Recently I was going through one software testing recruitment post to post on our job section and got amazed to see the list of benefits provided by employer. The position was for “Software Test Team Leader” for UK’s IT Employer.
In the recruitment advertisement employer mentioned following benefits for new joiners:
“You can expect great technical training (including support for the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level) and we have an in-house training division who will look after your personal development too. As well as unrivalled opportunities for career development, Our company offers a bonus scheme, pension, private medical care, permanent health insurance, life assurance, share scheme, discounted childcare vouchers, flexible working options and 25 days holiday with an optional extra holiday purchase scheme. We strive to reflect our core values by providing a great working environment, and our active sports & social team hosts a wide variety of events such as a summer party, fireworks display, quiz nights and a wide range of sporting events”
Ah, that’s the complete wish list any employee have thought of.
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So what’s the conclusion here?
Are glory days coming again?
Some employers took benefit of economic slowdown, thinking that they are already paying enough money to do the job, then why to offer more benefits. On the other hand, employees were in need of jobs so they accepted any offer received, without thinking much about benefits.
Things are changing now. As the globe is slowly coming out of this worst economic crisis, there are many job openings available in the market. Now employers will have to rethink their recruitment plans to offer good benefits to attract best talent.
However, this employee benefit program is not same for all companies. Some small companies simply can’t afford to provide all such benefits. To remain competitive in this cutting edge technology, I think companies should be creative in selecting the benefits for their employees. Basic perks plus some necessary benefits depending on job type and location can attract good talent even for small companies as well.
Let’s hope that worst days are behind now and software industry will boom again.
What’s your case?
Have you received the benefits you were looking for?
What benefits does your company offering to new employees?
14 comments ↓
My employer paying me the salary!! thats what they called benefits
I prefer flexible office timings. Especially when you are just married
All these benefits largely differ company to company depending on company size and financial situation.
As a software tester, i am really happy to read this post. I am just a fresher working for just $200 per month.
I hope i will be there soon.
hmm..
not all but yes, i got most of the benefits i asked for. many times it’s on u. How u present yourself to employer and demand things u want.
It also depends on the urgency of the employer to hire the particular skill set candidates.
hi all… this is sharmila completed my B.Tech IT, 2009 passed out… i’ve completed a course in Software Testing, i’m looking for a job in testing domain…. can any pls guide thro’ any openings pls …..
if so just mail me at sharmii88@yahoo.co.in
There is no need to know about all these things,bcz it is not necessary that u have to perform all these type of testing in ur company.explain only testing which u do in ur company.
Thnx
Akansha,
As a tester u should know types of testing….u won’t loose anything, by knowing ….right?.
Dear Ms. Akansha Sharma (# 7),
I totally agree with you. But my intention in giving/mentioning all the definitions/terms is NOT just based on one organization BUT to the best of my knowledge I covered 14 organizations of Bangalore.
So, Its generic to almost all oraganizations. What I meant to convey is, Its better to know what is what of each definition/term. It doesn’t mean that, We have to do all types of testing in our real time work environment. Instead of saying “no” to the interviewer, Its better to say “atleast definition”.
Hope you got - I guess!
Thanking you.
Regards,
Govardhan Reddy M,
Software Test Engineer.
“You don’t have to win every argument, Agree to
disagree”
Dear Govardhan Reddy your post was very good and informative thanks. These are really helpful in inerviews.
Hi ! All This is Gururaj, Have done B.E in computer science 2009 pass out and have done testing course in software and protocol testing. And have knowledge in QTP. If any one know opennings in testing please tell me.
Thanks all,
sharmii88@yahoo.co.in
hi sharmila now HCl has vast opening in Software Testing..u can get in touch with HCL Tech walk-ins…happening in chennai and banglore and also in Hyd..try it out…
I think the job benefits are bound to increase if one is certified. The CSTE body of knowledge is rich, comprehensive and extremely rigorous - http://bit.ly/qaistp
Hi…. i am harshendra
what is the average salary of a software tester as fresher level…could u tell me please sir..
No salary for fresher
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