Simon Tomes | Activities
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"Wow, Jane. I imagine your testing journals have a treasure trove of knowledge and experience. Perhaps an opportunity to turn some of them into Moments on the MoTaverse. 😃"
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"Thanks for sharing, Madhuri. A follow up question, if I may.
How might someone use AI to support their efforts to help an ATS recognise keywords and to not miss transferable skills?"
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ATS usually means Applicant Tracking System — the software companies use to collect, filter, and rank job applications before a recruiter or hiring manager reviews them.
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AMA crafting CV for UK job market : what is ATS and how does it help/hinder?
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ATS usually means Applicant Tracking System — the software companies use to collect, filter, and rank job applications before a recruiter or hiring manager reviews them.
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AI Coding Tip 022 - Give AI a Harness to Work With
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Learning well from own notes vs not learning well from borrowed notes. I like your framing."
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Today's This Week in Quality had the hosts with their cameras on for the very first time! ... And since I could see them, I was extremely convinced that they could see me as well. Cue lots of emoti...
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Today's This Week in Quality had the hosts with their cameras on for the very first time! ... And since I could see them, I was extremely convinced that they could see me as well. Cue lots of emoti...
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Hot take: Don't let AI take notes for you
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A This Week in Quality (TWiQ) evolution, we switched on the cameras for the first time! Thank you to Demi, Preeti and Gary for being the first people to do that. 🎉Do listen and now watch the episod...
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A This Week in Quality (TWiQ) evolution, we switched on the cameras for the first time! Thank you to Demi, Preeti and Gary for being the first people to do that. 🎉Do listen and now watch the episod...
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A This Week in Quality (TWiQ) evolution, we switched on the cameras for the first time! Thank you to Demi, Preeti and Gary for being the first people to do that. 🎉Do listen and now watch the episod...
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Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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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. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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