the only person to decide your career.
Do self-assessment to figure out where you can fit well. Do study of your skills, interests, strengths, weaknesses.
Ask yourself some questions, like:
What is your goal in life?
What will increase your satisfaction and skill?
What is your interest?
Which skills you have developed in your life till now?
Which training you did that can be applied to future job?
By answering these questions you will automatically come to decision.
To switch to software testing career What skills you will require? Is the most important question I think.
In my previous post what makes a good test engineer, I mentioned some of the software testing required skills.
1. Communication: Customer communication as well as team communication most important for this job. Written communication as well!
2. Technical skill: As I mentioned earlier for testing technical domain skill in languages is important.
Some of the Testing skills are:
Project life cycle,
Testing concepts,
Knowledge of testing types,
Programming languages familiarity,
Database concepts,
Test plan idea,
Ability to analyze requirements,
Documentation skill,
Testing tools
3. Leadership quality
4. Analytical and judging skill
Don’t worry if you don’t have some of the skills mentioned above. You can always learn the things if you have interest. Non-IT personas can also grow fast by gaining necessary skills.
So finally selecting testing as your career ask one question to yourself:
Are you looking for career in software testing or just a Job?
Best of luck!
7. "What courses have you recently taken?"
My most course was the PRINCE2 certification with SPOCE. I did both the Foundation and Practitioner course, took the exams and passed.
I would personally recommend anyone planning of taking the PRINCE2 certification to contact SPOCE
Two years ago, I took a trip to Bangalore, India to do a course in SAP HR. The course was provided by Enterprise Logic. It lasted 6 weeks and cost £250.00.
8. "Are there any other course you are planning of taking?"
Yes, I plan of taking the ITIL course early next year.
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