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For Talents
Profile & application · Template

The IT CV that stands out

Show results instead of tasks — with template and before/after.

6 min read
For Talents
Profile & application · Guide

Your online profile that attracts companies

Optimise LinkedIn & GitHub so the right people find you.

7 min read
For Talents
Profile & application · Guide

Developer portfolio: what really counts

Which projects convince — and how to present them.

6 min read
For Talents
Profile & application · Article

Do you still need a cover letter?

When yes, when no — with a 3-sentence mini template.

4 min read
For Talents
Profile & application · Checklist

The 7 most common CV mistakes

The pitfalls that cost you interviews — and the 10-minute check.

5 min read
For Talents
Salary & negotiation · Benchmark

IT salaries Austria 2026

Benchmarks by role & level, incl. 14-salary logic.

7 min read
For Talents
Salary & negotiation · Guide

Salary negotiation for IT professionals

Script & tactics for more pay — without bluffing.

8 min read
For Talents
Salary & negotiation · Article

How big a salary jump when switching?

What's realistically achievable when changing jobs.

5 min read
For Talents
Salary & negotiation · Article

Benefits that are really worth it

Which benefits are worth real money — and which aren't.

5 min read
For Talents
Interview & assessment · Guide

Mastering the technical interview

Tackle coding & system design in a structured, confident way.

8 min read
For Talents
Interview & assessment · Guide

Typical interview questions + strong answers

The classics — and how to convince with STAR.

7 min read
For Talents
Interview & assessment · Article

Take-home assignments

Is the effort worth it? How to approach it smartly.

5 min read
For Talents
Interview & assessment · Checklist

The questions YOU should ask

The best questions to ask — and the red-flag check.

4 min read
For Talents
Career & skills · Report

IT skills in demand in 2026

Where demand is high — and how to invest wisely.

6 min read
For Talents
Career & skills · Guide

From junior to senior

Realistic career paths and what speeds up the jump.

7 min read
For Talents
Career & skills · Article

Career change into IT

Paths that work — and your advantage as a career changer.

6 min read
For Talents
Career & skills · Article

Certifications that are worth it

Which certificates pay off — and which don't.

5 min read
For Talents
Career & skills · Checklist

Switch or stay?

8 honest signs of the right moment.

5 min read
For Talents
Work models & law · Article

Remote, hybrid, on-site

The models in an honest comparison.

6 min read
For Talents
Work models & law · Checklist

Reviewing your employment contract

What to look out for before you sign.

6 min read
For Talents
Work models & law · Guide

Non-compete clauses & co. (AT)

What's allowed in an IT contract — general info.

6 min read
For Talents
Work models & law · Article

Freelance vs. permanent employment

Pros and cons, honestly calculated.

6 min read
For Talents
Mindset & process · Guide

Passive job searching

Get found without actively searching.

6 min read
For Talents
Mindset & process · Article

Dealing with rejection & ghosting

Keep going without burning out.

5 min read
For Talents
Mindset & process · Article

How AI matching works

Explained transparently — AI finds, a human decides.

6 min read
For Companies
Strategy · Article

Talent attraction vs. recruiting

From reacting to attracting — why the shift is needed.

6 min read
For Companies
Strategy · Guide

Employer branding for SMEs

Impact as an employer on a small budget.

7 min read
For Companies
Strategy · Guide

Developing your EVP

Why talents start with you — and stay.

6 min read
For Companies
Strategy · Guide

Active sourcing

Find passive talents and approach them the right way.

6 min read
For Companies
Strategy · Guide

Building a talent pipeline

Fill roles proactively instead of reactively.

6 min read
For Companies
Job ad & process · Template

The IT job ad that works

Building blocks + template for more fitting applications.

7 min read
For Companies
Job ad & process · Guide

Reducing time-to-hire

Where processes get stuck — and what helps right away.

6 min read
For Companies
Job ad & process · Guide

Structured interviews

Hire more fairly and accurately.

7 min read
For Companies
Job ad & process · Article

Candidate experience

Why handling rejections shapes your reputation.

5 min read
For Companies
Job ad & process · Checklist

Recruiting KPIs that count

The metrics that really make an impact.

6 min read
For Companies
Cost & ROI · Calculator

Cost of vacancy

What an unfilled IT role really costs.

6 min read
For Companies
Cost & ROI · Guide

Reducing cost-per-hire

Hire more cheaply — without losing quality.

6 min read
For Companies
Cost & ROI · Article

Make-or-buy in recruiting

In-house vs. provider vs. platform.

6 min read
For Companies
Cost & ROI · Calculator

ROI of talent tools

Make the return on an investment tangible.

5 min read
For Companies
Salary & market · Benchmark

IT salary benchmarks for employers

What talents realistically expect in 2026.

7 min read
For Companies
Salary & market · Report

Market report: IT professionals

The skills shortage in Austria/DACH in numbers.

6 min read
For Companies
Salary & market · Guide

Skill-based hiring

Roles instead of titles — widen the pool, increase fit.

6 min read
For Companies
AI / compliance / law · Article

AI in recruiting

Opportunities, limits, human-in-the-loop.

6 min read
For Companies
AI / compliance / law · Guide

The EU AI Act in recruiting

High-risk: what employers need to know.

7 min read
For Companies
AI / compliance / law · Checklist

GDPR in applicant management

Do's & don'ts when handling applicant data.

6 min read
For Companies
AI / compliance / law · Guide

Avoiding bias

Fair, legally sound selection.

6 min read
For Companies
Onboarding & retention · Guide

Onboarding in 90 days

Onboarding that reduces early turnover.

7 min read
For Companies
Onboarding & retention · Guide

Retaining IT talents

Retention strategies that actually work.

7 min read
For Companies
Onboarding & retention · Article

Counter-offers & resignation waves

How to respond when someone leaves.

5 min read
For Companies
Onboarding & retention · Article

Diversity in IT teams

Beyond buzzwords — widen the pool and quality.

6 min read
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