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Trial period in tech: setting goals and making success visible 2026
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Trial period in tech: setting goals and making success visible 2026

The probationary period in IT offers great opportunities: professionally organise your start in a tech job in 2026 with specific objectives, active communication and targeted feedback.

Viktor Fink 6 min 3.120 views
Planning a job change in 2026: Timeline
Risks and next steps

Planning a job change in 2026: Timeline

How to successfully change jobs in the IT sector in 2026: Find out how to minimise risks, create a realistic timeline and which skills will be in demand.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 4.640 views
Salary negotiation for DevOps: formulations and tactics
Salary

Salary negotiation for DevOps: formulations and tactics

What really matters when negotiating a salary as a DevOps professional? Learn practical formulations, examples and current trends for a convincing salary discussion.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 2.454 views
Data Engineering Certificates 2026: Which ones are really worthwhile
Further training

Data Engineering Certificates 2026: Which ones are really worthwhile

Which data engineering certificates will bring real added value in 2026? The article highlights providers, trends, practical examples and career strategies with specific recommendations.

Viktor Fink 8 min 3.364 views
Hybrid work in the company: How teams clarify meeting rules in 2026
Work culture

Hybrid work in the company: How teams clarify meeting rules in 2026

Hybrid work presents companies with new meeting challenges. This article shows how teams will live binding and efficient meeting rules in 2026 - with practical examples & tips.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 5.074 views
Bonus, RSU, Benefits: Explain total remuneration in Tech
Salary

Bonus, RSU, Benefits: Explain total remuneration in Tech

Total compensation includes more than salary: Learn how bonuses, RSUs and benefits affect the tech compensation package and how to evaluate it skilfully.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 4.308 views
Gross-net for IT jobs: How to read offers correctly 2026
Salary

Gross-net for IT jobs: How to read offers correctly 2026

Do you want to know how much of your IT salary is really left over? Learn to differentiate between gross and net and evaluate offers correctly. Current practical tips for 2026.

Viktor Fink 8 min 2.643 views
Skills shortage 2025: How to position yourself as a specialist
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Skills shortage 2025: How to position yourself as a specialist

IT specialists will be more in demand than ever in 2025. Read on to find out how you can position yourself as a specialist on the labour market, sharpen your profile and take advantage of current opportunities.

Andrzej Fink 6 min 5.530 views
Remote work rules 2025: working hours, equipment, reimbursement
Work-life balance

Remote work rules 2025: working hours, equipment, reimbursement

Remote Work 2025: These rules apply to working hours, home office equipment and reimbursements. Practical examples, legal information and tips for IT professionals.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 6.046 views