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From: Kavein Thran
Date: Apr 16, 2024 5:34AM

HI

Thanks for the reply. I would try to optimise my linked-in further. As I am
new to linked-in I do not really have an idea on what keywords to include
and how to set up alerts for accessibility related jobs.
I am also still learning on how to make my CV more presentable.

I also will look at U Test and the github link you provided.

You've been very helpful. I really appreciate that.




On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 5:43 PM Richard Warren < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

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> Richard
>
>
> Richard
>
> On 16 Apr 2024, at 09:50, Kavein Thran < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>
> 
> Hi friends,
>
> I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
> informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
>
> I have completed the deque accessibility
> specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted tester
> course.
>
> I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
> retake everything together.
>
> I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
> person from a global south country to enter into paid web
> accessibility testing job.
>
> 1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
> ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but there
> is no reply from them yet.
> 2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being hired?
> 3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
> 4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
> person that works remotely from a global south country?
>
> As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
> pointers from experience is much appreciated
>
> --
> Regards,
> Kavein
> Kaveinthran (He/Him)
> Curious, Native Blind
>
> Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
> email: <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
> My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
>
>

--
Regards,
Kavein
Kaveinthran (He/Him)
Curious, Native Blind

Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
email: <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>

On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM Jano Llorca Lis < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> Hello Kavein,
>
> I will try to answer your questions point by point:
>
> - Unless you work for a government agency in the US, it is not mandatory
> to complete the DHS tester course, but it is certainly highly
> recommended.
> Some companies may require it as a certificate of your skills.
> - For me, Deque's courses are the best and most comprehensive, and are
> highly valued in the industry. I share with you the following link to a
> knowledge repository with which you can expand your training even more:
> https://github.com/mgifford/a11y-courses
> - For me the best option to find a job is to use LinkedIn. Optimise your
> profile for searches related to QA Accessibility, set up an alert system
> for related jobs and follow companies in the sector. You can do the
> same on
> other job boards, and on specialised job boards like U-Test, where they
> sometimes ask for accessibility testers. You can also participate in
> forums
> and groups like this one, and send spontaneous applications with your
> optimised CV to companies in the sector.
> - As with everything in life, it will depend on the sector, your skills
> and attitudes. To give you an idea, in Spain the salary of a Junior QA
> Tester is around 24.000-30.000€ gross. Bear in mind that the time
> difference or language may be a handicap when it comes to hiring you,
> although I'm sure there are companies available.
>
> I hope I have been helpful. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to
> contact me.
>
> Best of luck and lots of encouragement in your active job search. I'm sure
> something will come up soon.
>
> Best regards!
> *Jano Llorca*
> Consultor SEO - SEM - Social Ads
> UX - UI - Diseño y Accesibilidad Web
>
> Teléfono: 673 346 726
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
>
> <https://ilumina-agencia-consultora-seo.business.site/>
>
>
> El mar, 16 abr 2024 a las 10:46, Kavein Thran (< <EMAIL REMOVED> >)
> escribió:
>
> > Hi friends,
> >
> > I am a native Blind person from malaysia. Been using screen readers and
> > informally testing for web accessibility for about 12 years now.
> >
> > I have completed the deque accessibility
> > specialist course and in the progress of completing the DHS trusted
> tester
> > course.
> >
> > I am in the fourth course, but the platform reset happens and I have to
> > retake everything together.
> >
> > I would love to know more about the processes that's needed for me as a
> > person from a global south country to enter into paid web
> > accessibility testing job.
> >
> > 1. Is the dhs trusted tester course is a must to complete? Is there any
> > ways for me to recover my completed courses? I have emailed them but
> there
> > is no reply from them yet.
> > 2. What other courses do I need to do to get a good chance of being
> hired?
> > 3. Are there places that I need to check periodically for job offerings?
> > 4. what are the usual salary/payment look like in this industry for a
> > person that works remotely from a global south country?
> >
> > As I am new to this field on looking for jobs, Any other advices or
> > pointers from experience is much appreciated
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Kavein
> > Kaveinthran (He/Him)
> > Curious, Native Blind
> >
> > Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
> > email: <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> > twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
> > My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > >


--
Regards,
Kavein
Kaveinthran (He/Him)
Curious, Native Blind

Disabled independent Human Rights Advocate
email: <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
twitter <https://twitter.com/kaveinthran>
My LinkedIn <https://my.linkedin.com/in/kaveinthran>