In today’s blog post, we have the pleasure of sharing the inspiring story of João Pedro Schmitt, a full stack engineer who relocated from Brazil to Canada. João’s experience is an example to the power of determination and self-improvement and we can’t be prouder of his journey. Starting in Brazil, The Lead to Europe João…
The demand for women in technology is growing rapidly. Companies are increasingly recognizing the value and unique perspectives that women bring to the table, and women are making strides in the tech industry. However, with all of these advancements come challenges, and one of the biggest obstacles for women in tech is burnout. Burnout is…
We love sharing our traditional airport pictures with you. This is when we get to celebrate together VanHackers arriving in a new country and starting their international career. This time, the “airport” looks a bit different. Eleazar Maestre is a VanHacker from Venezuela hired in Canada. He arrived in Calgary and guess what? His new…
Himakar Reddy’s journey is so inspiring! He is a FullStack engineer from India who landed a job in Canada with VanHack’s help and a lot of hard work. Watch this success case and discover how he got hired. VanHack Actively helps you land a job in Canada and other countries When he decided…
Julian Slonim is a talented software developer from Argentina who got hired in Canada with VanHack. He is now in Vancouver with his family experiencing a snowy winter for the first time. He describes his work as the “dream job”. In the video, he talks about the hiring process and shares his strategies to get…
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)….
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
International tech professionals who relocate to Canada will find an environment that prioritizes “politeness, diversity, respect and opportunities”. Tati Cortez and Aasia Rahguzar, members of Global Mobility Team, talked about work permit & relocation to Canada for tech professionals during VanHackCON 2022. VanHackCON, our annual free event, is the largest online conference for senior tech…
If you are a software developer or other tech talent interested in working in Canada, Alexandra Tucki has got some data you can use. Alex is a senior account director at LinkedIn and an advocate for women in tech. She was the first speaker for VanHackCON 2022 and shared what skills are in high demand…
The Canadian government has several programs in place to funnel and expedite the many options a foreign worker can get Permanent Residency (PR) in the country. If you are planning on building an international career in Canada you may have heard of some initiatives. But did you know you can start to apply right now,…
Amit has always wanted to explore the world and take his career to another level. With our assistance he got a job and relocated abroad. From India to Canada, Amit is now living the dream in Montreal! Watch Amit’s journey with us and learn from his tips and advice; we are waiting for you! 👩💻…
Relocating and working abroad is nothing new to VanHacker Matt Daneshvar. Being originally from Iran, he had been living in Malaysia for the past 10 years before deciding to immigrate again. With VanHack\’s assistance, he got a job as a software engineer in Canada. Matt sat down with our community manager, Maria Sanchez, and talked…
