Do you often think about becoming a jumper? It’s not some curse. It’s just a man who changes profession.
Today more and more cool professionals – teachers, managers, lawyers – even in their 30-40 years of age start a career in IT. Why? Let’s see.
IT-companies pay more
In August, Jooble told that 72% of Ukrainians are ready to change jobs if they find a place where they will pay more. More often, such a place becomes IT-company, and the number of vacancies in the IT market continues to grow.
Gosstat shows these figures:
Average salary of a Ukrainian in the 3rd quarter - 14 194 UAH (518 dollars).
The number of vacancies in the country - 108 thousand.Compare the statistics on Dou and Djinni:
Middle JavaScript developer’s average salary is $2,130.
The number of vacancies in December on Djinni alone - 27 thousand.
Dynamics of JavaScript developers’ salaries
Another significant factor: a specialist who pumps skils and moves to a new level, noticeably increases his salary. Confirmation of this is also seen on Dou. Average salary of JavaScript-developer level Senior – 4000 dollars.
IT captures new spheres
Technology companies and start-ups are changing the world faster than politicians and global warming. They are expanding and opening up new directions. If you get into such a party, the specialist is easier to find a project to like.
It is not necessary to work in Google. Today, applications help to change posture, reduce stress or detect melanoma in time. Others learn sign language and how to find friends in a foreign city. There are some that light the streets, warn us about a tsunami or traffic in the county.
The Be My Eyes app connects blind people and volunteers
Another career vector is the online entertainment industry. Developers create streaming services, digital museums and game universes. At the same time, you can start small. For example, the graduate of GoIT created the service of eSports analytics Ess.gg and took the award «Application of the Day» on Product Hunt.
NFT trading centers, cryptocurrency exchanges and so on are still being created. But let’s get to the next point.
Want to feel like an IT player for a while? Come to the Test Drive IT professions with GoIT mentors. You will be able to understand how to start a career in IT and what profession you like. Participation is free!
IT is increasing the number of vacancies
The number of IT jobs in Ukraine is growing by 20-30% per year. This is +50 thousand new jobs, while universities and IT schools prepare half less. GoIT’s top students get job offers or become interns before they graduate.
The gap is not just because IT companies expand teams. In the last two years, because of the pandemic business moved to digital (from offline to online). To earn money, your favorite restaurant in the area now needs a website, online ordering and delivery systems (read: UI/UX designer, Frontend- and Backend-developer).
In addition to coders and testers, companies need non-technical specialists. For example, product managers, web designers, marketers. At the same time, when a designer from an advertising agency enters a food company, he can earn 1.5-2 times more.
IT-companies offer the best conditions
Dollar-linked wages are not the only thing that pushes IT switchers. Competition between employers is growing, so they run internal PR programs to stand out in the market.
Why companies attract applicants:
- Bonuses, benefits and bonuses for achievements.
- Flexible hours, remote work.
- Spacious office with kitchen and playroom.
- Comfortable workplace, modern equipment.
- Large social package (vacation, health insurance, sports tickets, etc.).
- Professional development (training programs, conferences, courses).
- Ability to work on your own projects.
- Away office parties, team building, entertainment.
- Pleasant work atmosphere and friendly managers.
Kyiv office of WIX
Game room in the office of GlobalLogic
Grammarly Kyiv office
Of course, some buns are more often found in food companies, and others – in outsourcing. Some of them are not available when working remotely. Nevertheless, IT understands that people work better when they feel valued and consider themselves part of a cool team.
IT people work all over the world
Today, more than 80% of Ukrainian IT companies serve the foreign market and open offices abroad. Our outsourcing clients are business in the USA, Western Europe, Asia.
Foreign companies are looking for employees on the relocation – moving to another country on permanent residence by special invitation (even for the whole family). According to CEO, this is 2-3% of IT professionals per year.
If you look across professions, there is a high demand for our Android developers, JavaScript developers, Python developers. Look at the prospects on the website Relocate.me. Here the team collects vacancies for everyone who dreams of moving.
Moving to another country on permanent residence is quite feasible. Taras Stepanov, a graduate of GoIT and Frontend-developer, told us about the pros and cons of relake. He was noticed by a company from Thailand and offered a job.
Hi, this is a comment.
To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in the dashboard.
Commenter avatars come from Gravatar.