7 Things to Consider When Relocating for a Job

7 Things to Consider When Relocating for a Job

In September 2020 I relocated from Warsaw, Poland to Prague, Czechia together with my family to pursue my first role as a Software Engineer at Microsoft. I was right after the career change (you can read all about my journey in this article: "My journey into Software Engineering role at Microsoft - No CS degree") [...]

My shop, 1:1 Career Consultations, CV & LinkedIn Reviews!

My shop, 1:1 Career Consultations, CV & LinkedIn Reviews!

It was a long time since I last shared updates with you but I've been going through a long sickness (almost 2 months). I also decided to pay more attention to my mental health and well-being by continuing therapy sessions with a Psychologist. It's been 1 year already, I've made huge progress and finally feel [...]

How to get a job at Microsoft

How to get a job at Microsoft

"Ela, how to get a job at Microsoft?" is one of those questions I'm getting quite often. In this article, I'm gonna share with you a step-by-step guide that will help you get a better understanding of various strategies you can apply in your job search to land your dream role at Microsoft. P.S. Those [...]

#demystifyIT: Accessibility PM – story by Ioana Tanase

#demystifyIT: Accessibility PM – story by Ioana Tanase

Hello and welcome to the 2nd article from my series: #demystifyIT! I'm a career changer and I remember how limited my knowledge was when I was just starting in IT 11 years ago: which role to choose, what I could be good at? Is programming the only 'right' career to follow? What if I'm not [...]

#demystifyIT: Technical Writer – story by Oana Turnea

#demystifyIT: Technical Writer – story by Oana Turnea

Hello and welcome to my new series: #demystifyIT! I'm a career changer and I remember how limited my knowledge was when I was just starting in IT 11 years ago: which role to choose, what I could be good at? Is programming the only 'right' career to follow? What if I'm not technical enough? The [...]

5 biggest job seekers mistakes and how to avoid them

5 biggest job seekers mistakes and how to avoid them

Let's talk about some of the most common job seekers mistakes. Plus, learn the tips on how to avoid them and land your dream job in tech! 1. Job search without a plan This is definitely the "number 1" mistake that I've seen throughout my recruitment career, or even now while mentoring others or providing [...]