At some point during the hiring process, you are going to be asked to explain why you want to take a job abroad and why you want to relocate. The number one thing we tell candidates not to do is reply to these questions with “I want to move to Canada”, (or some other country)….
The tech industry is going through challenges adjusting to the post-pandemic economy. Companies leading their fields with innovative solutions usually reap the results of being at the forefront. But it is often the case that they also suffer the most when there are bumps in the road. We believe that learning new skills is key…
Even as a high school student, Nils Andrey was passionate about using algorithms to solve problems. From his early beginnings participating in math and science competitions in Cuba and then working as a developer, Nils has more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry. He talked to Ilya Brotzky, VanHack’s CEO, about his…
Our friends from Napice, allowed us to share this great article written by co-founder Victor O. Napice is building a Tech Marketplace for Cohort-Based Programs, supporting each part of the ecosystem and kicking off our flywheel. As the tech community scales, value scales exponentially as experience, talent, and collaborative opportunities find each other. In this article, Victor…
Temitope Omotunde is a talented software developer who has recently relocated from Nigeria to Canada. He talked to Olalekan Adeyanju, Talent Sourcing Specialist at VanHack, about how he got hired. He shares his impressions and tips for other professionals looking to land a tech job abroad. If his video gives you that extra dose of…
We think we can make the tech industry better by infusing it diversity, equity, and inclusion. Software developers and other tech talents from traditionally underrepresented groups can count on us to create a market that helps everyone’s talents shine! Diversity in the tech industry is better for everyone involved. Let’s make it happen together. When…
Mariana Carvalho is a writer, career mentor, Latino 30 Under 30, and co-founder at Brazilians in Tech. We are happy to share her article with you here. She discusses how to overcome burnout as a woman in technology from a very personal perspective. Our team works hard to support women in tech and to get…
We are excited to introduce Aashi Singh, a talented FrontEnd Developer from India who recently landed a job abroad in Canada. Aashi’s journey is a testament to the hard work and determination that many women in tech possess. After arriving in Canada in January, Aashi is now starting her international career with an e-commerce company…
Átila Romero is a Brazilian senior software developer who got a job in Canada through VanHack. We want to share his story with you because his journey puts a smile on our faces. In this video interview, he shared his journey from Brazil to Vancouver and talked about how important it was for him to…
Backend Engineer Tomas Roy just arrived in Vancouver with his family. He is originally from Bangladesh and was living in Japan before getting hired in Canada. We have helped over 1.900 software developers and other tech talents find work abroad and start an international life. Tomas Roy has nine years of experience and will work…
Jose Truyol is senior full stack from Venezuela who got hired in Canada. Some months ago, he relocated with his wife, their son, and their pet. He got a job through VanHack and our team helped him and his family relocate. Now he shares his story with you to inspire other VanHackers who are working…
Are you a developer who identifies as female? Do you have 4+ years of experience and dream of building an international career? We want to invite you to our first Women in Tech Hiring Event of 2023 where we will help you connect with Canadian, European and American companies. Save the date, it’s March 7th…
Tam Kbeili is the founder of CodeCast, and CTO and founder of Aplicar. He has a long experience with both hiring tech professionals and with preparing candidates for the hiring process. He discussed types of technical interviews and shared what he believes is the fool proof ways of nailing them on VanHackCON 2022. Here you…
With over 10 years of experience and many unique projects, Edinor finally made it to Canada, and we couldn’t be prouder. He and his family moved to Calgary. It’s not rare to see high skilled tech professionals from Brazil conquering an international career. Last December 2022, Edinor landed in North America to start his journey…
After many challenges doing his paperwork back home, Jesper arrived in Canada with his family. Right before heading to Regina – his final destination – he got stuck in the snowstorm in Vancouver. This was the last step in his journey from the Phillipines to Canada. Luckily, Jesper stayed with some friends and had a…
Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has transformed how people work and businesses operate across different projects. Al has already started growing more intuitive for the recruitment market, consequently benefiting companies and candidates in different hiring stages. At VanHack, we are proud to say we have implemented the AI English Verification to improve the…
The cost of living is one of the most important factors to be considered when planning to move abroad. Building an international career means you can live and work anywhere around the globe. So understanding your needs and what a country or city has to offer is crucial. VanHackers doing the math right now should…
We could talk for hours about living and working in Canada. So many of our hiring partners are Canadians and a big part of our team also lives in the Northern country. For VanHackCON 2022, we invited Douglas Soltys, editor-in-chief for BetaKit, to do the talking. He had a very informative chat with our CEO…
In 2022, we’ve seen a continued tech talent crunch, which has forced companies to switch tactics and make drastic changes to their hiring process in order to stay competitive. This scenario creates an unique opportunity for tech talents across the globe. Our team has put together an overall look at the market and we’ll share…
One of the reasons why women don’t apply for tech jobs abroad is because of impostor syndrome. After having helped over 1800 software developers and other tech talents kick-start their international careers, we notice many candidates miss out on incredible opportunities because they don’t think they are qualified. Courtney Boudreau, our training specialist, sat down…
