Why You Should be Considering Russian-Speaking Tech Specialists

Why You Should be Considering Russian-Speaking Tech Specialists The sphere of information technology is the worlds most rapidly growing. Almost every company needs IT specialists. The demand for developers is so high, that employers are actively competing for IT specialists. Since a great number of high-tech companies and startups are focused in Europe, the shortage of IT specialists is particularly acute in this region. How to solve the problem? European IT companies deal with the issue by hiring international specialists. One of the best options for the European IT market is to employ Russian-speaking specialists. There are several reasons: Specialists from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are “hot” candidates. They consider job offers in Europe with enthusiasm since the region has a high standard of living, competitive salary, and high demand for IT specialists. Russian-speaking expats are close to Europeans in terms of mentality. They easily adapt to a new place and do not experience a severe “culture shock” when moving. Russian developers are considered to be the worlds best specialists. According to data collected by Hackerrank  Russia ranks second on the list of the best IT specialists, as there is a very good technical school in the country. Chinese developers hold the top spot. However, it should be noted that most of the Chinese experts don’t know English, are not always ready to relocate and differ from Europeans culturally. Therefore, it is more efficient to hire Russian-speaking IT specialists. Difficulties To relocate a specialist from another country, you need to have time, patience and money. The process is rather complicated, that is why it is better to prepare in advance in order to be aware of all the relocation pitfalls and features. So, to transfer a specialist to another country, it is necessary to: prepare the documentation package; Each country has its own list of documents. For example, in order to relocate a specialist to the UK, an adopting company is obliged to have a sponsor license. In some cases, an employer has to convince European consulates of the absence of a specialist with a similar background by providing the appropriate documents. I also recommend making sure that the candidate has all the necessary documents and his passport is not expired. reconcile visa issues; Sometimes a candidate has problems with getting a visa. Consulates refuse to grant a work visa to a specialist or a member of his family. In this case, you need to either search for a new candidate or face up to the challenge. This will slow down the relocation process and may involve heavy costs. test the candidates English or local language knowledge; Some countries, like the UK, demand from a candidate to pass the language test. You will spend not only more time but also money. Take it into account. organize the specialists relocation; To hire international experts is precisely more expensive for an employer than to hire local ones. The employer pays the specialist’s and his family members passage, visas, accommodation. Overall, it takes three to four months to relocate a specialist. From my experience, the minimum period for which the developer was relocated was a month and a half. By the way, the speed of filling a job opening depends largely on the employer. If the customer swiftly reviews CVs and gives feedback, the chances that the specialist will quickly get started are quite high. Risks The specialists relocation is attended with certain risks. The employer should take it into account. Since interviews are conducted in the online mode, you or a specialist may get the wrong impression about future cooperation. The candidate may not be competent enough for you. Youll have to train him, spend more time on adaptation. The specialist may get disappointed in the company or not blend into the team. Therefore, it is desirable to meet face-to-face for the final interview. Personal acquaintance with the candidate will provide greater confidence in a long-term cooperation. In some cases, an expat and his family members may simply not settle down in the country and return home. However, according to my agency data, in 90% of cases, specialists easily take root in a new place. Russian candidates don’t experience “culture shock” and quickly adapt to new conditions. Tips and recommendations Hiring a foreign IT specialist will not be difficult for you if you hit the right path. I advise you to follow three simple rules for success: Resort to specialized recruitment agencies, because they know the local market and speak the same language with the candidates. They are well versed in the issue and will simplify the relocation process for you. Don’t take too long with staff recruitment, especially if you select a specialist from Russia. There is an active struggle for developers in the country, so there is no time to spare. Make competitive offers. Developers are more likely to move with the family, so they need to have a rather high salary to keep it. The relocation of Russian-speaking IT specialists to Europe is becoming an increasingly popular way of recruiting staff. If you can’t find the specialist in your region look for professionals in other countries. This is a good way to solve a problem, and, in truth, quite simple if everything is done correctly. About the author: Tatiana Melnichuk is the head of the international IT recruitment agency Lucky Hunter. For more than 10 years shes been recruiting staff for IT companies all over the world, holds lectures and training courses. She knows how to recruit the best IT specialists, where to find them and what to do if you need to relocate a specialist to your country.    

How Outrageous Is Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How Outrageous Is Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career If you haven’t caused some kind of outrage, you haven’t got a really big BANG kind of brand. That might work for you. Maybe you’re not in the really-need-to-be memorable kind of place in your career. Maybe Twitter has so few of whatever you are or do that just by being …. you, you stand out. Maybe your Facebook friends are really friendly. It could be that you believe you really are connected to 6.3 million people on LinkedIn. Maybe you think we’re terrifically pinterested, and we have the G+ circle hots for you. That is the way most of us seem to think personal branding works, given the volume of posts and the paucity of memorable ones. Or, the endlessly promotional ones. Or, the creepy feeling that 87% of people are “just listening” on social networks and media. Is that what you’re doing? Are you waiting to be discovered? Are you waiting for a personal invitation to comment on every blog you visit? Are you waiting for the really big opportunity to have a near miss with your future? This last Sunday was the second annual Comedy Awards on Comedy Central. Robin Williams received the legend award, which went to Eddie Murphy last year. What defines both men who have really different approaches to their craft? Outrageous. Outrageously memorable. Fearless. Your big BANG If you’re not doing stand-up, you probably can’t be that outrageous, although being a little bit entertaining wouldn’t be a bad thing. If you’re at all serious about the power of personal branding, and the powerful truth that you control what you mean to us, then you’ve got to leave the kinds of impressions that, at least occasionally, begin in our brains with: “Wow…” If you’re not making it big in our brains, you’re probably not making it big with your personal branding, and that may account for the gap between where you really are and where you ideally are. So, here’s the work to get you going on getting some bang for your brand. Whittle down everything you are to three words that we can attach to you: smart, creative, brave, patient, funny, strong, simple, silly, artistic, driven, generous, and the list is nearly endless. Then go about proving up those three words with your posts, pics, updates, links and most everything else you do online and on ground, Need a boost on the three words that define your personal brand? I’ll send you a list, FREE. Email Nance@NanceRosen.com, with the subject line: Personal Brand Words. Author: Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers. Read more at NanceRosenBlog. Twitter name: nancerosen

Reach For Your Career Goals While Being a Mother and a Housewife

Reach For Your Career Goals While Being a Mother and a Housewife Being a mother and a house wife is one of the most wonderful things that can happen in the life of a woman. Nothing beats waking up to your children’s happy call and opening your eyes seeing your most beloved man lying beside you. Being a mother and a housewife is a noble career for a woman. However, there are instances when a woman must help her husband to support their families growing needs. Nowadays, it is not enough that a man carries the entire financial burden since one cannot support the needs alone with the bad economy giving almost everyone financial burden. The goods and commodities cost a lot plus the growing needs of the children should also be met aside from the basic needs that should be provided. Aside from that, women today wants to prove themselves more. A career as a house wife is not in the option since we already seek to prove our worth. Every one of us has needs to fulfill like realizing what we want to be and achieving them. The need to prove something is already innate which is the reason why we always seek to do something we could be proud of. Having a good career as a mother and a housewife helps one feel her place in the world. There are ways, though, on how to reach for your goals without compromising the wonder opportunity to be a wife and a mother. These are the few guidelines in choosing the right job that will still help you achieve your goals while being able to still fulfill your responsibilities. Choose a job that will still give you time for your family- a part time job is good to consider since it gives you more time with your family. Unlike a full time job, this will consume less energy as well as time. This will be the start to reach for your goals. Family is always first- it is important to prioritize your family over your job. You shouldn’t miss out of the important milestones in your family’s life. Putting your family in first place means that you know how to weigh the situation. If your family’s welfare that is already at stake, it is better to compromise work first and don’t let others stand as the mother or wife in the house since this will bring worse results. Remember that they are the motivation to reach for your goals which is why they should be put first and not last. Leave work at the office- there are other far more important work at home anyway. It is important that you live the stresses and troubles in your office there because there will always be other worries to face at home. Same is true with housework which you should leave at home. Bringing your work at home will lessen your time with the people who really matters the most. Take good care of yourself- you should have a constant check of your own wellness since you are handling a lot of responsibilities now that you’ve decided to have outside work to help support your partner. It will be hard to fulfill your responsibility as a mother and an employee once your health fails. Once you fall sick, it may just add to your financial burdens since you will need to seek medical help from doctors as well as the medicines to be prescribed to you. Try applying for an online job- an online job is the perfect choice for mothers and housewives who still wants to stay at home and supervise their loved ones. Not only does it takes away the stress of daily transportation and the travel time it consumes, it also cuts a lot of spending required since you don’t need to pay for the regular fare that you will need to spend. The best way so far that i could say is effective is working in an online freelance website. Here in the Philippines, finding a job is really hard. It makes it harder when the employers discover that you have kids to support. Most employers prefer single women since they believe that they could depend on them whenever they need them. I needed to work since my husband’s meager wage simply isn’t enough to pay bills as well as provide us a decent meal. It is hard to budget $150 a month especially that the cost of living is high. We have two kids to rear and the additional expenses are already overwhelming us. I found that working as an online freelance writer is better than applying in a secular job since I have control over my time. I do not have to stress myself with racing with time when to go to work or go back home since my office and my home is already in one place. The main reason, though that I chose to work online is the high pay I receive compared to working in a company here in the Philippines. I earn dollars and the dollar to peso conversion here is quite high. As a matter of fact, I earn more than my husband. My opportunities are unlimited and I have control over the time I will work in the day. Job opportunities in the cyber world may help you reach for your goals. Of course, you may choose another way to reach for your goals. It is important to think of your family first and seek approval of your partner. Just keep in mind that your career as a woman is being a mother and a wife. Not everyone is given this opportunity so you should cherish it. You may lose your job but you certainly will never lose the people who believes in you as a woman and that’s what matters most in life. About the Author Zuhair Sharif is a digital marketer, writer, blogger and entrepreneur. He likes to write and develop educational and inspirational material to help bring value to others lives.

8 Ways to Build Resilience Like a Champ

8 Ways to Build Resilience Like a Champ “But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone About 8 years ago while teaching in a secondary school (the high school equivalent in the US), one student in the school committed suicide by jumping down from a high rise building. The reason was because he could not accept being dumped by his girl friend then. This was a popular and happy go lucky boy with a bright future. He was also one of the best soccer players and vice-captain in my team then. It came as a rude shock to everyone in the community. In the aftermath of his death, there was a whole series of investigations on what happened. It was done to bring closure to the case. For us educators and teachers the most significant thing that came out of this tragedy was the conclusion that our children did not have the resilient character to overcome setbacks. That started us on a long and unending journey till today on building the resilience of our children. Today, in our schools in Singapore, character education is heavily emphasized. It our intention to build in our children the resilience that will help them live life beyond the small confines of what they viewed life to be. Life is not full of Sunshine and Rainbows Many of us have probably seen all or some of the Rocky films in our life time. What do you think of them? Can you relate to the story that Sylvester Stallone was trying to tell? Can you see the theme of always knowing how to get up when beaten to the ground? As much as the films are great entertainment, they also hold some remarkable and inspiring themes for success. Life is indeed not full of sunshine and rainbows. It is in fact full of pitfall and snarls ready to devour the most people. Falling down is common. The successful ones are those that found a way to stand up despite all failures, defeats and disappointments. It is with this in mind that we need to teach people to build resilience to be able to bounce back up when they take a fall. Can resilience be taught? You bet! 8 Ways to Build Resilience 1. Having Empowering Options In any given situation we face, having more empowering options is the key to come back from a disappointment. What can you do when you fail a test? What can you do when you receive a “Dear John” letter? What can you do when facing bankruptcy? These are important questions that must be asked. People who experience distress must be able to think of empowering options available, even if these options are simple ones. They provide an outlet to greater and positive experiences in life. The key is to open the next door and see where it leads us. 2. Having Reference Points When we fail at something, what can we relate this too? Are there people who had experienced this before us? What did other people in the similar situation do to overcome the same circumstances pressing us? We have to find these reference points to draw strengths from. 3. Having Initiative Every time we experience defeats, we must learn to take charge. We must accept responsibility for our own doings. We must be the one to seek the solutions. The solutions might not be immediate, but they will come eventually when we decide right at the start to take charge of our downfalls. 4. Be Creative Being creative is about exploring all possible ways out of our own ruts. It is only when we put our thinking cap on that creative ways can be found to solve our problems. Too often, people are simply too lazy to think. We must replace this laziness with our thinking caps and never lie down until we find a way out. 5. Have a Sense of Humor Apart from all the death, poverty and war we see in this world, nothing that happens to us is ever final. No break ups are fatal. No foreclosure spells an end of life. No economic crash signals the end of our times. It is how we perceived these activities that determine if they are fatal. Therefore there is a pressing need to have the sense of humor to laugh it off. To see things on the brighter side of life. When we can take things in their right perspective it will usually mean that we will have the resilience to deal with changes in our lives. 6. Be Independent People with low resilience tend to be dependent people. From young they are trained to depend on others. They spend too little time fending for themselves. They have not left the comfort of their home environment. Hence, when they face real life, things befall them fast and furious. Adults must make it a point to teach the young independence from a young age. Let the kids find their way home. Let them taste defeat without support. Let them earn their own little money as they grow up. Children with such exposure will build resilience better in life. 7. Self Appreciation Do you value your life? Do you value your talents? Do you know that you are a perfect individual being created to make this world better? There is something that you can contribute that only you can bring to the table. Do not leave this world without accomplishing this mission. That is a sin that have no return. If people are able to grasp the significance and value of their own life, there will be resilience to withstand the inevitable knocks that throw us down. We know we are better than that and that we will arise to do our sacred tasks. 8. Service to Others Find a way to serve others, for service to others is the greatest riches you can have. When one has a meaningful purpose in service to others, there is no time and resources spared for other things like self pity, remorse, anger and so on. A Final Note on Resilience Resilience of character is paramount to our human lives. It can be build. It must be built. Starting from a young age, these skills must be taught. Of all the waste of life, nothing is more than the waste of human potential. We lose more than a life when resilience is not present to preserve someone’s life. We lose the prospect of more life given.

Skills Section of Resume

Skills Section of ResumeWhat to put in the skills section of resume? People have many options when it comes to skills section of resume. Knowing what to put in this section is important for the readers to know what your real qualification is.Most employers do not use common sense in their job search. They do not give importance to these skills section of resume because they do not have enough time to be familiar with the potential employee. Your skills section of resume should have information about your previous and current employment.For making a great resume, you have to pay attention to details in this section. You can write a report or resume based on your working experience or from your education. This information will help the readers to understand about your qualifications. If you write the information correctly, your reader will be able to judge your capabilities.One of the most important skills that should be included in this section is technical skills. It is very importan t to include technical knowledge in this section. You can write about software packages, hardware and software maintenance. These are some of the most important skills of an IT professional.For interview writing, you can include about 30% of your work experience in this section. The other remaining amount will be skills and abilities. There are some people who are more difficult to work with than others. In this case, you can write about the abilities of the person as it relates to your own ability.For interview writing, you can include about 60% of your work experience and sometimes include some practical skills. This is another type of skills section of resume. You can write about aspects of your previous jobs in this section. List the job duties that you were given during the interview. You can provide details on the responsibilities in each of the job duties. This information will be useful to your readers. You can also write about the skills that you had at each position.In wri ting your resume, you can describe the characteristics of a certain situation. This type of skills section of resume is called 'Perspective'. This information is very important in determining the skills and abilities of an individual.

Branding Yourself Must Include Your Own Domain - CareerEnlightenment.com

Here are some pointers:If you have a common name, use your middle initial in your domain. Example, www.joshuabwaldman.comIf .com is not available, use .net or .org, but dont use any of the others.If you are still having trouble finding an available url, use one of the key-phrases you want to be associated with. For example, you can be, www.joshuawaldmanmarketinggenious.comAvoid dashes, they are cheesey, you can always capitalize the first letter of each word, for example, www.JoshuaWaldmanMarketingGenious.comSuggested Domain ResourcesJust for full disclosure, the links below are affiliate links. That means that if you decide to use these services, and you got there using these links, Ill get a buck. However, I would NOT recommend something that I wouldnt use myself. And I use all of these:Get Your Domain Name from Name Cheap (they have monthly 10% discount coupons that you can find with a simple search. I hate GoDaddy and suggest you avoid them too.)Host your domain with: BlueHost  ( they have cheap and reliable hosting for simple sites, like blogs or portfolios)Learn how to set up your blog: from Laura Roeders Zero to Blogging videos

6 Ways To Get Your Job Search On Track

6 Ways To Get Your Job Search On Track What can you do when your job search isnt working? Have you been applying to hundreds of jobs without getting a response? Maybe youve been on dozens of interviews but still havent received an offer. Or are you convinced that networking is a waste of time? Most job seekers become frustrated or discouraged at some point during the process. Heres the deal. You need to figure out  where in the process youre getting eliminated. If youre not hearing back after applying for jobs, then youll need help with your resume and application. If youve had interviews, but no job offers, youll want to brush up on your interviewing skills. You can try these tips to improve your outcomes and keep a positive outlook during your job search. How will you get your job search  on track so you can secure a new job more quickly? Seek Advice From Fellow Job Seekers Teaming up with other job seekers serves two purposes. First, they know exactly what you are going through  and can share their  first-hand how they dealt with  similar situations. Second, people going through job search can serve as accountability partners and help provide motivation and candid feedback. Joining or starting a job search team is one of the best ways  to stay motivated and troubleshoot your job search. When you are unemployed, you may feel like youve lost your identity, your colleagues and a support system. Many job seekers feel this loss, so you arent alone. Often called job clubs or power networking groups, you can find groups through your local One-Stop career center, Department of Labor or library. If youve never been unemployed before, you probably dont know about these groups, but they exist. It just might take some asking around to uncover them. Understand Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Your resume probably is the problem if youve applied to hundreds of jobs online without a single response.  Do you really understand how applicant tracking systems or ATS work? The data you enter and the documents you upload, if given the opportunity, should be tailored for the job. The skills you include in your resume and application should be the same skills the employer is requesting in the job description. Heres what I mean by this. If your last employer used a term like customer care but the job posting requests customer advocacy, and they mean the same thing, you should use customer advocacy. And dont try to cut corners by entering see attached resume on your application. If you have a question about the application, by all means, call the employer to avoid making mistakes that might eliminate you. You can learn more by reading 5 Things You Need To Know About Applicant Tracking Systems Dont Waste Time Surfing Job Boards Searching job boards for suitable jobs, filling out applications and tailoring your resume takes a significant amount of time, therefore, youll want to invest your time wisely. Begin by creating a list of companies you would like to work for. These companies may not have immediate openings, but they will in the future. You should go to the companies career pages and set alerts to be notified when new jobs are posted. Next, begin researching your target companies and reaching out to people who work there. These conversations will arm you with information you can eventually include in your application and resume. Proactively targeting companies and networking can often result in advanced notification about jobs. Another bonus is that you may get a referral from a company insider which will boost your chances of getting an interview. Learn more about getting referred here:  7 Things You Must Know About Getting Referred for a Job Embrace Networking By Defining It Differently Most people dont like networking. Thats because they  feel like they are asking for favors or being self-promotional. Networking really means sharing information and building mutually beneficial relationships. If you redefine it, you might change what you say and do during your next networking encounter. Start by reconnecting with people you know and show interest in  the work they do. Who knows, you may learn a thing or two. And listen carefully for the opportunity to share information they may find useful. Not necessarily information about YOU but something that could  help them. Maybe you met someone recently who does something similiar. You could offer to introduce them. Or maybe you read a relevant article you think they might be interested in. Offer to share it. By creating mutually beneficial relationships, you wont feel like you are using people to get what you want. Be patient and dont expect a job offer in return. Eventually, the person will ask about you. Youll need to have a short (15 second) answer to what you do. You also have the chance to either ask for information about companies you are interested in, inquire about  trends in your field or some other question you want their advice or opinion on. Remember, networking is not asking for a job. Check out these  QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING NETWORKING MEETING. Tap Into Social  Media Networking happens online too. Think about all the people you know through Facebook or Instagram. Your friends often ask questions or ask for help, you can too! Dont be embarrassed or afraid to share your quest for a new job with your friends. Make it easy for them to help by listing some companies you would like to work for and specific roles you are interested in. Employers are using social media to search for candidates and announce job opportunities as well, so youll want to be active and visible online. Dont believe me? See  What Recruiters Look For When Hiring In 2017 Reframe  Your Interviewing Mindset Have you had numerous interviews, but never a job offer? While you wont get every job you interview for, you can increase your interview success by approaching it with a different mindset. The good news is that its unlikely that you would be invited to interview if the employer didnt think you were qualified. You may be falling short because you fail to know enough about the role. Try playing the role of a consultant. Imagine that the interview is a meeting between you and your client and you are trying to uncover what the hiring manager really needs. The questions you ask should help you understand why the company needs someone in the role and what types of problems need solving. Questions like:  What do you expect the new employees outcomes to be in a month, six months and a year? How will you know you hired the right person for the job? And dont forget to ask why the position is available. Once you clarify the real needs, you can present qualifications and success stories that match what the employer needs. Heres a list of questions YOU can ask during an interview. Always Think Like A Hiring Manager If you understand the needs and concerns of the hiring manager, you should be able to present yourself as a solution to their problem(s). In most cases, hiring managers want to hire someone who will fit on the team and who will perform the job without a lot of supervision. The selected candidate will also fit within the budgeted salary. During each phase of the application process, the hiring manager is assessing candidates against the list of needs and wants. Always provide proof you are exactly what they need in your resume, online portfolio or LinkedIn profile, and during the interview process. This post originally appeared on US News World Report On Careers