The hiring process can be different from country to country or even from company to company. To help VanHackers reach their full potential and have the highest chance of landing their dream job abroad, we developed our platform to account for these differences. This way candidates know what to what information to add to their…
So you’ve found your dream job, your resume left an impression and you’ve managed to get your foot in the door with an interview. Along with honing in on your strengths, there’s a 99% chance the interviewer will ask you what your greatest weakness is. Answer with something along the lines of “I try too…
When the employer asks if you have any questions at the end of your interview, don’t say no and leave! It isn’t demanding or nitpicky — it shows you care, it’s more than ‘just another job’ and that you want to understand what you’re signing up for. To really leave an impression in your next…
Flexible, motivated, independent, go-getter, team player — there are a handful of terms and phrases recruiters can find cringeworthy and instantly toss your resume in the trash. Harsh, but true. Recruiters expect these traits from people applying, so they don’t exactly scream out, “I’m a fantastic candidate, please hire me.” They’ve heard it all before….
Whether you’re a full-stack expert, skilled in Python or know your way around Java and Javascript with your eyes closed, there’s a high chance you and your skills are in demand. If you have an interview lined up for a software engineer role, it’ll help to know the common questions the interviewer is likely to…
Rosalba’s enthusiasm and positive energy are hard to miss. She is a Full Stack engineer from Cuba who talks about her journey to a job in Canada between laughs and in a nice Spanish accent. Rosy has been working in IT for the last 12 years and lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. She landed another step…
Sometimes life presents us with one tiny thing that messes up all our plans. Sometimes it’s the other way around, something as unpretentious as a tip from a friend suddenly makes everything fall into place again. The story of Brazilian software engineer Irla with VanHack had two of these moments. Amid laughs, she recounted her…
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Job interviews are always hard. We want to present our best but often feel nervous or intimidated. It’s ok. We have your back. Our team of specialists is here to help you prepare for this crucial part of every hiring process. Maybe answering questions face to face will never be entirely stressless, but it doesn’t…
By this time, it’s no secret that the tech industry is one of the fastest-growing industries globally. And you know what this means? It’s simple, it means more demand for skilled professionals everywhere. This, in turn, means more opportunities. So, no matter if you’re looking for jobs in Canada, Software Development jobs in the US,…
Silicon Valley is famous for its numerous high-profile tech companies and well-paying jobs. It is no wonder that the United States is the first place that software developers would think of when searching for jobs with high salaries. This means that software developers often overlook places such as Canada and Europe, offering high-tech wages and…
Remote developer jobs have always been popular, but that demand has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last decade, remote jobs have grown by a massive 173% and the phenomenon isn’t settling down any time soon — in any country. It’s something employers are keen to offer as well, with a PWC study showing…
Not being able to speak English well was a major roadblock to Natalia’s dream of working abroad. As it turns out, the challenge proved to be a turning point in the Colombian software engineer’s life. Natalia tells us how she studied hard, prepared dutifully for the selection process, and how her efforts paid off when…
Technology propels the world forward, and those who make that happen are invaluable to the cause. Most of these professionals are tech experts who are constantly breaking frontiers and using the gift of technology to make business more efficient and profitable. Tech jobs have surged in the past decade and they are becoming increasingly lucrative….
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Lei Yamin is no stranger to relocating. Six years ago she left her home country Myanmar and moved to Japan. Now she is adding a happier chapter in her immigrant story. Lei is another hired VanHacker who has just arrived in Toronto, Canada. Her dream was two years in the making and required a lot…
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