Last week, Gonçalo Sequeira, posted a very good article on LinkedIn – “The reason why Outsourcing will be dead soon” – that was a big buzz. As a consultant myself, working with outsourcing companies for years, I felt the need to share why I think Outsourcing is not doomed and will still be a useful solution to big companies. My experience as an outsourced consultant For many years, I’ve worked as an outsourced consultant – …
Launching a startup is never easy – and at Sprint CV we especially felt that pain selling software to the corporate world. But pain often comes with growth and valuable inputs to improve our business. Initially, we aimed only to automate CV processes, but now we upgraded our platform with a list of job offers. We started to connect tech consultants with the right projects, with a special focus at the European Commission. Let us …
Coronavirus has changed the job market around the world. With most businesses forced into work-from-home environments, and, unfortunately, downsizing or shutting down their operations was inevitable for many. In the tech industry, a considerable amount of professionals were unexpectedly affected by the pandemic, throwing fantastic talent to the market. Nevertheless, some entities like the European Commission are still hiring and looking especially for Java developers. Are we getting your interest? Pandemic – the turning point …
Marco Pincho | Founder of Sprint CV Ever since I’ve started my career in tech, I’ve had the pleasure to work with incredible professionals, and some of them became my friends and mentors over the years. I’ve discovered, at an early stage, the importance of having great people working alongside me, especially when it comes to managers, to boost my career. So, this is one of my biggest career advice: find a …
When it comes to tech careers there is often the dilemma: Independent contractor vs permanent employee. Like all things in life, both situations have their pros and cons but. Bottom line, it all comes down to what you value the most. This article will walk you through both options and, hopefully, help you make the best decision for your career. There is a very high demand for IT professionals almost everywhere, especially for developers (Java, …
“My project was canceled”, “my company is in layoff”, “I was forced to take holidays” – hearing this is becoming more and more common nowadays right? In times of crisis, it’s important that you expect the best, but are prepared for the worst scenario. It’s essential that you have your CV updated and ready to share in case you want to grab a better opportunity at any time if needed. This said, we have developed …
It is very common for IT professionals to use their LinkedIn profile as their CV: it saves time and one can immediately apply to a job opening. But, besides not being easily editable and not accepted by all types of companies, it might not be exactly what you need as an IT professional. We believe you should have your CV ready to use in different templates and be able to generate it in a matter …
“What are your salary expectations?” – a common question during recruitment processes that has quite a complex answer. It usually forces candidates to tell recruiters their expectations at the beginning but, often, companies hide their offer until the last moment. How many recruitment processes have you been through without knowing how much the company is willing to pay? How many interviews have you done that were a waste of time because the salary proposed was …
Before we start, let us tell you: there is no right or wrong answer. There are, yes, pros and cons of displaying salary ranges in job ads. Salary is a big factor to take into account when someone considers a change in their career. It should meet their expectations and perceived as fair. During our IT recruitment experience, we’ve seen that salary can be a huge block point. Also, it can be the main reason …
Have you mastered the art of building a great CV? We bet you have some doubts. Luckily, we are here to clear them for you. These are our top 7 mistakes to avoid when writing your CV. 1. Too many (and unnecessary) personal details The golden rule is to show only what’s necessary. All that information that can be used as discrimination, such as nationality, religion, and age, can – and should – be hidden. …
