We’ve all been there. The week when you are bogged down with so many projects you have to stay late and wake up early in an attempt to catch up on work. As a tester you have to deal with managing developers’ perceptions of code, trying to convince them there is a bug in the code all while running load tests, monitoring the application and identifying bottlenecks. There’s just not enough time in the day to get what you need done.
To help you we have gathered the top 5 time management tips testers use to maximize their time and get projects out the door.
1. Planning is essential
When you are tasked with multiple projects, planning is essential. A great place to start is simply planning your day. Get in the habit of starting each morning by writing a to-do list. You can keep a running to-do list on your computer in a note-taking application or word processor. Or you can go old school and keep a pen and paper close by to jot down the tasks you need to complete. According to the Huffington Post, the very act of writing things down gets placed in your long-term memory making you more likely to remember.
Make sure to clean your list from time to time and eliminate anything that just isn’t getting done. Always ask yourself: Is this meeting necessary? Can I delegate some of these tasks to another team member? Do I need to schedule appointments?
Get good at planning your days and you’ll find that your project planning skills will also quickly improve.
