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Remote work: These are the most sought-after profiles in 2023

San Jose (Costa Rica), March 2023. Remote work remains the top choice for Costa Ricans when applying for jobs, especially international ones, given the benefits it offers, ranging from dollar salaries without leaving the comfort of home to paid flexible hours.

According to the latest Global Hiring Report by Deel Lab for Global Employment, Latin America continues to see the highest growth in foreign hiring, with a 161% increase. This study also highlights Costa Rica as one of the most attractive countries in the region for remote hiring. Positions related to technology and software development are particularly favored by multinational companies, given the access to a pool of high-quality talent.

But, what are the most sought-after profiles in Costa Rica for these companies? Thanks to the Digital Era, which has not only transformed how people interact but also pushed companies to reinvent themselves constantly, employees with expertise in web interface design, software development, and data analysis are in high demand.

“In addition to work experience, adaptability, self-management, problem-solving through timely ideas, and the ability to work in teams are highly valued in organizations. Soft skills are thus gaining increasing importance in the selection processes,” says Diego Gamboa, Chief Technology Officer of the software consultancy firm Mismo, which has been providing IT solutions to North American companies for over a decade.

Here are the top 3 in-demand profiles for 2023:

Data Engineer: Engineers in this field handle storing, analyzing, and managing a company’s data to make it efficiently usable for decision-making.

“Companies have their eyes on engineers in Latin America, especially Costa Ricans, due to their geographical location, time zone, proactivity, and ability to turn ideas into tangible projects, qualities highly appreciated by global executives,” adds the CTO, whose mission with Mismo since 2012 has been to connect and position Latin American talent with Silicon Valley startups.

Full-Stack Engineer: In 2023, visiting websites daily, whether for grocery shopping, ordering lunch for delivery, or even scheduling a medical appointment, is common. Those responsible for the user experience on a website (Front-end) and the programming and maintenance of its internal architecture (Back-end) are Full-Stack engineers. Knowledge of technologies like CSS, HTML, JavaScript, among others, and analytical and critical thinking are essential for those applying for remote positions in this profile.

Front-End Developer: Front-End web developers are responsible for creating the interface of a website or application. Anything a visitor can see or interact with on that page is the responsibility of the Front-End engineer. Skills required for developers in this role include knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, among others, and techniques to enhance the user experience with the website.

If you’re interested in applying for these positions, you can do so at https://mismo.team/.

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Working in the U.S. remotely: How to apply for a job?

Buenos Aires (Argentina), March 2023. Fully remote employment, which benefits both companies and their employees, comes with certain features, such as saving time and money on commutes and the ability to work from anywhere in the world, reducing stress levels and improving mental health.

Certainly, working remotely (especially in the field of engineering and IT development) offers numerous attractive benefits for anyone, as achieving a balance between personal and professional life is a top priority and need in today’s world.

But what does it take to apply for one of these dream jobs that offer not only dollar salaries and job flexibility but also the opportunity to work and learn from emerging startups in Silicon Valley?

What you need to apply

Having at least a B2 level of English (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is essential to access these positions and stand out among other candidates, considering that for companies like Mismo (which offers software consulting), there are no distinctions of gender, age, or race when hiring.

“Speaking a second language is a powerful competitive advantage because it allows us to thrive in multiple cultural and professional spaces. Mastering another language, in addition to your native one, will enhance opportunities, meaning the possibility of entering a global workforce increases significantly,” says Diego Gamboa, Chief Technology Officer of Mismo.

Furthermore, continuous training and development of the skills that the job market is currently demanding, such as software development and data science, are necessary to take the first step toward remote work in the digital world. For American companies, these skills are a differentiating factor, but they are aligned with soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and creativity.

It’s worth noting that in the current global situation, where economic instability has led many companies to conduct mass layoffs, Mismo continues to strengthen its IT workforce due to its talent selection and training processes. This effectively positions and incorporates Latin American engineers, specifically Argentinians, who have become essential not only because of the time zone and geographic location but also due to their commitment, passion, and technical and professional expertise over the years.

Forum Desai, co-founder and CEO of the software consultancy firm with over a decade of experience providing IT consultancy through Latin American talent to American companies, primarily located in San Francisco, CA, says, “At Mismo, we seek to inspire, showcase, and connect Argentine professionals with leading IT firms. We are aware that we may be facing a global recession, but here, we believe in the transformative power of our talent and the contributions each of them makes to the organizations we connect them with to create materialized opportunities.” She adds, “One of our goals is to recognize the importance of working together with a clear objective to boost our clients’ results and our employees’ growth.”

Ready to Apply?

Those interested in applying for these positions can do so at Mismo Jobs