Internet Quality Assurance Specialists

Employers

Quality assurance specialists work for software developers, large corporations, government agencies, and firms specializing in quality assurance work. Some smaller companies may combine quality assurance duties with those of other positions such as site development or project management.

Job opportunities are available worldwide; however, major cities with a high concentration of Internet, technology, and software companies may provide the best opportunities.

Because more companies are doing business on the Web or expanding their operations into international markets using the Web, the number of positions in this field are growing at a faster rate than the average.

Starting Out

Internet quality assurance specialists can apply for employment directly to Internet and software companies. Generally, people start in lower level associate positions and work their way up through experience. Classified ads, employment agencies, and Internet job listings can also provide possible employment leads. Professional organizations may post job openings on their Web sites. Your college's career services office and alumni connections may also provide job leads. Networking with others in the computer industry or your community is also a good way to make the contacts that may lead to employment.