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Another successful internship program has ended

We are very proud of our fantastic interns that dedicated their summer to our tenth edition of First Step Internship Program. Each of them proved interest in learning more about our work through ambition, dedication, and passion. During the last six weeks, they developed a web application from scratch and impressed us with the wonderful results.

We had an amazing time with our dedicated and curious team of interns who enjoyed their professional and pleasant work experience in software development. They learned how to face different challenges that appear when creating a software project, how to work in a team and, with lots of passion, they learned to use concepts and technologies such as Spring Boot, MyBatis, HTML, JavaScript, KnockoutJS.

Lots of guidance for our fresh talents

With the guidance of our coordinators – Paula Petrinca, Software Developer and Nita Pop, Software Developer, the team developed a prototype for managing differential access rights.

“Right from the beginning, I tried to establish a friendly relationship with our interns, so that the communication between us to be open and productive. I believe that the best results are obtained through teamwork and I am glad that our interns formed a united team that managed to achieve the best results and learn from each other. For me, as an individual, sharing information and helping others become better is a very important aspect and I am glad I had the opportunity to coordinate the internship”, said Paula.

For Nita, the opportunity to be a mentor to our interns offered an important experience, filled with challenges.

“Together with Paula, we did our best to provide a meaningful internship journey, filled with practical experience and, moreover, to offer students a career launch ramp. In these weeks, I learned how important it is to be a creative mentor, to have initiative and to be able to take the best decision for the whole team.

Behind the results obtained by our interns hides a story about friendship, overcoming boundaries, trust and perseverance. They learned that teamwork always brings much better results. To share ideas with others, to know how to listen to them, to recognize that your idea is not everyone’s favorite, were just a couple of essential lessons for them. Following the feedback I received from them, I think we did a good job together and I`m convinced that our interns have gained experience and understood what their profession really means”, explains Nita.

First Step Internship Program

Our tenth anniversary of internship programs was an excellent opportunity to continue to empower the young talents. For some of them, the real workflow of a project team just begins since they will soon be part of AXON Soft team.

To find out more about what our interns had to say about their experience at AXON Soft, check-out the Internship 2018 review page.

August 29, 2018
Outsourcing helps you achieve greater operational efficiencies

Romania remains one of the countries where many of the world’s businesses choose to outsource information technology work and business processes. The advantages of outsourcing are well-known and, besides the rapid and efficient solutions, companies manage to avoid time-consuming and painful projects.

Cluj-Napoca is the home of advanced IT centers and prides itself with a large pool of professionals, a strong educational system, and a strong presence of multinational companies. At AXON Soft we offer everything that a company might need from an outsourcing partner:

• Workforce rich in skilled technologists
• Efficient deployment of solutions
• Increased flexibility and adaptability
• Optimized development processes
• Increased focus on customer needs and feedback

Focus on your core business

Hiring technical talent is complicated, the job requirement is usually a big challenge, so the risk of hiring the wrong people is quite big. Many of our partners choose to collaborate with us in order to access resources not available internally. Our company has a highly qualified team, so our partners continue focusing on their core business. They delegate time-consuming processes and projects and in the end, enjoy excellent results as a reward for their trust.

Key components of successful enterprises

Picking the right outsourcing partner will definitely have a direct impact on how successful enterprises really are. The math is simple – the outsourced services must be more efficient, professional, and with lower operational and labor costs. In addition, the remained resources can be used in an effective way for other purposes.

Access to new technology

If you want your business to be up to date, reaching out to an outsourcing company might be the best solution. Migrating your applications to new technologies implies a big effort to any company. A dedicated outsourcing team allows you to access cutting-edge technologies and modern methodologies that assures increased productivity and quality to your business.

Improve your performance

When choosing your outsourcing partner, make sure they have a rational security policy. Keep in mind the confidentiality aspect and make sure that the guidelines are clearly stated. Selecting a partner who follows a strict security policy can make the difference between success and failure. At AXON Soft, one of our main concerns is to take all necessary security measures to ensure complete data privacy. This way, we make sure that our partners benefit from an outstanding outsourcing experience.

August 6, 2018
How to retain tech talent when everything moves faster than ever

Attracting and retaining the best employees are key elements of a successful business. At AXON Soft we consider that talent is one of the biggest differentiators and we are proud of our teams’ performance. We are always welcoming new talented people to our team and our HR department has a strategic function to attract and retain top-notch professionals.

One of the most important lessons we`ve learned during the last years is that we need to be flexible in order to recruit and retain tech talent. Competitive salary and benefits are no longer key elements. Meanwhile, workplace flexibility became a must-have in the tech industry.

It’s time to upgrade your strategy

Just from the beginning, at AXON Soft the workplace flexibility doesn`t mean less work. It means respecting people`s lives and understanding that sometimes they need to resolve personal issues in order to be more efficient. Helping our people integrate work and life it`s our way to respond to the lack of time in a modern society. And to make sure that we succeed, we are constantly working on finding new and better ways to respond to our team needs, as well as to our clients and the company’s needs.

A healthy balance between remote and flexible word

Nowadays, the overwhelming number of tasks is a common problem for most employees. To help people accelerate their effectiveness and reach full productivity it helps to offer the possibility to work remote. But this type of program has its downside since people miss a lot of informal conversations about important issues. They don`t always know how their peers feel about their work. This is why we believe that a mixed schedule is, for now, the right way to respond to our team needs.

Find new ways to increase productivity

In 2018, employees continue to mention as key elements in the employer value proposition the professional training and development opportunities. As we`ve mentioned it before, every company who invests in employee development shows professionalism in meeting business goals. Training and development opportunities lead to increased efficiency and a positive bond between your team and your company. Moreover, to keep your team motivated you should keep in mind that it`s important to offer people an inspiring purpose and a friendly work environment.

Nevertheless, most people are motivated by knowing they’re doing a good job, so don`t forget to offer feedback. From our experience, it helps to measure productivity. But even more important is to create more results-oriented measures and get insights into how to improve it.

July 26, 2018
How to optimize your strategy and maintain your staff motivated

Keeping your staff engaged in their jobs is one of the toughest missions any manager could have. To be able to keep your team involved in their work, enthusiastic and committed, willing to go the extra mile to obtain the best possible results is one of the most valuable employer branding advantages you can hope for.

Especially in the IT industry, there is growing concern about finding and keeping the best talent to ensure the success of your projects. In this “war” for talent, leaders must focus on strengthening their organizations’ employer brands. This means it`s time to stop branding for appeal and start branding for influence. The culture, the environment, the organization’s commitment to its employees, it`s all connected to this goal.

Engaging employees

Most CEOs see the big picture and have a clear view of where the company will be in the next 5 years. Unfortunately, transferring the same enthusiasm to the team is not that easy. Although people are qualified and hardworking, many times they just don’t really seem that engaged in what happens to the company. To engage your employees, you can try some simple steps to be transparent and to communicate better so employees remain interested in the company.

Make your employees feel part of your business

The biggest performance comes when people are emotionally engaged. Be transparent and let your staff get familiar with what’s going on in other departments. If you give them a chance to suggest ideas, they`re likelier to perform at a higher level. Managers that treat employees with respect are more likely to build strong and longtime relationships. This also means to constantly ask your employees for feedback, what’s working and what’s not.

Employee incentives

Motivating employees is a simple way to help achieve your business’s goals. When related to performance, an incentive program can boost performance. A mix of cash and non-cash incentives is an effective way to obtain the desired result. One of the most popular incentives are bonuses for exceeding goals, but prizes and awards are also a great way to reward performance. To avoid miscommunication, it`s advisable to build performance incentives so your team knows what to expect.

Keep Up With the Times

Once you develop a successful retention strategy, it’s natural to want to refer back to it every time. But in order to improve your employee experience, you need to become an agile business. Otherwise, you might get left behind by your team. Improving your company’s culture and employer value proposition requires continuous feedback from your team, considering new benefits and updating your communication strategy.

May 25, 2018
Tips for a winning job interview

Looking for a job can be stressful for both parts, even if you think otherwise. The company that hires you invests lots of hours during the recruiting process. From HR people to technical ones, everyone tries to get the best possible fit. At AXON Soft the hiring process is a constant challenge and we are trying to find the best colleagues. We are doing everything we can to make sure that our new employees will be challenged and will make the best use of their strengths. This is why every time we try to have a mixed interviewing team (HR specialist & technical staff) working together to find the best people that share our values.

The first impression counts

Regarding the first impression, you should be able to motivate your decision to leave your last employer. Lots of candidates are unable to say why they want to leave their jobs or what would determinate them to accept a new position. “Candidates should be able to give an accurate answer to these questions. They should also be able to define the values that they search in a new job and what would make them challenged and motivated”, mentions Cristina.

Last but not least, when going to an interview you should know a couple of things about the company. If you don’t care enough to find out about the company or their projects, it’s natural for the interviewer to assume that you don’t really care enough to be part of their team.

Be prepared for the technical interview

After passing the first round of selection, each candidate needs to go through a technical interview. This is actually more important than degrees and certifications. Moreover, it’s your chance to demonstrate that you have the professional experience and expertise that recommends you as the best candidate for the job.

Through a series of questions and technical proofs, a technical staff interviewer can easily evaluate your competences and understand how you’ll cope with stressed periods and how you’ll approach challenges and teamwork.

Winning attitude

Sometimes, we have the pleasure to meet extraordinary people. They are really impressive and we want to share some details with you.

“Sometimes, while interviewing people, I have the pleasure to see enthusiasm and responsibility. I’m keen to see people who share the same values as us and I immediately recognize a candidate that would be a perfect fit for our team. I always appreciate when I meet people eager to enrich themselves with new skills, and I’m not referring to new technologies. A new foreign language or a new approach to the team spirit is just a couple of examples. Updating their technical skills and learning new technologies is a must in IT, but the willingness to improve other competencies is not so common”, adds our HR Manager.

Other times, our colleagues were impressed to see young people with one or two years of experience – so in junior positions – with expertise for a middle position. It’s a pleasure to meet self-motivated learners that are always willing to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to succeed.

So, to sum up, if you want to win your audience, be relaxed and confident. Do your homework about the company, be objective about both your strengths and your weaknesses and talk about your accomplishments and goals. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and to show availability to learn new things and be prepared to answer technical questions regarding the desired position. This way, you have all the chances of getting the job you really want.

February 22, 2018
Outsourcing in 2018

Outsourcing continues to be an ever-growing industry. Outsourcing has helped entrepreneurs focus on their core business while allowing professionals to take over specific tasks. This led to excellent results for everyone involved. Just last year, more than 30% of IT services have been outsourced, according to Deloitte. Moreover, statistics show that outsourcing will continue to grow and not just in IT.

Focus on value

When pursuing your goal, even if it`s a new year resolution or a long-term business plan, entrepreneurs need to consider the best use of their time. For what it takes, outsourcing offers lots of advantages no matter of the industry or the complexity of the business. From our experience, for IT industry the experienced and skilled specialists are the most important feature. It`s important for your business to benefit from the best solutions and, sometimes, this means receiving them from professionals. This gives you time to involve more and better in your field of expertise. This way, you will progress and be more efficient without wasting time trying to find solutions that “could work”.

Price vs. quality

At AXON Soft, we have a long-term outsourcing experience. In the last 20 years, we saw how entrepreneurs and businesses transformed and now most of our clients and prospects are eager to find out more about the value of a project that cost saving. Our clients are usually interested to accelerate the pace of their business, to increase the efficiency and the quality of their software products and services. We truly believe that 2018 is the year in which clients will be pickier and will search for top-notch services. As mentioned, the focus shifted from price to quality.

In 2018 money is not the key factor for success, but providing the service or product that clients want. This is what makes the difference, and to be able to strive for excellence we need to communicate more and better. This will guaranty the success for both parts – the client will save time by managing the time and tasks better, while the outsource team will develop better products due to the effectively and clear guiding instructions.

Pay attention to risks

Outsourcing, especially in IT industry, is an extraordinary way to keep your business productive. But when you decide to outsource, you need to understand that it`s not all black and white. Sometimes, the lack of success is measured by a different metric scale. Different expectations lead to unsatisfying results for priorities or for the whole project.

According to an article published by cio.com, unrealistic expectations, unfocused leadership, unclear milestones or lack of team interaction can also be blamed for the failure of an outsourcing project.

Last but not at least, some big risks are caused by technology issues. When choosing your outsourcing partner, keep in mind to pick the right team, with the needed certifications and experience that can assure the quality of your project. We are proud of our team, who developed applications included in Top 10 worldwide. Two of our clients trusted our people and their skills, and together we`ve come up with a plan and a communication flow that brought the best results. From our point of view, this is how a valuable outsource contract needs to look like and this is how we plan to keep on doing business.

February 15, 2018
6 steps to getting the job that doesn’t just pay the bills

If 2017 wasn’t the most fulfilling year of your career, we have some tips that might actually help you enjoy going to work this year. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, let us help you to transform 2018 into the best year so far. You just need to keep in mind a couple of things.

Apply for Positions Even if you don’t have every single requirement

First of all, decide what type of job you aspire to and don’t apply for positions that you are definitely not qualified for. We encourage you to apply for jobs even if you’re missing a few of the requirements, but in areas of your expertise. Take into consideration that it’s important to demonstrate interest and initiative in learning the missing skills. Also, make sure the position itself and the company culture match your personality and needs.

Take LinkedIn seriously

Next step – take your LinkedIn profile seriously. Social media has become the main resource for screening candidates. So if you don’t have a clean, complete profile, you are missing a powerful resource. To obtain maximum visibility on LinkedIn you should have a complete profile. Don’t be shy and please, for your personal benefit, write about your accomplishments. Any job-related recognition should be included in your profile. Do yourself a big favor and join groups that boost your ranking and bring some consistency to your personal brand. Before going further, one last thing you should keep in mind about LinkedIn – users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive job offers.

Improve your networking skills

Another great way to discover new opportunities is to improve your networking skills. Besides the fact that it helps your chances of employment, it increases your contacts and can help you improve yourself and you could even discover new ideas and strengths. So, don’t hesitate to build up your network!

Unique ways to promote yourself

2018 continues to be all about visual media. We are still obsessed about it and if you can find a way to represent yourself and make a visual impression, it will be to your advantage. Keep in mind that the human mind thinks in images and make sure to use professional pictures for your social media profiles.

Create a personal brand for yourself

If you can find a creative way to show your abilities, you’ll also manage to create a personal brand for yourself and tell everyone what you’re all about. You should consider an out of the box resume, it will make you stand out from the others.

Also, your personal brand will benefit from your volunteering activity, which is a great way to fill a gap in your resume. Take certification courses as often as possible in order to keep learning. Go to as many training as possible and do everything you can to avoid staying stagnant in your career.

Don’t accept a job just to make a change

During your job search don’t lose track of your goals and aspirations. Make time for things which are important for you, seek for the position that lets you keep a balance between work and life. Not at last, ask yourself what you really want from a new position. Don’t accept a job just to make a change cause you might get stuck into an unfulfilling career.

Last but not least – don’t just wish for a better job, work for it! Make 2018 count and let it be a great year for your career!

January 5, 2018
One question interview: What are your challenges at work?

The Cluj Napoca IT community is a continuous growing environment which attracts new companies to invest and find bright talents. As we are a Romanian company and part of this environment where students and talented professionals grow, we care to share what it is that feeling of being in love with programming.

We have prepared a list of things that keep our fellows engaged and motivated, in order to see how the projects or the work atmosphere is folding over their needs.

Meet some Axon Soft team members in a small interview, regarding their challenges at work:

Ionel – Team Lead

I have worked on this project since from the beginning and over the years I have learned new things and I have constantly grown professionally. I started as a developer and now I’m a team leader. The process of being part of the project development kept me going through its lifecycle, from prototype to an application used across the globe.

Maria – Software Developer

Understanding how the clients want their specifications done and also how the final users of the application expect it to be is a matter of good communication. It is challenging to come across this needs, to resolve them and then to see a happy user.

Georgiana – Software Developer

I love coding and there’s a lot to learn and do in the project I’m working. That is what it keeps me challenged: the unknown situations and all the new things that I discovered in order to solve them.

Mihai – Software Developer

The project is definitely what keeps me challenged. As complex as the application is, I always learn and discover new things together with the team.

Alexandra – Software Developer

The company culture is diverse and the fact that we work as a remote team is pretty challenging for me. Learning how to better communicate and how to increase the quality of the work is important to me.

Alexandru – Software Developer

Having the opportunity to change my working environment and face the interaction with other technologies was a beneficial and provocative thing to do. I like how all the team members are hardworking and devoted to the project.

We are trying to find out what kind of challenges keep you focused and engaged at your workspace.

Leave a comment and share with us the secret formula that keeps you in a positive atmosphere at work!

You can also see and apply to our open positions here!

November 2, 2017
5 time-management tips for software developers

Having enough time is a challenge for many IT professionals. It feels like it would be perfect to have extra time to get everything done, especially when there are so many details to be worked out at the eleventh hour. While there’s nothing to do with the number of hours in one day, working smarter seems to be a more efficient solution. So, here are 5 tips regarding time management and how to become more productive at work.

Analyze your time use

Have you ever wondered “On what am I spending too much time?” ? If you feel you are not really sure where the day is going or how this could be improved, a step by step ‘guide’ would be a perfect starting point. Keep tracking every activity and record them on a list or in a more visual way, according to your preferences. After collecting at least one or two weeks of data, analyze how many hours you have been spending on certain tasks and how could your time be optimized. This is the moment when you can notice your habits or some issues.

Minimize multitasking

It’s true that some days we are more productive than other days and we might feel like being up to do multitasking. But working on two or more projects or doing multiple things at the same time is not always efficient. When you are focused on accomplishing one task at once is more likely to be efficiently done. So try to keep multitasking at the minimum as possible.

Delegate when needed

When deadlines are coming and you have to deal with the challenge of completing tasks on time, don’t panic! There might be one of your teammates that could finish a certain task in a timely manner. Everyone on the team has a specific skills set and someone might has dealt with a previous similar task. Working together could make things run smoother, so don’t forget to help back using your defining skills.

Plan your day

When it comes to software development, planning is essential for the project success. Before writing every single line of code, it’s important to take time to think and plan your day. Of course, any interruptions could happen. For instance, any emergency task to complete or a meeting to attend could occur at any time. So, in order to avoid delaying the daily to-do list too much, it’s important to take such situations into account and allocate time for this as well.

Use your dead time

Going to work in a rush hour sounds like a waste of time. While standing in traffic, you can take advantage of dead time. If you are moving by public transportation, you can wisely use your gadgets to read technology news or do some research on how to fix some issues or how to complete the new tasks. But if you prefer moving by your own car, there are lots of audiobooks or tutorials that could be listened while driving.

Those being said, we are always eager to improve our productivity. Thereby, if you know other tips, please leave a comment below and share with us your own time management best practices.

October 12, 2017
Why we love working on a team (and you should too)

Software applications do not just happen. They are developed in a systematical manner of dividing the process of development into specific phases through the collaboration of tech team members. As well as this, teams do not just happen. They are built over time and are the result of hard work and an inspiring leadership.

Of course, every team member has an individual set of skills, but working in teams is a significant part of our experience. So, here are some reasons why we love working together that we would like to share:

New things to learn

We always have something to learn from our colleagues. It might be how to use a new tool, to solve a certain problem, to visualize the activities in a series of steps or it could be a soft skill that we would like to develop. These points are a great way to become better professionals and human beings.

Sharing the same goal

A team doesn’t work efficiently if all the members don’t work to move in the same direction in order to achieve the same result. Having a clear plan and performance targets provides us a clear way to measure the success of our work and our organization.

Creating real impact

Working together, we get to experience a real connection to our mission and only together we can achieve a greater outcome than by our own. The satisfaction of our work comes from the fact that the final result has a great impact on other businesses’ improvement.

Having fun

Let’s face it. Work is a serious part of our lives. With all the time and energy we spend at the office, if we wouldn’t have a little fun from time to time, wouldn’t be that sad? Since we spend time together, we like to make more enjoyable the things we get done daily.

Therefore, in the spirit of teamwork, we asked some members of our teams to share their opinions. We asked them why they love working on a team and this is what we found out:

Name: Bogdan

Function: Junior Software Developer

“What I like the most about teamwork is that we learn from each other and this ensures our continuous professional development.”

Name: Calin

Function: QA Engineer

“I’ve always liked being surrounded by people. That’s why I prefer to work in teams rather than on my own. I think teamwork is much more productive. Each member has a well-defined role and if the team is led by a great leader, the success of the project is ensured.

Within the team, members can consult each other, share ideas and they can even have brainstorming sessions in order to find the best-suited solution for a certain task. Also, I believe this is the best way to learn and improve your knowledge in a faster way.”

Name: Cristina

Function: Mid Software Developer

“What I like about teamwork is that the exchange of ideas and knowledge that takes place among team members. On the other hand, it takes courage to expose your ideas to others, but at the same time, the other members give you the support and the opportunity to see things from a different perspective. And last but not least, the joy of success is felt more intense in the team than by yourself.”

Name: Beatrice

Function: Senior Software Developer

“Teamwork helps us learn new things, meet new people and share ideas. I like teamwork because I enjoy socializing, share my opinions and self-evaluate. Also, I like the feeling when I’m offering a helping hand and for me, teamwork means, first of all, a common goal, respect and balance.”

Do you think the above-mentioned aspects define you? Do you want to find out more about our team? To see how you can become one of us, take a look at our openings!

September 7, 2017

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