Are some typical interview questions becoming obsolete?
IT Manager: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Young candidate: being a freelancer, working fully remotely. Of course, this is not a...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jul 24, 20211 min read
How do you recharge?
When we launched our first startup with Gilles Dupont in 2015, I thought I needed to overwork to make it happen. I worked nights and...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Short missions: is it always the candidate's fault?
I spoke recently to a candidate who wants to change jobs even though it's been less than three months since he started. What went wrong?...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
The importanc of not giving mixed signals on what you're expert on - CV advice
I spoke recently with a professional who has been struggling to find a mission. Two months, several interviews, and yet nothing concrete....
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
The importance of references
I once came across the CV of a candidate who had some short missions, which inevitably turned into alarm bells. But looking deeper into...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Is it always so easy for IT candidates to find a job?
Recently, I have been in touch with consultants who have been actively looking for a new contract for weeks, if not months. It's true,...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
What is NIS Directive? - A short description
You probably have heard a lot about GDPR, but how familiar are you with the NIS Directive? Just in case you are curious, 🙂 NIS directive...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Thinking of becoming an IT freelancer in Belgium? Ask yourself these 5 questions
If I were an employee thinking of becoming an IT consultant/freelancer in Belgium, I would ask myself the following questions: 1. Do I...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Is summertime a good time to change jobs?
There's a misconception that summer months are slow, and that any professional change or any business should better be done after...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
How did the early lockdown affect the IT market in Belgium?
May 2020 How is coronavirus affecting the freelance IT market in Belgium? My day of work today was a great snapshot: - All IT...
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Fernanda Carcamo
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Stories in Belgium of time wasted during the recruitment process
Client after having 2 rounds of interviews with the candidate in English: "Sorry, for this position we need native French." 🙈😳🙄 Follow...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Languages in Belgium: Can Google Translate understand Belgians?
One thing that impresses me in Belgium is the level of languages people have. Here, being bilingual is the average. Being trilingual is...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Candidates with be Never-Ghosted with Doowings
Our Never-Ghosted strict internal policy will assure every candidate we put in touch with one of our clients receives personalized...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Resourcefulness during the job process
There's nothing more inspiring than seeing someone finding ways to succeed. Filling their space. Giving more than they receive. Finding...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Upskilling: one way forward in your career
I was contacted by a candidate some days ago asking me what skills would be good to acquire as she was looking to take some online...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Margin, budget, daily rates: negotiating your freelance contract
- Nice shoes, said the gentleman at the store. - Would you like to try them?, said the sales lady. - Yes, please. What's the price for...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Is everyone happy with the full-remote work policy? Surprisingly, no.
Most people who are strong advocates of 100% remote work policy: - highly skilled professionals - professionals who have a home office...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Bad management will suffer most as candidates have more options than ever before
- Candidate: I'm not interested in this opportunity. (hangs up) 5 minutes later candidate calls me back: - Candidate: Sorry, I was in...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
Onboarding a new employee - do some companies take too long?
Client: We need the candidate to start as soon as possible. *Immediately available candidate accepts offer* Client: That's great news!...
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Fernanda Carcamo
May 27, 20211 min read
The importance of managing your time during interviews
Candidate to me: The interview went really well; I had a great conversation with the hiring manager! Hiring Manager to me: The candidate...
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