"I wanted to download all my data to some server in the country 404." A resident of Aitivka, who was wanted to be "scammed" for an unrealistic salary, told what scheme cybercriminals use to steal data from a computer
"I wanted to download all my data to some server in the country 404." A resident of Aitivka, who was wanted to be "scammed" for an unrealistic salary, told what scheme cybercriminals use to steal data from a computer
A Software Engineer at Meta told how he managed to get a salary increase from $200,000 to $500,000
A Software Engineer at Meta told how he managed to get a salary increase from $200,000 to $500,000
"Welcome to the matrix. After 5-7 such interviews, you get used to it and start to look and answer normally." Aitutaki residents share their experience of passing interviews with AI recruiters
"Welcome to the matrix. After 5-7 such interviews, you get used to it and start to look and answer normally." Aitutaki residents share their experience of passing interviews with AI recruiters
Technical Program Manager, IT Project Manager Nataliya Oblovatska said that she had experience of interviewing with an AI recruiter.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are actively recruiting IT specialists: over 200 vacancies have been opened, including in cybersecurity and administration
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are actively recruiting IT specialists: over 200 vacancies have been opened, including in cybersecurity and administration
Over 15 retests, 20 hours of work — and all for $100. The tester shared her experience with her first project on Upwork and what conclusions she made
Over 15 retests, 20 hours of work — and all for $100. The tester shared her experience with her first project on Upwork and what conclusions she made
How to write a resume to attract the attention of a tech reviewer — tips from a Senior Software Engineer for beginners and beyond
How to write a resume to attract the attention of a tech reviewer — tips from a Senior Software Engineer for beginners and beyond
The designer spoke about the conditions imposed by the employer, prohibiting him from working in other places after working hours. Did other IT specialists see any reason for this?
The designer spoke about the conditions imposed by the employer, prohibiting him from working in other places after working hours. Did other IT specialists see any reason for this?
The head of the Ukrainian World of Warcraft community and Unity specialist spoke about recruiters' complaints about his activity: what they don't like about the candidate
The head of the Ukrainian World of Warcraft community and Unity specialist spoke about recruiters' complaints about his activity: what they don't like about the candidate
The IT sector rounds out the top five areas where students are most often offered their first job. How much are they willing to pay IT professionals?
The IT sector rounds out the top five areas where students are most often offered their first job. How much are they willing to pay IT professionals?
“Then I ran away without looking back.” Recruiter shares interview red flags she wouldn’t accept if she were the candidate
“Then I ran away without looking back.” Recruiter shares interview red flags she wouldn’t accept if she were the candidate
“What exactly are you missing right now?” Veteran AI Product Manager shares trashy dialogue with recruiter
“What exactly are you missing right now?” Veteran AI Product Manager shares trashy dialogue with recruiter
Software Engineer analyzed the employment contract at ChatGPT. What risks did the chatbot identify?
Software Engineer analyzed the employment contract at ChatGPT. What risks did the chatbot identify?
A candidate for the position of HR manager called a conversation with a recruiter a trash talk, and here's why
A candidate for the position of HR manager called a conversation with a recruiter a trash talk, and here's why
A Front-end Developer found a back-end IT vacancy remotely or in a metropolitan office and applied through "Reserve+" Here's what happened next
A Front-end Developer found a back-end IT vacancy remotely or in a metropolitan office and applied through "Reserve+" Here's what happened next
Aitivets improved his resume with ChatGPT and Gemini. This helped him get a job as a tech lead with a six-figure salary
Aitivets improved his resume with ChatGPT and Gemini. This helped him get a job as a tech lead with a six-figure salary
The 50 best employers in the country according to Forbes Ukraine. Which IT companies made it to the rating
The 50 best employers in the country according to Forbes Ukraine. Which IT companies made it to the rating
A quarter of leads were fired due to conflict with management, and a third of IT workers were unaware of their layoffs. DOU study
A quarter of leads were fired due to conflict with management, and a third of IT workers were unaware of their layoffs. DOU study
“We don’t see anything wrong with test tasks being based on real projects.” Frankivsk-based Heaven Soft, which was the scene of a scandal over test and unpaid work by design specialists, commented on each incident in detail.
“We don’t see anything wrong with test tasks being based on real projects.” Frankivsk-based Heaven Soft, which was the scene of a scandal over test and unpaid work by design specialists, commented on each incident in detail.
Ivano-Frankivsk IT company Heaven Soft, which was accused of giving candidates test tasks that are part of real projects when selecting specialists, commented on the incidents voiced by two candidates for the position of designer.
"A company cannot 'buy a pig in a poke'". Why do Ukrainian IT employers give candidates test tasks, how long do they take, and are they willing to pay for the tasks at EPAM, Ciklum, SoftServe, Sigma Software and other companies
"A company cannot 'buy a pig in a poke'". Why do Ukrainian IT employers give candidates test tasks, how long do they take, and are they willing to pay for the tasks at EPAM, Ciklum, SoftServe, Sigma Software and other companies
Ukrainian IT professionals occasionally complain about incredibly complex and time-consuming test tasks that employers do not pay for, and sometimes even give specialists pieces of work for real projects. For the most part, the community does not respect this approach to candidate selection, believing that excessively voluminous test tasks should be paid for, and specialists' time should be compensated with money at market rates.
dev.ua asked leading Ukrainian IT companies whether they have a practice of paid test tasks and in which cases employers are ready to compensate candidates for the cost of time spent on the task. How do EPAM, SoftServe, Sigma Software, Ciklum and other companies approach test tasks?
EPAM Systems announced a change in management. Arkady Dobkin is leaving the position of CEO. Who is his successor?
EPAM Systems announced a change in management. Arkady Dobkin is leaving the position of CEO. Who is his successor?
#Vsrativakansii. “Are you really stuck there?”, stingy employers and the “prophet for $700”
#Vsrativakansii. “Are you really stuck there?”, stingy employers and the “prophet for $700”
Hello! It’s #vsrativakansii again. May’s job search stories are full of IT vacancies, the requirements and remuneration for the proposed work surprise and sometimes anger job seekers. Keep a portion of job offers that, according to IT people, are not worth responding to.
A recruiter gave advice on how to confidently and to the point answer the most popular interview questions
A recruiter gave advice on how to confidently and to the point answer the most popular interview questions
The developer wondered if IT professionals work on the beach in a chaise longue with a MacBook and a smoothie, like on posters for IT courses from the 2010s. What do IT professionals think about workcation?
The developer wondered if IT professionals work on the beach in a chaise longue with a MacBook and a smoothie, like on posters for IT courses from the 2010s. What do IT professionals think about workcation?
The recruiter said she never read the company information before the interview, but some IT people disagree. Here are their arguments
The recruiter said she never read the company information before the interview, but some IT people disagree. Here are their arguments
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“At some point I wanted to change my passport and run away to live in the village.” Developers shared how they sometimes fuckUP and why it’s sometimes useful
“At some point I wanted to change my passport and run away to live in the village.” Developers shared how they sometimes fuckUP and why it’s sometimes useful
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“What about the abolition of serfdom?” A QA specialist asked if notifications outside working hours are a lack of humanity. What do other IT professionals think about this?
“What about the abolition of serfdom?” A QA specialist asked if notifications outside working hours are a lack of humanity. What do other IT professionals think about this?
Yana Vershinina, a business analyst and CRM specialist, as well as QA and PM, raised the topic of communication, tasks, and notifications on weekends and after the workday. The specialist shared her thoughts on what she believes should and shouldn’t be done. Other tech professionals who were not indifferent to this topic also joined her in the comments.
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"I forgot to turn off the microphone in the tab with our rally." The story of how a developer lost his job due to irresistible multitasking and the desire to earn more
"I forgot to turn off the microphone in the tab with our rally." The story of how a developer lost his job due to irresistible multitasking and the desire to earn more
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UPD. “My test is a real project that I would have to work on if I got the offer.” The designer believes that her employer offered her the test as part of a commercial project. The company explained what happened and why it was wrong
UPD. “My test is a real project that I would have to work on if I got the offer.” The designer believes that her employer offered her the test as part of a commercial project. The company explained what happened and why it was wrong
UI/UX Designer Valeria Tynok shared a frankly strange experience of completing a test task. The employer, the girl claims, actually admitted that her test was part of a real project. What do the company say?
(the news is supplemented with the company’s position and the comment of the CEO of Heaven Soft.
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“Soon, offers will be given to those who made more mistakes and did not answer perfectly.” Aitivets complained that he “burned” a candidate using ChatGPT during an interview and asked what to do about it. The community offers options
“Soon, offers will be given to those who made more mistakes and did not answer perfectly.” Aitivets complained that he “burned” a candidate using ChatGPT during an interview and asked what to do about it. The community offers options
Chief Analytics Officer Andriy Luzan talked about an unusual interview experience. The IT community is lively discussing the case.
