Good food, better teams: our FTP in Chisinau
If you think team building means awkward games and forced smiles… let us introduce you to a better idea: eat together. Over the past year, our team turned Chisinau into a food map and tested restaurants the only way we know how: with forks, votes, laughter, and zero pressure.
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How to prepare for THE technical interview
The technical interview is a crucial step in the hiring process for developers. It's an opportunity for the interviewer to assess the candidate's technical skills and knowledge, and for the candidate to showcase their abilities. <br><br>In this blog post, we'll be discussing how to prepare for a technical interview as well as some questions you can get at technical interviews. So, if you're looking for a new job, this post will provide valuable insights into the technical interview process.<br>
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Top conferences for developers in 2023 (Europe)
2023 is shaping up to be a great year for developers, with a wide variety of conferences happening around the world. <br><br>Whether you're interested in new technologies, programming languages, or industry trends, there's something for everyone. <br><br>In this blog post, we'll highlight some of the top conferences for developers in 2023, so you can plan your professional development and expand your skills.<br>
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Debunking 5 myths about developers
Many people believe that programmers are aliens capable of performing computer magic. <br><br>These folks live their lives without being understood by others and are portrayed as both heroes and villains in Hollywood films.<br><br>In a world where technology is becoming more prevalent by the day, there are still many absurd assumptions about what those who work in IT are capable of.<br>
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What is a Team Leaders’ Dinner and WHY is it so important for us?
Enjoying a nice dinner and learning about how you can improve your leadership skills? That sounds like a pretty good way to spend an evening. This is what our Team Leaders’ Dinner is all about. We organize this event quarterly because we believe in a strong community.
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Quotes that inspire people at BackstageIT
History shows us daily that inspiration drives people to create amazing things.<br><br>We asked our colleagues to share with us some quotes that inspire them daily, not just in their work, but generally in life.<br><br>Here's what they said:<br>
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A BOLD NEW OFFICE IN THE HEART OF CHISINAU
BackstageIT moved its headquarters to the heart of the capital, namely: on Columna str. 102, to ensure the most favorable and comfortable working conditions for employees.<br><br>Now our team enjoys a new, spacious, modern, and vibrant office with Cathedral Park nearby – the perfect place to spend your rest breaks.<br>
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Meet the team lead: Dmitrii
If there would be a visual representation of responsibility and proactivity, Dmitri would be it. <br><br>His team had a very successful start here, in Moldova, and they are growing continuously.
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5 tips on how to socialize in an office with extended teams
An extended team is a group of professionals, affiliated with the in-house team of our partners as one entity, which is well-performing and follows the same corporate culture and values as the partner company does but works from the office located in Moldova.<br><br>Working within an office with extended teams means interacting with people outside your project, and it can be intimidating sometimes, especially for newbies, so we are here to help.
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Meet the team lead: Anatoli
Anatoli has been working with us for more than a year, and we can say that he is a very optimistic and practical person. <br><br>Anatoli believes a one-man army exists, but a team is much more effective. Sports, video games, and fantasy literature are his best stress killers.<br>
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Virtual meetings: 7 ways to make them more effective
We’ve all been stuck in a bad meeting, whether it’s in our current company or in a previous job.<br><br>The classic signs are usually pretty obvious: there's no agenda, nobody's in charge, the meeting starts late or overruns and you find yourself wondering if you should even be in the meeting in the first place. And the virtual world we live in can make meetings even more difficult.<br><br>Check out 7 ways to make them more effective and productive.<br>
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Meet the team lead: Dorina
Dorina started her journey at BackstageIT as a Project Manager. She is the type of person always open to new ideas and challenges, that’s why she was promoted to team lead for the Packaly team as soon as the opportunity arose.<br><br>Dorina can adapt to different situations and environments, she is friendly and copes with her team very well.<br>
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Meet the team lead: Valeriu
Valeriu is the Project Manager and Team Lead at Staff Capital. He is positive, communicative, and passionate about being part of a great team. In almost a year that he’s been with us, we learned to love and sometimes even miss his sarcastic jokes.
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