From Energy Engineer to Software Developer – IT Career Story of Pavel Tsitou
You never know which paths may lead you to your ideal employer. Pavel Tsitou’s story shows that the key is to stay open-minded and seize opportunities as they come. How can you maintain hope when circumstances are against you, and what impact can a post seen by chance have? Find the answers in this article.
A Life-Changing Message
It all started with a chance encounter. After finishing my front-end engineering education at an online university, I had a clear plan to land an IT job. But year of 2022 threw me a curveball. The tech industry took a hit, and the conventional wisdom was, that it wasn’t the best time to enter. Undeterred, I kept searching, hoping to find the next career opportunity.
While browsing LinkedIn, I stumbled upon a post by one of the Exadel HR managers. Her message resonated deeply with me. It spoke about self-learning and how companies can recognize potential and personality beyond just professional experience. I felt compelled to reach out, and I’m forever grateful I did.
Internship at Exadel
Two long months passed, coinciding with the tail end of my most demanding university semester. Just as I felt overwhelmed, Exadel reached out. In June, I received an official letter of invitation to take part in the upcoming Sandbox program. The interview process itself, which included an English assessment and a technical interview, went smoothly. I felt a genuine sense of engagement and interest from everyone at Exadel throughout the whole process.
My Exadel internship was a period of intense learning. During this full-fledged internal project, we interacted as a team and tackled all challenges. I found it a fantastic opportunity to learn my skills in practice and was always provided with support. While it was challenging to combine it with university studies, the experience was highly rewarding.
Pavel Tsitou
Software Engineer, Exadel Poland
A year with L&D by my side
The internship culminated in a presentation and a final interview with senior team members. Thankfully, my story continued and the hard work resulted in a job offer. Ever since I started my work at Exadel, the Learning & Development Department has continuously supported my growth. When the projects decreased and I landed on bench, I was offered to take part in another bootcamp, this time for the Full Stack Engineer position.
Over two months, I learned a new programming language, which ultimately led to participating in a commercial project for one of our strategic clients. As a former Energy Engineer with eight years of experience, I transitioned into a Software Developer position not only thanks to a unique set of circumstances and unwavering support from Exadel. Now, I’m thriving in my new role, and the best part? It all started with a simple message.
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