Landing your first job in tech is competitive. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to stand out.Karolina Kubala, Employer Branding Manager, shares practical advice learned from years of developing Revolut’s Talent Programmes, plus what she wishes more applicants knew.In this episode, host Alex Carril and Karo discuss:- How she got started in employer branding through an internship- What makes a standout candidate, and tips for applying to competitive programmes- Karo’s perspective on changing careers and exploring different fields- How her role has evolved since starting at Revolut- A breakdown of Revolut’s internship and graduate programmes- What interns and grads can expect when they start at Revolut- Why building new skills is key to career growth- The balance of technical vs. soft skills when hiring new talent- The biggest mistake Karo sees interns and grads make- What to know about working at Revolut before joiningJoin the Rev-celerator Community to be the first to hear about our internship and graduate programmes, events, and opportunities: https://revolut.la/3GD22nXView open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/CareersFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: revolut.la/RevolutInsider
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Ep. 34 Shifting Gears: a career transformation from support to engineering
What’s the secret to a successful career pivot?Dmytro Vozniuk started his journey at Revolut as a Customer Support Specialist. He made a complete career transition into engineering thanks to Revolut’s Spires programme, which offers employees a pathway to transition into tech.Now a front-end engineer, Dima talks about what it took to balance full-time work with learning to code, and how his experience in support gives him an edge in his latest role. In this episode, Alex and Dima discuss:- Making a change from the Support to Tech team through Revolut’s internal Spires programme- The reality of balancing full-time work with studying for a new career- His latest role and the satisfaction of becoming a front-end engineer- Takeaways from his time in Support that help him in his new role- A typical day as a front-end engineer at Revolut- What made Dima decide to pursue this new career path- Advice to those considering exploring a career in tech- Dima’s experience relocating to start a career at Revolut- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome in a new role - The skills that have been critical to Dima’s successFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: revolut.la/RevolutInsiderView open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/Careers
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Ep. 33 Finding Your Fit: how employer branding helps you choose the right place to work
What makes a company stand out to top talent?Employer branding isn’t just about flashy career pages. It’s about telling the real story of what it’s like to work somewhere.Svetlana Kochkina, Head of Employer Branding, joins the conversation with host Alex Carril to talk about what goes into shaping a company’s reputation as a great place to work.In this episode, Alex and Sveta discuss:- An overview of employer branding and why it’s important for companies- How Sveta found herself in this field- Her decision to move from a Big 4 to Revolut- What goes into being the Head of Employer Branding- Challenges faced when scaling global hiring efforts- Tips for jobseekers when looking into a potential employer- The impact of showcasing authentic employee experiences- Sveta’s #1 question for applicants to ask during interviews-- A common mistake she sees people make when applying for jobs- Why Sveta enjoys working at Revolut and her advice to her younger selfFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: revolut.la/RevolutInsiderView open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/Careers
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Ep. 32 Catalyst for Change: how customer feedback drives business development
How does customer feedback serve as a catalyst for new business initiatives?Melina Dimoula gives an in-depth look at her role as a Business Development Manager by sharing examples of features she’s brought to market based on customer feedback.She explains how being a part of the Global Business team is more than just responding to feedback. It’s about prioritisation, profitability analysis, and smart negotiation.In this episode, Alex and Melina discuss:- What goes into being a Business Development Manager- Prioritising customer feedback for new Revolut features, like Bizum for customers in Spain- The process behind deciding which features to bring to market- Other recent features Melina’s team helped launch, such as cash deposits in the UK- How to approach and deliver on large-scale projects- Adapting strategies when unexpected challenges arise- What made Melina decide to join Revolut and what she’s gained since working here- How to build mutually beneficial partnerships in business- Her view on compromise when it comes to deal-making- Measuring your own success while driving change and business impact
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Ep. 31 Leading in Tech: growth, engineering, and building at scale
A Krakow native, Arek Biela, shares his experience building a career in a leading fintech as a Lead Software Engineer in one of Europe’s tech hubs.He’s not only participated in Revolut’s 10X growth by developing Android functionality for several features, but he’s also had a hand in shaping hiring processes, so engineers can have a better candidate experience.In this episode, Alex and Arek discuss:- Arek’s start as an Android Engineer at Revolut - Biggest challenges he’s faced while being a part of 10X growth- How his perspectives on engineering and problem-solving have evolved- What you need to overcome when building tech at scale to see your career grow- Arek’s story of persistence to push boundaries and lead by example- Insight into how Revolut’s Engineering team balances speed with quality- Shaping the hiring process for engineers- How finding the best talent goes beyond technical skills- The importance of demonstrating ownership and teamwork capabilities- Krakow’s developing tech community and Arek’s tips to get more involvedFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsiderView open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/Careers
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