General Attributes of Good Testers

- Are reliable;
- Are thorough;
- Have an inquisitive nature;
- Enjoy breaking things;
- Are ruthless;
- Are creative in terms of identifying likely faults;
- Are persistent;
- Are patient;
- Are detail orientated – analytical thinking;
- Are diplomatic - for example, avoid conflicts with developers;
- Have good communication skills;
- Have good observation skills.