Join hosts Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen as they chat with Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Aj Wilson, Michael Close (in his first appearance!), and Judy Mosley about all things testing!

This week’s conversation kicks off with space ducks and sound effects before diving into quality coaching, job titles that don’t match the work, happy paths vs reality, and reasons to update a pull request template. It’s full of thoughtful takes, shared experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way.

In Episode 89 of This Week in Testing, software testers, QA engineers, and quality leaders come together for an honest, energetic conversation about the realities of job searching, CV writing, and community support in today’s tech industry.

Co-hosted by Simon Tomes and Ben Dowen, this voice-only roundtable features insights from:

• Rosie Sherry
• Eamon Droko
• Emily O’Connor
• Olly Fairhill
• Oleksandr Romanov

This episode is packed with actionable job-hunting advice, including:

• How to write impact-focused QA CVs (not job description rewrites)

• Why visibility in the testing community opens career doors

• Building personal portfolios and showing your thinking, not just your tooling

• Navigating layoffs and staying motivated through transitions

• How 99-second talks and local meetups are shaping the QA hiring landscape

It’s an empowering listen for testers in transition, quality coaches, and leaders supporting their teams through change.

🎧 Available now on the Ministry of Testing Podcast — on all major platforms.

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This week in the MoTaverse, we welcome a first-time co-host as Nataliia Burmei joins Demi van Malcot to help unpack the latest updates in the world of software testing and quality engineering.

From rare atmospheric events to the rise of AI-powered agents, accessibility legislation, and the enduring mystery of "how many testers are there in the world?" — this episode is packed with reflections, insights, and a healthy bit of crowd-tested humour.

We also hear from voices across the testing community — including Christine Pinto, Javier Aguirre Flores, Sarah Byng, Ashutosh Mishra, Judy Mosley, and Gary Hawkes — as they share wins, roadblocks, and real-world strategies for communicating quality, managing test environments, and staying sane in the face of failing CI pipelines.

There’s even a shout about speaking nerves, conference talks, and a classic testing moment: “But how are we going to test this?” (Yes, someone finally asked it in sprint planning.)

If you’ve ever had to explain the value of testing, balance team buy-in, or simply survive flaky tests with a strong cup of tea, this one’s for you.

In Episode 87 of This Week in Testing, we celebrate a unique "breaking news" moment from within the Ministry of Testing community.

Hosted by Simon Tomes and Rosie Sherry, with guests Ben Dowen, Mariem SAFI, and Nataliia Burmei, this episode offers practical discussions for testers and quality engineers.

Key topics include:

• Insights from the Katalon Testing Summit: why manual testing remains critical even as automation grows.

• A reframing of automation strategy: focusing on automating tasks rather than automating only tests.

• New Ministry of Testing initiatives, including MOT Profile Verification and the expanded Community Stars program.

• Practical advice for preparing and delivering technical talks, particularly for first-time speakers.

• Reflections on how task automation and continuous learning are reshaping career paths in testing and quality engineering.

This episode also features a special "breaking news" moment, as we celebrate a new addition to the Ministry of Testing family — a joyful reminder that community growth isn’t just professional, but personal too.

Listen in for practical insights on automation, professional development, and community innovation — all through the lens of real-world experiences from across the Ministry of Testing universe.

Join This Week in Testing Ep 85 as we explore how MCP could power AI Agents, share highlights from SeleniumConf & London meetups, dive into vibe coding chaos, and spot Bugs along the way. Testing in space has never been this fun! 🚀🐞

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Join hosts Demi Van Malcot and Simon Tomes as they explore pressing questions with Mariem Safi, Amandine Douguedroit, Maneesh Maddala, Emily O'Connor, and MoT founder/CEO Rosie Sherry. From hiring gaps to mentorship, frameworks, and tackling stressful work realities, this episode is packed with honest chat and community insights.

As one attendee put it, “It’s a dynamic, energizing session!” Dive into the conversation now via Ministry of Testing's Exclusive 'This Week in Testing' podcast

Those on Stage:

• Vivek T
• Maneesh Maddala
• Ben Dowen
• Jesse Berkeley
• Christine Pinto
• Demi Van Malcot