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In the heart of Europe, Belarus has been establishing itself as a significant IT hub, thanks to government incentives such as tax reductions and the creation of the Hi-Tech Park (HTP) in Minsk. However, recent political turmoil and international sanctions since 2020 have led to a brain drain, with many IT professionals leaving the country and companies relocating abroad [2].
Despite these challenges, free IT internships continue to offer practical experience, industry exposure, and networking opportunities that can increase employability. One such internship is at Andersen, a tech company based in Belarus.
The Andersen Internship: A Comprehensive Learning Experience
The Andersen internship requires passing an interview with the tech lead to secure a spot. This unpaid internship, spanning a full 8-hour day, provides learning materials and has mentors and tech leads ready to help [1]. Interns work full-time in the office, with minimal detailed explanations, and are divided into teams to create an online store using React and NestJS.
The duration of the internship can vary, with some interns staying for as long as it takes to kickstart a project by passing client interviews. New people are added to the internship throughout the process [1].
The Road to Employment: A Complex Journey
The internship at Andersen offers the opportunity to extend the learning contract by mutual agreement. However, the likelihood of landing a job after the internship depends on multiple factors. Skills, performance, and the network built during the internship play crucial roles, as does the current state of the Belarusian IT sector [2].
While some interns have managed to secure jobs, others have found themselves without offers at the end of the internship. Tatyana, a business analyst, successfully signed a labor contract with a mandatory 1.5-year commitment after her internship at Andersen, while others chose to leave the internship, realising it wasn't for them or unable to find a project [3].
A Case Study: Max and Elena's Journey
Max, a junior with real internship experience, has applied to 864 vacancies but hasn't been invited for an interview yet. On the other hand, Elena, a PM, completed a free IT internship as a full-stack developer at Interexy from June to September 2023 [3].
Belarusian IT companies are known for offering competitive salaries to skilled software engineers, indicating a demand for trained talent despite the current challenges [4][5]. Interns who excel and adapt to this environment may leverage the opportunity to secure positions that offer career growth.
In conclusion, free IT internships in Belarus provide valuable skill development, practical experience, and networking opportunities. However, the political and economic challenges in Belarus’ IT sector can influence the ultimate likelihood of job placement after internship. Interns who align their skills with market demands and create strong professional connections have better prospects of landing jobs in this sector [2][4].
References:
[1] Andersen Internship Details [2] The Impact of Political and Economic Challenges on Belarusian IT Internships [3] Case Studies: Max and Elena's IT Internship Experiences [4] Salaries in the Belarusian IT Sector [5] Demand for Trained Talent in the Belarusian IT Sector
- The Andersen internship, a free learning opportunity in Belarus, offers practical experience in online education, contributing significantly to the education-and-self-development of its participants.
- Despite the challenges faced by the Belarusian IT sector due to political turmoil and international sanctions, securing a job post-internship relies on learning, networking, and aligning skills with market demands, indicating the importance of online-education and continuous learning in the industry.
