Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the inspiring story of Maryia Hoshka, a talented Software Backend Engineer from Poland who embarked on a journey that led her to a fantastic Canadian company – a VanHack hiring partner.
This blog post explores Maryia’s experiences, challenges, and wins as she pursued her dreams and secured a position abroad.
Who’s Maryia?
Maryia Hoshka from Poland, has been immersed in software engineering for over four years. Her journey began during her University days when she landed an internship opportunity. Throughout her professional tenure in Poland, Maryia honed her skills and gained valuable experience; however, she knew her dream was to go beyond her homeland.
After talking to a friend who lived in Canada, Maryia started studying the process of immigrating to Canada and discovered that securing employment would be the easiest route. During this research phase, Maryia found VanHack, and she was surprised by everything VanHack could offer her as a job seeker.
Overcoming Communication Barriers
One of the most significant aspects of Maryia’s journey was her ability to embrace personal and professional growth. Joining the Canadian company remotely in January opened doors for her to become part of an international team. This experience compelled Maryia to enhance her English language skills, as effective communication became crucial in her day-to-day interactions. Through meetings and presentations conducted in English, Maryia adapted and expanded her language proficiency.
While Maryia was confident in her English language skills in non-professional settings, speaking about technical matters or presenting herself professionally proved to be a different challenge. That was when Maryia decided to join VanHack Academy, where she gained invaluable feedback and improved her interview performance.
The Job Search Adventure
It was in September 2022 when Maryia began actively looking for opportunities to relocate to Canada. She initially faced some rejections, but after a while, she sent her application to participate in the VanHack Women in Tech Hiring Event and got selected (!!!), which allowed her to meet and talk to different employers – all VanHack hiring partners.
With three interview invitations, Maryia embarked on a rigorous interview process. The companies she interviewed with ranged from those with comprehensive assessment stages to those with a more casual conversation to assess cultural fit.
Maryia said VH Academy played a crucial role in her success. She felt confident handling all the conversations during the event and ensured the preparation the academy offered was super helpful and after months of intensive job searching and interviews, Maryia received the long-awaited job offer.
We are so proud of you, Maryia.
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