Brazilians Are Getting Hired in Canada
Brazilians Hired in Canada
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He, She, They: How You’d Like to be Called?
How we present ourselves to the world is an essential part of who we are. Gender is one aspect of our identity that we often overlook but shouldn’t. We made some changes in your platform to make it easier for VanHacker to express their full selves by choosing the pronouns that better express you. Whether…
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Women in Tech, We’re Looking for You
Working in tech can be challenging, even more so if you are a woman. According to Forbes polling, the gender gap is still genuine, with only around 24% of employees in technology identifying as female. Do you think you can change that? We do. The very last VanHack’s Women In Tech event, back in September…
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Blog | For Candidates | Preparation | VanHack
Premium Academy VanHackers Have Lots to Celebrate in 2021
We are very proud to share with you some of what our Premium Academy members accomplished in 2021. Last year was tough, and the whole world is still dealing with the pandemic and its economic consequences. However, being able to work hard and make dreams come true despite all that is huge, the reason we…
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Decoding the Canadian Work Visa for Tech Professionals
Canada understands the importance of the immigrant workforce and has systems in place to expedite visas and work permits. Still, navigating the bureaucracy involved in moving abroad is never simple. Don’t worry, we are here to help you understand the basics of getting a Canadian Work Visa. Immigration consultants Aasia Rahguzar, Melissa Arrambide, and Shervani…
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What are mock interviews and why are they so important?
During the hiring process, candidates should expect to go through at least two different interviews but they could be looking at even three or four rounds of conversation with their potential employer. Being prepared for these situations is crucial so we offer VanHackers “Mock Interviews” to help them nail the real ones. Do you know…
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Starting an International Career With Your Spouse
Starting an International Career with Your Spouse – How Shreya and Sidharth Got Hired Did you know we have hiring partners in over 20 countries? Besides Canada, we also work with companies from Europe, the US, and other regions. This means your dream of an international career can take many different forms. For Debarghya and…
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What happened in 2021 for VanHack?
We are proud to present some of the amazing results we reached in 2021, starting with the most important: we helped over 500 skilled professionals get an international job. A question for you: how can we help you make your dream job come true in 2022?
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8 Answers to “What Makes You Unique?” (6+ Expert Tips)
Whenever you apply for a new job, you can be sure many of your traits, abilities and skills overlap with other candidates also vying for the position. However, you have specific experiences and skills that make you unique — things that make you stand out from the crowd and a must-have talent. “What makes you…
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9 Answers to “What Is Your Greatest Achievement” in an Interview
Very rarely are any questions during an interview straightforward. They’re strategic; they help the interviewer or hiring manager learn more about you as a person and whether you’d be the right fit in their organization. One of those questions is likely to be, “What is your greatest achievement?” It can be pretty complicated to navigate,…
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6 Answers to “What Are Your Career Aspirations?” in an Interview
Whenever you apply for a position, it’s no surprise when the interviewer or hiring manager asks you about your career aspirations. It’s just one of many tough questions they ask so they get to know more about you as a person and if you’re the type of fit they want to bring on the journey…
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What Is Annual Net Income? How to Calculate (Examples)
Whenever you’re at a career crossroads and need to make decisions, it’s essential you have a firm understanding and grasp of your finances. You need this knowledge of your finances so you can calculate your net income (NI), which is critical in understanding the financial situation you’re in. Although net income directly relates to your…
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6 Alternatives to “Hello Everyone” in an Email or Letter
How you begin your email or letter dictates how the rest of the conversation goes. Regardless of what’s included in the body of the email, the recipient will get a good feeling of what’s to come or even create their first impression of you. In some cases, the greeting can be the difference between the…
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What’s a Retention Bonus? How Does it Work?
We’re currently in the midst of something dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’. Employees worldwide, from North America to the UK, are quitting their jobs at a record pace, especially since they hold the leverage with employers offering higher salaries, envious perks and more opportunities than ever before. The epidemic levels of people leaving their companies makes…
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Employment Verification Letter Sample and Templates
If you work in human resources or you’re a senior figure having managed an employee, there’s every chance you’ll occasionally receive a request to provide an employment verification letter. Or, in other terms, a proof of employment letter. This formal document is the best and simplest way to fulfill this type of request. It doesn’t…
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International Market For Tech Talents
What is your main concern when thinking about getting a job abroad? Megan Watchorn, Head of growth at VanHack, and Rodolfo Santos, our European growth manager, addressed some of the most common questions from candidates about the international market and shared their firsthand insights into what companies see when hiring talents around the globe. It…
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Global Talent Stream 101: What companies need to know
Canada is quickly gaining a reputation of becoming a hub for attracting global talent. This year, the country was actually named as the number one destination for global talent — great news for Canadian firms amidst a worldwide talent shortage. Why? Because Canada’s exceptional immigration programs and business-friendly laws allow businesses to attract, retain and…
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What to look for in a tech recruitment partner
Unfortunately, outsourcing tends to get a bad reputation. However, when it comes to recruiting the best talent possible, partnering with experts is the best step you can take. A tech recruitment partner can successfully transform your approach to acquiring the best employees and delivering results quickly — but only when you partner with the right…
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Blog | For Candidates | Preparation | VanHack
English for Devs: Communication in a Multicultural Environment
English has become the universal language of business, and culturally diverse work environments are more common than ever, whether in a physical location or with remote teams scattered around the world. Gui Sarkis, innovation facilitator and instructor at VanHack’s Premium Academy, and Evan Reinhold, ESL teacher and English instructor at VanHack, had a friendly chat…
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VanHack vs BairesDev
The desire to work remotely is one of the most significant benefits people search for when looking for a new job. That means it’s also arguably the biggest perk a company can offer when seeking new talent. It’s easy to see why, too. There’s the freedom to work wherever you want, whether it’s in the…
