1. Understanding of Testing Fundamentals: Manual testers should have a good
understanding of testing fundamentals such as test planning, test cases creation, test
execution, and defect tracking.
2. Attention To Detail: Manual testers should have excellent attention to detail as they
need to ensure that every aspect of the application is tested thoroughly.
3. Analytical Skills: Manual testers should have strong analytical skills to identify,
analyse and troubleshoot defects found during testing.
4. Communication: Manual testers should be able to communicate clearly and
effectively with the development team to report bugs and other issues found during
testing.
5. Testing Techniques: Manual testers should have a good understanding of various
testing techniques like exploratory testing, regression testing, boundary value
analysis, equivalence partitioning, etc.
6. Domain Knowledge: Manual testers should have a good understanding of the
domain in which they are working. This includes an understanding of the business
requirements, user expectations, and industry-specific regulations.
7. Test Management Tools: Manual testers should be familiar with test management
tools like TestRail, HP ALM, JIRA, etc. to create and manage test cases, track test
results, and generate reports.
8. Time Management: Manual testers should have good time management skills to
ensure that testing is completed on schedule and within budget.
9. Adaptability: Manual testers should be adaptable and able to work in a dynamic
environment where requirements change frequently.
10.Positive Attitude: Manual testers should have a positive attitude towards their work
and should be willing to learn new things to improve their skills and knowledge.