Episodes
In this video, we delve into the remarkable story of Nam. From Vietnam, Nam's journey takes us through the highs and lows, leading to his career as a Front-end Engineer in Canada.Nam faced numerous challenges, including limited resources and a language barrier. He found VH Academy who helped him gain confidence and boost his skills to land the job of his dream. Explore VH Academy - a learning platform that helped Maryia to get ready to chat with international...
Published 06/23/23
Published 06/23/23
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Maryia Hoshka, a talented software backend engineer from Poland, who pursued her dreams and secured a position in Canada. Discover Maryia's experiences, challenges, and triumphs as she navigated the job search process, overcame communication barriers, and embraced growth to achieve her career transformation. Follow her remarkable story from Poland to Canada and find inspiration in her pursuit of success in the tech industry. Explore VH...
Published 06/21/23
In this inspiring video, we dive into the journey of Vladimir (he/him), a successful VanHacker who relocated from Brazil to Canada. As a member of the Pride community, Vladimir shares his experiences and insights on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in general life. He highlights the differences between Brazil and Canada, emphasizing Canada's progressive approach to diversity and the inclusive work environment it fosters. Vladimir discusses the importance of initiatives like...
Published 06/14/23
Meet Leonardo Moura, a talented full-stack developer from Brazil. His inspiring story showcases the power of determination as he pursued his dream job in Canada. With over six years of experience, Leonardo’s journey, from starting as a junior developer to achieving his goals in Canada, motivates developers worldwide. At VanHack, we work hard to connect the best tech professionals with companies worldwide. If you want to work with technology abroad and have trouble finding a job, hack with...
Published 06/09/23
This week, our CEO Ilya had a fantastic virtual meetup with talented individuals from Nigeria's tech community. The purpose of the meetup was to discuss VanHack, job opportunities, and provide a platform for sharing questions, ideas, and opinions. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with the community, foster collaboration, and address common concerns related to working abroad. We are thrilled to have brought people together and facilitated meaningful discussions on international career...
Published 05/16/23
Cristian Rios is a front-end developer from Argentina who moved to the Netherlands a year ago to work for one of the hiring partners at VanHack. He found the job through social networks and completed his profile, including the code challenge. He had five interviews with the company and he highlighted how helpful was to have the mock prep interviews with the VanHack team before the oficial ones. Cristian also talked about the importance of reading job descriptions before applying to ensure a...
Published 04/14/23
Looking for a job can be a daunting task, especially if you’re considering relocating to another country. The process of searching for a job, applying, interviewing, and then finally moving can be overwhelming. However, Siladitya Chakraborty’s story is one of inspiration. He had always wanted to live and work in another country, but he had no idea how to make it happen. He knew that it would be challenging to find a job in Europe while living in India, but one day, a VH recruiter reached out...
Published 03/22/23
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 a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to stress. It can lead to a lack of motivation, decreased...
Published 03/13/23
Alan is a experienced and talented professional who began studying and working with PHP at a young age. He always looked up to his brother, who worked as a developer, and at the age of 13, he embarked on his own journey in the field.  During his journey with VH, Alan received two offers: one to work for a company in Portugal and the other in Canada. After visiting both countries, he decided that Canada was a better fit for him, as he personally preferred the Canadian lifestyle and culture....
Published 03/07/23
Adrian Yago came with his family from the Philippines to Toronto thanks to VanHack and, most importantly, thanks to his effort in creating his profile, doing English Verification, and applying for jobs.   He is a Senior Developer with many years of leadership experience.  His backend and frontend experience together make him a unique, talented professional. Before his job offer, he applied for over ten jobs, and with persistence and courage, he was determined to change his life.     He...
Published 03/02/23
When Nathalia decided to reach her dreams, she went for it. When the pandemic hit, she worried about starting job hunting outside Brazil. But then a colleague mentioned VanHack, so she finally invested some time to finish her profile within the platform. Nathalia said she completed the English Verification step (so easy, according to her). She said she got all the preparation she needed to nail the conversations with the company and highlighted how outstanding Ciça - Talent Manager at Vanhack...
Published 03/01/23
Aashi Singh is a talented software developer hired after participating in the Women in Tech Hiring Event hosted by VanHack. She completed her profile, did the English Verification, and submitted her registration to the event. After that, she got shortlisted and got some feedback on her profile. She shares that the Women in Tech experience was amazing and that now she is happy working for a fantastic company. 🌏👩🏽‍💻 GET HIRED ABROAD ▶︎ www.VanHack.com/CANDIDATES At VanHack, we work hard to...
Published 02/22/23
Julian Slonim is a talented software developer from Argentina who got his dream job in Canada with VanHack.  Watch his video and discover more about his journey and what were his strategies to get hired and relocated.   Well done Julian! 🌏👩🏽‍💻 GET HIRED ABROAD ▶︎ www.VanHack.com/CANDIDATES At VanHack, we work hard to connect the best tech professionals with companies worldwide. If you want to work with technology abroad and have trouble finding a job, hack with us and improve your...
Published 02/10/23
Himakar Reddy journey is so inspiring. Watch this success case and discover how he got hired with VanHack and now is working for an amazing company in Halifax, Canada.   Well done Himakar Reddy!!!   🌏👩🏽‍💻 GET HIRED ABROAD ▶︎ www.VanHack.com/CANDIDATES   At VanHack, we work hard to connect the best tech professionals with companies worldwide. If you want to work with technology abroad and have trouble finding a job, hack with us and improve your chances of getting hired abroad. J oin us at...
Published 02/10/23
In this video, Nils, a Senior Software Developer from Cuba, was interviewed by Ilya, CEO at VanHack. He shared his experience with us and his journey moving to Canada to work for a fantastic company in Regina.   🌏👩🏽‍💻 GET HIRED ABROAD ▶︎ www.VanHack.com/CANDIDATES   At VanHack, we work hard to connect the best tech professionals with companies worldwide. If you want to work with technology abroad and have trouble finding a job, hack with us and improve your chances of getting hired...
Published 02/03/23
Temitope is a talented software developer from Nigeria who got a job in Canada and has recently relocated. He shares his impressions and tips for other professionals looking to land a job abroad. 🌏👩🏽‍💻 GET HIRED ABROAD ▶︎ www.VanHack.com/CANDIDATES   At VanHack, we work hard to connect the best tech professionals with companies worldwide. If you want to work with technology abroad and have trouble finding a job, hack with us and improve your chances of getting hired abroad. Join us at...
Published 02/01/23
We love seeing people fly, and Jose gave us a lecture on HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH VANHACK. Despite all your incredible years of experience and many projects on his portfolio, he decided to spend lots of time preparing his profile within VanHack's platform: he did the English Verification, Code Challenges. He applied for only 5 positions that - according to him - were a good match. Jose got invited to participate in the 5 interviews! Of course, he is a lucky man, but he did the homework. It...
Published 01/17/23
Humaira is the founder and CEO of Locelle, a talent development platform created to help women and underrepresented people accelerate their careers through mentor-matching, workshops and community. As a Pakistani-born Canadian entrepreneur, Humaira is passionate about diversity in traditionally male-dominated industries. Being a woman of colour, immigrant, and having a background in Software Engineering, Humaira is on a mission to inspire and influence women to pursue their ambitions and...
Published 12/05/22
Now, it’s time to discuss a topic you all love, right? Tech challenges! To discuss this topic, we have a special guest speaker today, Tam Kbeili. It’s the 3rd time we have him on stage with us, and CodeCast is an important partner for VanHack. We’re more than happy to have you on stage at VanHackCON again, Tam! Tam is the Founder of CodeCast, which is a teaching and learning tool for coding that makes it easy for software developers to create high-value training materials by capturing and...
Published 12/02/22
In this Podcast, you’ll learn what are the best pathways to becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada are and what the dos and don'ts during this process. And you’ll learn from the experts! Karan Dhani is the Head of Global Mobility at VanHack. An Immigration Consultant based in Vancouver, specializing in Global Talent Stream, Business and Permanent Residency programs. Shervani Pinto is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in Toronto, specializing in temporary and permanent...
Published 12/02/22
Mauro is the CEO of Boundless Life and a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor for many technology startups. In his work, he’s constantly built for impact at the intersection of real estate and travel technology. With multiple successful exists, he’s lived in 5 countries and visited 50 countries more. That experience led him to start his most recent venture, Boundless Life, with a mission to provide families with a more fulfilling life by designing a lifestyle enabling balance, growth,...
Published 12/02/22
In the last few years, we’ve seen at VanHack a growing number of remote opportunities to work for US-based companies. And it keeps growing! That’s why we prepared this special session for you. Learn the benefits of working for US tech roles that have been trending upward recently and why so many US companies are hiring remotely and why one should highly consider a remote US tech role as their next opportunity. This Podcast is brought to you thanks to VanHack Learning Hub, the all-in-one...
Published 11/23/22
A global job search may be tricky because we’re dealing with a global market and competition and companies have different cultures and requirements, right? To help you prepare for your own journey, prepare your notebooks. Now you’ll learn about the pitfalls and best practices to make your profile pop, get better matchings with the positions you apply for and give more visibility to your work experience. This Podcast is brought to you thanks to VanHack Learning Hub, the all-in-one platform...
Published 11/23/22
Are you thinking of moving to Canada as a tech talent? The good news is that tech talents like you have access to incredible government programs that will help you relocate quickly to Canada when you receive a job offer from a Canadian company. We know that navigating the bureaucracy involved in moving abroad is never simple, and we want you to understand how this process works and what you need to be prepared for the big step of moving to Canada. That’s why we invited two incredible speakers...
Published 11/23/22