Articles by Craig Randall

After twenty years in the software testing industry, I can say for certain that it is an interesting and diverse field. I’ve tested marine cargo terminal planning software, containership cargo load planning software, video games, and 3D modeling and animation software. I’ve been directing testing efforts at Lucid for over…

Introduction Welcome back to the blog, and welcome back to this series on hiring fantastic testers. Previously in part one, I talked about what to consider before you even start the process of hiring a tester. To find a good candidate, you have to look for certain traits: curiosity, creativity,…

One day, I realized that my testing workload was too much for me to handle alone. It was time for me to embark on the recruiting train. Hiring new testers is critical to protecting existing team members from burnout and to cover the ever increasing volume of testing needs. Hiring…