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07/03/2023

Work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword. It’s essential for your overall happiness and success. Check out our tips on how to reach this state of equilibrium:
1. Accept that there’s no ‘perfect’ work-life balance.
Don’t strive for the perfect schedule; strive for a realistic one.
2. Prioritize your health.
Remember that taking care of yourself is just as important as getting your job done.
3. Take a vacation.
As simple as that. Even a one-day staycation can recharge your batteries.
4. Set boundaries and work hours.
Avoid thinking about work when you are not at work. Consider having a separate computer or phone for work, so you can shut it off when you clock out. If that isn’t possible, use separate browsers, emails or filters for your work and personal platforms.
5. Make time for yourself and your loved ones.
Your job is important, but it shouldn’t be your entire life. Take up some activities or hobbies that make you happy. Spend time with people who make you happy.
Have you achieved a work-life balance? Share your experience with us.
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

06/03/2023

It’s International Women’s Week! This whole week, we’re celebrating the power of women —and all the ways we can empower each other. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is . We fully support the necessity to talk about Why equal opportunities aren't enough. Everyone starts from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. Today is the perfect day to start talking about how we can all make a difference.
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

04/03/2023

Today March 4th, we are celebrating World Engineering Day.

Engineers play a vital role in the innovation and continuation of technological solutions worldwide. We’d like to express our gratitude to all the engineers out there for their achievements. Keep on sharing your marvelous ideas with the world!

02/03/2023

Open AI’s creation’s made a lot of fuss. Chat GPT’s already entered almost every sphere, however even Tech people have some concerns.
On the plus side, by using AI-powered chatbots, IT companies can provide 24/7 support to their customers. Chatbots can handle many routine tasks, which can free customer service reps to focus on more complex issues. However, Chat GPT may not be able to understand or respond to all customer inquiries due to language and cultural barriers. What’s more, companies must invest a lot in the chatbot’s training and customization to ensure that it’s tailored to their specific needs.
Chat GPT can also help IT companies streamline their operations and improve proficiency. By automating certain tasks, such as data entry, companies can reduce the risk of human error and speed up their workflows. However, to err is not only human. Chat GPT can sometimes produce low-quality or inaccurate content, which can be detrimental to company’s reputation or lead to misunderstanding. Moreover, Chat GPT can be vulnerable to security breaches or hacking attempts.
Of course, we’ve asked Chat GPT for help, so credibility is guaranteed.

23/02/2023

Machine learning and deep learning are fancy buzzwords that we hear a lot these days, but can you differentiate these two?
It is easy to understand by picturing 3 circles.

1. Artificial Intelligence is the first and the biggest circle.

2. Inside the first circle, there is another one - machine learning. It means that machine learning is a type of AI. It is a way for computers to learn from their own experience and make decisions by analyzing large amounts of data from their surroundings.

3. Inside the second circle, there is the third one - deep learning. It is a type of machine learning. It has more layers of algorithms, which are all part of a network that can help solving complex problems. It is compared to the neural network of the human brain, but in this case, it’s called the artificial neural network.

How familiar are you with working with machine learning of deep learning?
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

15/02/2023

Good leadership is central to the success of any business, and it can make all the difference in the workplace. Without it, employee morale and productivity will inevitably suffer.

📌 Become an active listener.
Enter every conversation with the intention to listen to your team’s insights, whether those are positive or negative.

📌 Offer constructive feedback that facilitates growth.
Create an environment where your team feels confident in the intent of your feedback.

📌 Be adaptable to change and growth.
Openness to change puts you in a better position to successfully run your company.

📌Improve your emotional intelligence (EQ or EI).
Every leader should have a clear understanding of what emotional intelligence is and a plan to develop their capacity for it.

📌 Become more efficient.
Business leaders often manage various conflicting responsibilities, which is why time management is so crucial.

📌 Build dynamic teams.
A good leader can objectively identify the best employee for a job to create a successful team.

📌 Lead by example.
As a leader, you should lead by example and not illustrate how turbulent times may be affecting you on a personal level.

📌 Be a mentor.
Your team looks to you for coaching, counselling and guidance, so make effective mentorship a priority when setting goals. Create a development plan that helps each team member grow as an individual and in their role.

📌 Show appreciation, recognition and empathy for your team.
Express gratitude and appreciation for your team, especially when they reach a new milestone. Having a team of satisfied employees can boost productivity and reduce turnover rates.

📌 Be honest, transparent and accountable.
Every business leader should be honest and transparent with their team and always take accountability for their actions.

Take our advice and success is guaranteed. ✅
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

08/02/2023

Take small steps:

1. Usually, novices try to become Jack of all trades but end up being masters of none. The ecosystem of JavaScript is pretty vast, so you have to work out a system of studying it step by step. Your roadmap might look like this: Internet – HTML/CSS – JavaScript – GIT – React/Angular/Vue

2. Dive deep into the base
You might face some pitfalls on the project, so when studying different examples of the code, pay attention to the suggested solutions and always analyze them.

3. Put everything into practice
Check out these two resources if you want to put your coding skills to the test: codewars.com and leetcode.com

4. Provide clear and descriptive names for your variables
While writing a computer program can be a lot of fun, looking over a program you wrote nine months ago, or a program someone else wrote can often be confusing. Writing clear and understandable code helps make your life easier as a programmer.

5. Be ready for life-learning
The Tech industry is extremely fast-pacing, so you have to be able to keep up with everything.

Feel free to share your experience of learning JavaScript.
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

03/02/2023

Finding a perfect match for your company is not an easy task. So, you should plan your hiring strategy carefully in case of any pitfalls.
Here are some recruiting problems that you should be aware of and prepared to handle in advance if you are going to begin a hiring process.

1. Ensure to provide maximum details to have a perfect match between the candidate and the customer.
2. Engaging qualified candidates-create a scenario that seems interesting to them. Let them know what you are offering instead of what they will do for your company.
3. Hiring fast- ask yourself questions such as 'Can I remove any stages of the hiring process that won't affect the overall hiring?', 'Is there a lack of communication between the candidate and me?', 'Am I using the right technology for recruitment? Etc.
4. Building a strong employer brand-always reply to the comments and reviews concerning your hiring process or employer product and brand on social media, website, or anywhere else.
5. Creating an efficient recruiting process-adopt the best applicant tracking system or CRM that brings accuracy
6. Recruiting fairly-adopt the structured interview and using different blind hiring software
7. Ensuring a good candidate experience-communicate with candidates as per the expectation level. Use ATS to improve candidate experience.
8. Using data-driven recruitment- you can collect data from google analytics and recruitment marketing tools.

Recruiters encounter many difficulties, even with strong economy and competitive job market. The only business that will endure and achieve long-term professional success is the one that overcomes these obstacles.
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

24/01/2023

Ranking of programming languages 2022 according to Ukrainian Developers
1. JavaScript continues to reign supreme.
2. C # is gaining popularity due to the continuous growth of the GameDev industry.
3. Java is still number one for the backend development.
4. Python is growing due to its versatility in everything from development to education to machine learning and data science.
5. PHP slows with declining use in 2022.
6. TypeScript is hot on the trail of JavaScript with immense growth in 2022.
7. Kotlin is getting popular with Android mobile app developers.
8. Swift is a clean and concise language that is also growing fast and gaining popularity. Initially developed only for native iOS development, programmers also use Swift to write safe, concise, and easy-to-use code for operating systems like Windows and Linux.
Some honorable mentions: C++, Go, Ruby and Dart.
What language do you code in? Are you going to learn a new one in 2023?
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

20/01/2023

PART 2
6. Can you tell me about a time when you encountered a business challenge? How did you overcome it?
Choose an example that demonstrates where you have solved a business challenge using a skill that the employer is looking for.
7. What are the most important things you are looking for in your next role?
Identify a skill that you excelled in and talk about how you are looking for a role that will employ and further develop that skill.
8. Why are you leaving your current job?
Frame your answer in the positive. Never say anything negative about your current employer, no matter how strong your feelings about leaving are.
9. What are your salary expectations?
If you come prepared with reasonable salary expectations, you and your employer will know straight away whether you are going to feel sufficiently compensated in the role.
10. Do you have any questions for me?
Come with a list of pre-prepared questions. Asking questions during the interview also demonstrates your enthusiasm and preparedness for the role.
Your SharpMinds team ✌🏼

19/01/2023

PART 1
The most important part of getting ready for an interview is practice. That’s why it’s vital to know what job interview questions you might be asked. Here are the first 5 most common interview questions and tips on how to answer them. And the second five you can find at the second our post.
1. Tell me about yourself
Offer new information besides your CV, such as your hobbies outside of work. Align your answer with the job description and advertisement and demonstrate how you can add value to the company and role.
2. What attracted you to our company?
Show you’ve done your research. Identify what stands out about the company’s mission and values, and how that resonates with your own desired career path and personal values.
3. Tell me about your strengths.
Identify two or three of your best attributes and give concrete examples of those strengths, articulating how they led to the professional success you achieved.
4. What are your weaknesses?
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your self-awareness and desire for personal development. Try to identify something that isn’t critical to the role and frame your answer in positive.
5. Where do you see yourself in five years?
In your answer, try to demonstrate your awareness of industry trends and the ability to be flexible.
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12/01/2023

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