Standing tall in the job market
Create Memory
In this memory:
Gary Shannon
MoT London Meetup. 26/06/25.
The wonderful one-and-only Gary Shannon shares an emotional story of his upbringing and incredible achievements via the power of community.
He's a top bloke and legend, and MoT are very pleased to be collaborating. Thanks for bringing us together!
Standing tall in the job market.
Show up daily or at least 3 times a week.
Be visible – attend meetups, industry events and webinars.
Leverage your network – connect directly with hiring managers and decision makers.
Think beyond applications – focus on personal outreach and referrals.
Offer value - share insights, trends, and knowledge instead of just looking for job opportunities.
he/him
Community Lead at Ministry of Testing
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community.
On the 1st & 2nd of October 2025 we're back in Brighton for TestBash: the largest software testing conference in the UK
Explore MoT
Tue, 30 Sep
A one-day educational experience to help business lead with expanding quality engineering and testing practices.
Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts.
A one-day educational experience to help business lead with expanding quality engineering and testing practices.
Debrief the week in Testing via a community radio show hosted by Simon Tomes and members of the community
