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News: Belgian Talent Incubator launches NL branch 15 April 2021

Exellys, a Belgian based Tech Talent Incubator, recently launched its Dutch branch. With over 120 IT consultants working at +40 companies in a variety of industries and an internal team of tech talent scouts, talent development managers, (digital) marketeers and account managers, the company has already shown an impressive growth curve since its establishment in 2014.

Starting out with home automation: A practical guide (VIDEO) 16 March 2021

Exellys alumnus Jeroen Reinenbergh offers some pointers about how anyone can get started with IoT at home. His talk covered everything from microcontrollers to starter kits, tutorials, and entry-level projects that anyone can explore.

Why it’s hard to find talent (and how to solve it) 27 May 2020

With only a limited number of yearly graduates with a tech related background, it’s safe to say that tech talent isn’t growing on trees. But why exactly is it so hard to find talent and how can we tackle this?

If you don’t give your employees a chance, they will go look for it elsewhere 27 April 2020

Even if you don’t see them immediately, there are several valid reasons why it’s often better to promote from within, instead of relying on external hires. We listed five reasons why you should give your employees a chance and stop them from looking elsewhere.

Glass ceilings are made to be broken 26 August 2019

A few weeks ago, Exellys and CIOnet joined forces and organized a ‘Women in Tech’ event. 4 business savvy women shared their stories on the battles and triumphs they encountered during their way to the C-suite. Based on their insights and stories, we’ve captured some lessons learned for the tech industry.

Glickman and Exellys: a good match right off the bat 24 July 2019

“We’re 9 months along and our first impression has been fully confirmed. The consultants at Glickman are a perfect fit.”

I believe in the collaboration between man and machine 28 March 2019

Acronyms such as IoT, AI, and ML can make it easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges presented by Industry 4.0 (i4.0). But according to Veerle Lozie, VP of Operations and IT at Melexis, there’s no need to worry. “The opportunities will be huge for everyone”.

A 10 step guide to finding your career path 13 February 2019

In an ideal world, everyone would have a clear calling and settle into a life-long, fulfilling career doing what they love. Unfortunately, things don’t work out that way and many people find themselves unsure of which occupation to choose, or which direction their career should take them. Whether you’re just starting out, or are trying to decide your next move, this step-by-step guide might help…

14 rules programmers should live by 22 January 2019

There are some truly great programmers out there. So, what sets them apart? All successful programmers live by certain rules and applying these rules can help you become more efficient and productive.

Partnering for talent incubatorship 3 August 2018

“A good understanding of our organisations’ needs and the ability to match talent profiles, characterized by an open and flexible partnership.”

18 job interview tips by Mathilde, an Exellys Tech Talent Scout 24 April 2018

You’ve made a great impression at a job fair. Or perhaps you wrote an exceptional letter of application? Whatever the reason, you received an invitation for a job interview. Perhaps this is your first interview or maybe you’ve got a few under your belt already. Fact remains that effective pointers are worth their weight in gold.

The ultimate guide to finding a Blockchain job in 2018 6 March 2018

Given that this particular market is growing exponentially, wanting to get involved is natural. If you are thinking of making a career change, this guide will supercharge your move off the sidelines and into the thick of this exciting space.

Weathering the financial crisis and beyond 15 February 2018

“Attracting tech talent via Exellys guarantees that both candidates and our company can really get to know each other.”

When alliances are formed, both companies and employees grow 23 January 2018

Many companies are working hard on rethinking and rebuilding their employer-employee relationship framework. The Alliance, a book by Reid Hoffman, provides insight and a framework for the new model of employment.

4 Industries that will never be the same after Blockchain 16 January 2018

You might first have heard of blockchain in connection with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. It seems to be in the news more frequently nowadays, and people are talking about it more and more.