Unlike manual testers, automation testers will use automation testing tools to test software programs. You will be testing to find any bugs or irregularities and reporting them to the software team so they can be fixed and retested. For this position, you will need to be experienced using an array of automation testing tools as well as have programming knowledge. You will also need to know the various methodologies used to test. Most automation testers began as manual testers and progressed to automation testing.
Recruiters will be looking at your resume primarily to see the languages and tools you are familiar with, as well as your experience as a tester. This resume excels in having both a strong skills section, as well as an in-depth list of experience.