Jimmy Clark wrote:You basically should start to enjoy testing, development skills are very different.... keep testing and you should be good...
I disagree. You should do what you enjoy. It is perfectly fine for you to switch to development, but it won't be easy. With a little determination, the know how, and hard work you can get there. Just certification alone doesn't lead to employment. Getting the relevant experience and the job hunting skills is the key.
1. Try if you can get an entry level position in your current organization.
2. Try for voluntary work.
3. Contribute to opensource projects.
4. Work on tutorials and self-taught projects.
You need to some how break the
vicious cycle. Here are some
job hunting tips.
Don't let others decide what is best for you. Set your career objectives and go for it. Here are some generic
career making tips