Calling all VanHackers! Today is the day we talk about completing your VanHack Profile.Yes, I know that this sounds dull and boring and like….”work”. I also know that we all lead busy lives and are constantly rushing from pillar to post. But here’s the thing: filling out your profile on VanHack is actually one of the most important parts of finding a developer job abroad. This is literally the first contact that companies have with you. And we all know that you never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Also, an empty profile may look like you’re not interested in a job opportunity. To land a job abroad in the tech market, you need to show companies that you’re interested in them. It’s definitely worth taking just a few minutes out of your day and creating a great profile. And I’ll help you out with a few tips on what a good profile looks like so you don’t need to start from scratch.
Ok, I’ll fill it! How do I start?
Start by logging into VanHack and entering all awesome coding and hacking skills. VanHack’s algorithm will immediately begin matching you to the open developer jobs abroad that fit your skill set. See how important that is? We can’t find you a job if we don’t know what you can do!! Focus on identifying your main strengths and show the skills that you have more knowledge and experience. Remember that, this is also your marketing tool.
What should I write on my profile?
Start telling us about your past work experience
Tell about the activities you participated in, everything you helped to develop, something you did and that you’re proud of, or some great achievements you accomplished at work. It’s always a good idea to give real examples of projects you’ve worked on and the various outcomes. If you can add numbers, even better.
For example – “I worked on transitioning a monolithic application to a microservices architecture, and increased throughout by 40%”.
Or perhaps – “I worked on moving parts of our customer facing website to AWS and reduced server costs by 60%”
This kind of information helps to connect you with the job opportunity. Hiring managers can see that you’re a good fit for their needs.
Now, talk a little bit about yourself
There’s no mystery here. Just be yourself, tell us how you like to work, what kind of professional you are, how you interact with the team. Here is where you can tell people how awesome you are, why you want a developer job abroad, and why you’ll be a great choice for their company.
Done! I’ve filled my profile. What are the next steps to a developer job abroad?
Great, now we’re heading to the verification. You’re almost done!
Go to the English verification section. Set aside 15 minutes to do the videos and send those to us. This is very important, because foreign companies are extremely interested in knowing your level of communication skills. They need to know that you can fit into their team and be productive from day 1. I know this may sound a lot, but don’t worry. This is actually pretty easy and you can do it quickly.
And last, but not least, it would be awesome if you can complete the coding verification. It’s not mandatory, but it helps elevate your profile. I know this will be a piece of cake for someone with your skillset.
Phew! We’re done!
And that’s your chance to stand out in the market. There are a lot of professionals looking for a job. But only the best profiles will be considered, so focus on showing us how great you are and you’re halfway there!
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