Like many Ukrainians, Olena came to Estonia because of the war. Not long ago she lived in Kiev, raised a child, believed in family happiness and was very excited that she had managed to overcome some of the family patriarchy and go to work. With the help of a career consultant, Olena made a plan for professional development and...
The ability and willingness to learn allow one to adapt to the realities of the constantly changing modern world, keep one’s mind sharp and one’s thinking agile, as well as help one stay competitive in the job market. Jelena Poleschuk became living proof of how this works. For starters, Jelena perfectly mastered the aspects of recruitment that working in an...
The nomadic lifestyle is in fashion, with a growing number of people enticed by the prospects of moving around the world freely, exploring different countries and learning new things about themselves. This factor nowadays defines one’s quality of life more than a residence in a fancy neighbourhood,...
Moving abroad as a partner of someone who is starting work there is a process that certainly warrants a separate and detailed discussion. The degree to which a couple will be comfortable in the new conditions depends to a considerable extent on how successfully the partner with the dependent visa...
One of the issues you will encounter upon moving to Estonia is that of having to replace your driving licence. In short: if your driving licence was issued in a non-EU country, then yes – you will need to replace it.
Estonia brings together people from various countries, different ethnicities and professions. This beautiful Baltic state is one of the world’s most innovative and digitised nations. The innovative economy, low cost of living and amazing nature attract immigrants from all over the world.
Photo: unsplash.com Most non-EU IT specialists who wish to move to Estonia are well-versed in the standard algorithm of steps needed to first obtain a temporary residence permit with an invitation from an employer, and later a permanent residence permit. Should you belong to the less knowledgeable minority, we recommend you first read
These days, a programmer is rarely awed by a “fancy” office and complimentary cookies. Hearty breakfasts, gaming consoles and ping-pong tables have become the norm, so companies have been inspired to look for new motivators. Especially since brilliant IT minds are in high demand both among tech giants as well as start-ups still looking for their place in the world, who are...
As I was getting ready for yet another career counselling session, I realised that I have repeatedly come across IT specialists who do not realise what their value is on the market and cannot “sell” themselves properly. They simply don’t like the selling process. When they find themselves out of work they often feel lost—where to start, where to go, how much...
Recruiter is a relatively new position in the field of human resources. Regardless, the demand for recruiters is high – almost every business is looking for one. 99.8% of Estonian businesses are small or medium-sized enterprises with up to 249 employees. The general rule is – the smaller the organisation, the more universal the HR function role, and the employee must be...