Seeking advice to upskill as Manual Tester for >8LPA roles. Actively job hunting, so urgently need to enhance skills/knowledge. Suggestions on:

1. Skills/certs to be more competitive
2. Automation tools worth learning
3. High-paying domains/methodologies
4. Non-tech qualities valued for senior tester roles

Keen to learn but unsure which path to take. Your guidance is invaluable in focusing my efforts strategically during this crucial job search phase. Appreciate your insights!

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Current YOE and CTC?

Current YOE: 3.5

Current CTC: 7.2LPA

I'm in manual testing gaming domain having 3.8 yoe and my ctc is 4.35 LPA

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