15 years together: SkillsUP celebrates its anniversary and gives away a large-scale guidebook on finding a job in IT!

06 April 2026

This year, SkillsUP celebrates its 15th birthday! Over the past decade and a half, we have graduated thousands of talented students, helped them find their way in the world of technology, acquire a new profession, and radically change their lives. On the occasion of our holiday, we decided that the best way to celebrate this event is to share our expertise with you. Therefore, we are giving away to everyone our new practical guidebook for beginners: “POSITIONING AND JOB SEARCHING IN IT”.

Why is this guidebook needed right now?

The world of technology is not standing still, it is developing extremely quickly. Every year thousands of new specialists enter the market, competition is growing, and companies are looking for more than just people with basic technical knowledge. Modern employers want to see professionals in their teams who understand how to position themselves, how to build trust, and how to effectively present their own skills.

According to statistics, most recruiters check candidates' profiles online. It is your digital image that is the first impression that the employer sees, and very often it is he who decides whether you will get the chance to show yourself in person at the interview.

What awaits you inside?

This guidebook is designed to help you go the full path from the very first thought "I want to work in IT" to the moment you say "I got an offer". This guide contains not only theoretical knowledge, but also specific practical advice, examples, ready-made templates and tools that really work in the modern conditions of the IT market. The guide is ideal for beginners, students of courses and bootcamps, specialists in related industries planning a career transition, and testers who want to improve their positioning.

The main topics we cover are:

  • Digital Branding and LinkedIn:What it is and how to optimize your profile so that recruiters find you themselves.
  • Secrets of a perfect resume:The difference between a Resume and a CV, as well as working with ATS systems (Applicant Tracking Systems). Did you know that up to 75% of resumes are automatically "screened out" due to keyword mismatch? We will teach you how to avoid this.
  • Networking:Why about 80% of vacancies are filled through recommendations, and how to build professional connections.
    Interviews and Soft Skills:How to prepare for different types of interviews, answer using the
  • STAR method, and why communication and adaptability are often more important than "hard skills."
  • Artificial Intelligence in Careers:Using AI to simulate interviews, analyze job requirements, and create a personal development plan (PDP).
  • Gaining experience:Where to get practice for beginners (Pet projects, Open Source, volunteering) and how to find a mentor who will help you avoid typical mistakes.

From theory to practice

Our book is structured so that you can move step by step, completing practical tasks after each chapter. That is, it is not just dry theory – it is a step–by–step system that helps you build professional positioning from scratch.

Celebrate our 15th anniversary with us! Download our gift absolutely free, do your home practice and take confident steps towards your dream in IT. Thank you for choosing SkillsUP!

Get the guidebook for free