What is a test supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a test supervisor

1. Explore test supervisor education requirements

   Most common test supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.0 %

   Associate

   27.2 %

   Master's

   10.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific test supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Test Procedures	12.83%
   Direct Supervision	10.65%
   Lean Manufacturing	8.91%
   Test Equipment	7.91%
   Quality Standards	5.12%

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3. Complete relevant test supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New test supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a test supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real test supervisor resumes.

4. Research test supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage offshore/onshore resources for UAT testing.
   • Manage execution of manual and automate test cases for functional, performance, load, integration, UAT and infrastructure testing.
   • Preform security checks on USAF physical resources.
   • Facilitate large scale meetings for UAT timelines and information for testers.

5. Prepare your test supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your test supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for test supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a test supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams